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.
A journey to the places that inspired Quasimodo poetry
Salvatore Quasimodo was a Sicilian poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1959. He was born in Modica [...]
Mushrooms in Sicily. Where to eat them
For those who love walking in the woods and trekking, September is the start of the mushroom season and the [...]
BOTANICAL SICILY APPEALS TO EVERYONE
Botanical gardens, parks and natural reserves. Sicily offers endless opportunities for adults and children to discover the beauties of nature. BOTANICAL [...]
Capo d’Orlando
The fascinating town of Capo d'Orlando, in the province of Messina is a surprisingly charming destination. History Its current name, dating back to [...]
WELLNESS IN SICILY. THE OPEN AIR SPA
When you visit Sicily, you will discover that it is an amazing open-air spa. Sicily offers a wide range of [...]
Autumn Flavours in Sicily
After a walk in the open air in the mountain paths in the countryside or in one of the picturesqueSicilian [...]
Franciscan Walks in Sicily
The feeling of experiencing a different, unknown Sicily through the Franciscan Walks. Beautiful walking trails that lead to enchanting Franciscan monasteries, [...]
