Amidst markets, ancient rituals, snow-capped peaks and fragrant citrus fruits, winter in Sicily surprises with its special light and an authentic atmosphere, rich in history and hospitality.
The island of Ustica, Italy’s first Marine Protected Area
Did you know that the island of Ustica, in the province of Palermo, is Italy’s first Marine Protected Area? A [...]
Young Sherlock in Palermo: the series’ filming locations
From The Leopard to The Lions of Sicily, Palermo has always been an open-air film set, making it one of [...]
Discovering Custonaci, from the village to the sea
Famous as the “International City of Marble”, Custonaci, in the province of Trapani, boasts around 100 active quarries and some [...]
Central Sicily: the “Route of the Sulphur Mines and Castles”
The province of Caltanissetta and much of central Sicily tell a story linked to the sulphur mines and the mining [...]
Mazzarino
Mazzarino, a village in the Sicilian hinterland in the province of Caltanissetta, lies amongst hills and countryside dotted with olive [...]
Butera
Butera is an ancient village perched on a hill overlooking the Gela plain. Thanks to its elevated position, it offers [...]
Riesi, the village of the sulphur miners
In the heart of central Sicily, as we travel through the Salso Valley in the province of Caltanissetta, we discover [...]
Sommatino, the town of the sulphur mines
The province of Caltanissetta and much of Central Sicily tell a story linked to sulphur mines and the mining activities [...]
