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.
Sicily, fairy tale nature
In Sicily, nature is a dream you can experience with your eyes open, a fairy tale that becomes reality, making [...]
Parks, Nature Reserves and Protected Marine Areas
There are 4 Regional Nature Parks in Sicily: the Etna Park, the Alcantara River Park, the Madonie Park and the [...]
Sicilian Horse Riding – Horse Riding Tours
For those who want to treat themselves to a holiday or a simple horseback ride, with the times and rhythms [...]
Archaeological parks in Sicily
The Archaeological Park is a magical place where the interweaving of culture and environment is presented in its most fascinating [...]
Vittorio Emanuele Theatre – Messina
From the Munizione Theatre (1827) to the Vittorio Emanuele Royal Theatre (1900), the glorious history of this venue tells an [...]
Festa del SS Crocifisso di Aracoeli and the Processione dei Babbaluti
In San Marco D’Alunzio, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy in the province of Messina, the Festa del [...]
Sicily’s Vie Francigene
They're called Sicily's Vie Francigene and, like those which led from France to Rome, they're ancient roads travelled by pilgrims [...]
Sailing in Sicily
Sun, sea and wind in the stern. In Sicily, a boating holiday is an experience to be enjoyed at the [...]
Carnival in Sicily: traditions, masks, and flavors between satire and folklore
Carnival in Sicily is an ancient and overwhelming celebration, combining gastronomy, popular theater, traditional masks, and collective rituals. From Sciacca [...]
