There are many opportunities for hiking in and around Catania. Paths, villages that climb the slopes of Mount Etna (the highest volcano in Europe) and plenty of places to stop and taste culinary delicacies of the highest level. We at Sicilianblog.net will try to give you pointers with respect to which, in our opinion, turn […]
Lipari is a beautiful Italian island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Aeolian archipelago. It is the largest of the Aeolian Islands and is situated off the northern coast of Sicily. Lipari is known for its stunning natural landscapes, picturesque villages, rich history, and volcanic features. Geologically, Lipari is of volcanic origin, and […]
Catania is a city located on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy. Like any other city, Catania has its own set of safety considerations. Overall, Catania is considered relatively safe for tourists and residents alike. However, it is always advisable to exercise basic safety precautions while traveling or residing in any unfamiliar place. Here are […]
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the things Sicily is known for: Art in Sicily Sicily has a rich artistic heritage that spans various periods and styles. Here are some key aspects of art in Sicily: Overall, art in Sicily reflects a […]
Taormina Film Fest – Location The natural setting of Etna is undoubtedly one of the most evocative things of the location where the Taormina Film Fest takes place. During the event the whole city of Taormina becomes an open-air location: from the congress palace to the ancient Greek theater. In fact, the exhibition takes place […]
The testimony of Sicilian Blog of the experience lived at the Pollina Premium Resort. We would like to underline that in order to make our judgment – and therefore our experience – as real as possible we did not come into contact with the property previously and we paid everything at the current rates. Arrival […]
The Greek theatre of Siracusa hosted and still hosts classical theatrical performances today. In fact, it is the city of Athens that we look at, in particular, at the tragedies of the fifth century. B.C. and to the model they provided: for example the Dionysias, shows that were organized at the foot of the Acropolis […]
The Sicilian countryside extends for kilometers in the hinterland of the island, also touching points near the sea. The inland provinces certainly enjoy the privilege of huge cultivated spaces in which the colors and the alternation of crops play a key role in bringing the true hedonistic experience to life in Sicily. The farms between […]
Enna is an Italian town of 26 173 inhabitants, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name in Sicily. It was called Castrogiovanni until 1927, when it took back the ancient name of Enna. The city was defined Urbs Inexpugnabilis by the Romans for its impregnability. In the previous three millennia it was […]
When I decided to leave to live a new experience in Sicily I was not yet clear what the destination should have been. I am a lover of novels and Andrea Camilleri was certainly one of the authors that I read avidly. I took information about the most important places taken from the writings of […]
