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.
You are such a Giufà!
But who is Giufà? Giufà is the typical Sicilian fool. Their stories have been handed down orally from generation to [...]
Myths and legends in Sicily
Sicily is a land deeply rooted in myth. From the depths of the Strait of Messina to the peaks of [...]
THE LEGEND OF SICILIAN MOOR’S HEADS
The Moor's heads are symbolic of Sicily and are recognised all over the world. They are elegant hand-painted ceramic decorative [...]
THE WRITERS’ ROAD, THE SS640
The Strada degli Scrittori or Writers' Road is the 640 highway that runs from Caltanissetta to Porto Empedocle, going through Racalmuto, [...]
HOMEMADE FRESH SAUCE
Freshly produced homemade sauce is the secret recipe that makes every Sicilian dish so special. From arancine (or arancini?!) to [...]
SICILIAN BLOOD ORANGES RECIPES
Sicilian blood oranges can be considered the true essence of the island. They can be eaten fresh or used for [...]
Castles in central Sicily
Women, knights, weapons and love - this is what comes to mind when we think about castles. Bygone mythical and [...]
From the south-east to the north-west of Sicily: the live nativity scenes
During the Christmas period, Sicily offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy its many live nativity scenes. They have the perfect [...]
Castles in the Messina area, from the Tyrrhenian to the Ionian Sea
Impregnable city walls, ancient loopholes, inaccessible moats... But also stuccoes, bas-reliefs, elegant rooms... Yes, we are talking about castles! There [...]
