Experiences
From the volcano to hidden coves, from baroque markets to fishing villages. Our suggestions to live Sicily the way locals do.
Catania & surroundings
Seen from the rooftops of Catania, Etna is a daily presence. Climbing it is an experience that changes the perspective on the whole island — by day or, even better, at sunset.
Catania
At the foot of Etna, Catania is a vibrant, theatrical city: baroque squares carved in black lava stone, the Pescheria fish market exploding with voices and colours in the morning, Via Etnea stretching towards the volcano. A city to live on foot, between historic cafés and dawn granitas.
Syracuse
A maze of baroque alleys, sea-facing terraces, markets perfumed with citrus and fish. Ortigia is walked slowly, stopping at every square, every gelato, every sunset.
Val di Noto
Noto is perhaps the most beautiful baroque city in the world. Completely rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, it shines with golden travertine that becomes magical at sunset. Walking down Corso Vittorio Emanuele is a unique experience.
South-east Sicily
An ancient fishing village turned into one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The historic tonnara, the artisan workshops, fresh fish on the harbour. Here time stands still and the rhythm is that of the Mediterranean.
Sea
The coastline of Avola and surroundings offers some of Sicily's most beautiful beaches: light sand, shallow waters and colours that change every hour of the day.
Gastronomy
Arancini, caponata, pasta alla norma, cassata. Sicilian cuisine is a legacy of dominations and contaminations — Arab, Norman, Spanish — that produced a one-of-a-kind gastronomy. We'll share with you the names of the right places.