Discovering Mojo Alcantara
It all started from here, from the hill you will immediately see as soon as you arrive. It stands there, green and quiet, covered with peach trees, but once it was a volcano. From…
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Valle del Bove, a natural basin against eruptions
The place we now call the Valle del Bove (the valley of the ox) is actually the still visible testimony of a huge geological tragedy that occurred about 10,000 years ago. At that time…
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Noto’s “Infiorata” : a celebration of senses
Book your Sicilian holiday in May and we will take you to discover one of the most beautiful traditions of our island: the Infiorata - "flower drawing" - of Noto. Surely you will have…
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The Sicilian Puppets Theatre, Art of Storytelling
When newspapers and television did not exist and when schools and books were the privilege of a few people only, history was told by "storytellers". These artists told by singing facts and events that…
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Myths and Legends About Mt.Etna
A big volcano such as Mt.Etna has always inspired fear and respect. It does not sound strange, then, that the people keep on handing down myths and legends written by ancient men who tried…
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Mount Etna: which is the best season for a visit?
What is the best season in the year to visit Mt. Etna, with its villages and towns? What is the best season to do some open air sports over there? Every season is a…
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Mt Etna’s Caves
One of the magic that a volcano as Mt Etna offers is its caves. Thanks to the lava that digs underground canals - or creates a solid layer around as it flows, remaining liquid…
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From Caltagirone to Piazza Armerina
Sicily is an island, so the tourist comes here in order to enjoy first of all the sea and the beaches. He is then distracted by natural beauties such as Mt. Etna, or by…
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Wine of Etna and Sicilian Wines
Sicily is fertile land, a rich, beautiful soil! It is not by chance that this island has always been a desire for many peoples, and many have conquered it, owned and exploited it for…
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From Savoca to Forza d’Agrò, looking for “The Godfather”
One of the attractions tourists love most, when they come to Sicily, are the so-called "mafia routes". Despite the hard work done in order to separate the image of the island from the criminal…
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