Greeks settled in this corner of land, calling it Zancle, which means sickle, due to the shape of its natural harbor. Its current name derives from Messenia, the Greek town of the colonists who later populated it.
Itineraries between Madonie and Nebrodi
The Apennine chains of Madonie and Nebrodi offer some of the most evocative scenery in Sicily. These centuries-old microcosms must [...]
Sicily by motorbike
A tour of Sicily by motorbike is a wonderful adventure. Travelling on the roads, from coast to coast, from city [...]
Sailing Sicily: from Milazzo to Vulcano
Vulcano is a must stop on a sailing tour of the Aeolian Islands. It is the closest island to Milazzo [...]
Sailing Sicily: cruise to the Aeolian Islands
For a complete, relaxing sailing holiday in theAeolian Islands, you must first give yourself at least 6 days. Touring the [...]
Vulcano
Once you reach Vulcano, one of the seven Aeolian Islands, you'll be immediately greeted by the acrid smell of sulphur. [...]
Stromboli
It's a volcano, Iddu, or Him – that's what the island's inhabitants call it. With its black volcanic beaches, Stromboli appears [...]
Salina
With its three inhabited centres, Santa Marina, Malfa and Leni, it's the second largest with just over 2,300 inhabitants, where [...]
Panarea
The smallest and "glossiest" of the islands on the archipelago (21 sq. km.) with many attractions and places in its [...]
The way of the friars: 5 stages through faith, nature and sicilian villages
From Caltanissetta to Cefalù, 166 km on foot through sanctuaries, mountains, and medieval villages of the Madonie There is another Sicily [...]
