The Island of Alicudi in Italy belonging to the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands, in Sicily. Administratively it belongs to Lipari, an Italian municipality in the metropolitan city of Messina. The inhabitants of the island are called arcudari in Sicilian. In ancient times it was known as Ericussa, from the ancient Greek Ἐρικοῦσσα (“rich in […]
Taormina – The pearl of Mediterranean
Taormina – The pearl of Mediterranean it is one of the most important international tourist centers of the Sicilian region, known for its natural landscape, marine beauties and historical monuments and it was an important destination of the Grand Tour. History of Taormina There are many news on the origin of Taormina (Tauromenion, Tauromenium, from […]
Zafferana Etnea – The city of Honey
Zafferana Etnea is a magical place near Catania. Known as the City of Honey, the place is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe. Geography of Zafferana Etnea It is one of the municipalities of the Etna Regional Park and its territory includes the three large valleys which according […]
A journey in Letojanni
The seaside part of Taormina The seaside town of Letojanni is part of the tourist area of Taormina and is located in the center of a large bay between the promontories of S. Alessio (Forza d’Agrò) and S. Andrea (Taormina), 5 meters above sea level. , on the Ionian side of the Peloritani mountains, 43 […]
Salina Island
The Island of Salina, in the heart of the Aeolian Islands, is the second largest Island of the archipelago. Geography of Salina Island It measures 26.4 km² and is the second by extension and population after Lipari. It is divided into three municipalities of the metropolitan city of Messina: Santa Marina Salina, Malfa and Leni […]
Marsala wine
The sweetness of Marsala wine is renowned all over the world. Excellent accompaniment for desserts and very welcome at the end of the meal giving the mouth a unique strong and sweet taste at the same time. The production of this wine is concentrated in the Marsala area where obviously the most suitable grape varieties […]