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.
Dog and pet friendly beaches
Sicily is a region which welcomes dogs and their owners with open arms, with so many ad hoc beaches which [...]
Castelmola
If in one sweep you can see the Ionian coast, the monumental Mount Etna, the gulf of Giardini-Naxos, the Capo [...]
Filicudi
A little wild and not very worldly, ideal for those who seek the intensity of the essential and love unspoilt [...]
Alicudi
The island of Alicudi is the least inhabited and one of the smallest of the Aeolian Islands. It is rugged [...]
Lipari
A pleasant tour of the island to see the sights is a must. Perhaps by scooter or bicycle because Lipari, [...]
Aeolian Islands
Once you have visited them all, you'll understand why the Aeolian Islands are in the Unesco World Heritage list. The seven islands, [...]
Liberty Style in Sicily
Find Liberty Style in Sicily! Liberty Style, also known as 'stile floreale' (floral style) in Italy, is the very specific Italian [...]
San Marco d ‘Alunzio
On the summit of Monte Castro, surrounded by the Nebrodi mountains, there's an ancient village overlooking the sea and the [...]
Sicilian granita, the best in the world
Sicilian granita, the best in the world The ritual of Sicilian granita, with its slow pace, quality ingredients and variety of [...]
