The Alcantara Gorge is a true natural wonder in Sicily, created by the volcano Etna. The impressive basalt cliffs, basalt organs and the crystal clear waters of the Alcantara river can be explored on foot along a well-maintained path. For the more adventurous, canyoning down the icy river (10-13 degrees Celsius even in summer) is…
Category: Province of Messina
Tindari
Tindari is an ancient and small city in the Province of Messina, Sicily, between Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and Cefalu. Ancient myths, art and culture mixed with picturesque landscapes around: that sums up Tindari in general. The ancient city was founded by Greek settlers – during the war against Carthage in 396 B.C. – who…
Marsala
The city of Marsala can be found in the western part of Sicily, in the province of Trapani, on the coast of the Mediterranean. It is famous because of its dessert wine, the Marsala wine, its vineyards, and Garibaldi (Giuseppe Garibaldi was one of the leaders of the army fighting for a unified Italy. He…
Capo d'Orlando
Capo d’Orlando, a charming coastal town on the northern coast of Sicily, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and modern amenities. Nestled between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Nebrodi Mountains, this picturesque destination is renowned for its stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters and fine golden sand. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while…
Taormina to Savoca
If your idea of Sicily is sea, lemon smell, flowers, sun and beautiful landscape including the Vulcano Etna you must visit Taormina, Isola Bella beach, Castelmola, Savoca. It’s a summer trip and you can do it in one day renting a car. You can get this places from Catania or from Messina, depending on where…
Milazzo
Milazzo has a strategic position at the base of a widely stretching mountain, the Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto on a peninsula 5kms out on the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the north-eastern part of Sicily. This gave the city an important role since its foundation more than 2,500 years ago. In recent days, Milazzo is the gateway…
Lipari
Sicily has several islands and archipelagos. One of them is the volcanic Lipari, also known as the Eoli Islands, in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Thanks to its almost perfect climate and numerous active volcanoes, it has become known and popular tourist destination. From Sicily and Italy you can easily reach by ferry or by boat these…
Giardini Naxos
Giardini Naxos became the first Greek settlement in Sicily during the Greek colonization. It’s name in ancient greek means the Garden of the First. Thanks to its ancient past, it has an extensive archaeological area and a lot of museums. Very few cities in Sicily kept their ancient beauty and vibe as good as Giardini…