The ‘Tempting Tour’ itinerary
By Sicily Holidays in : Itineraries, Taormina // Jan 10 2011
For the lovers of all things sweet I have introduced the ‘Tempting Tour’. The traditions of Sicilian confectionery have ancient roots and in their deliciousness you can find the historical flavours and aromas of Arab, French and Spanish cultures that come together to offer us wonderful sweets which are truly unique in the world. During [...]
Continue ReadingLiterary Park
By Sicily Holidays in : Sicily Blog // Jan 10 2011
To each his own Literary Park: an itinerary in search of Sicilian writers. Apart from offering all you could wish for in terms of a relaxing holiday in a place famous for its beauty and high society. Taormina makes a good base for an excursion into the literary world of Sicily through parks devoted to [...]
Continue ReadingTravelling with Sicilian Wine
By Sicily Holidays in : Sicily Blog // Dec 10 2010
Unlike most of the eighteenth century travelers who visited Sicily during their Grand Tour, Wolfgang Goethe did not remain exclusively in larger cities and even deliberately overlooked some steps that seem fundamental to our eyes, preferring to follow his own interests. So, he crossed the whole of central Sicily dwelling on geology and especially agriculture [...]
Continue ReadingTHE NIGHT OF ST. LAWRENCE
By Sicily Holidays in : Sicily Blog // Dec 4 2010
THE BEAUTY AND MYSTERY OF ARGIMOSCO Many centuries ago, mysterious stone sanctuaries were erected in circumscribed areas, intended to reveal or to celebrate the stellar cycles that marck the passage of the seasons. Some of these spots are quite renowned while others are virtually unknown, yet all have a potent energy, a palpable positive force, [...]
Continue ReadingSicilian Baroque in Val di Noto
By Sicily Holidays in : East Sicily, Itineraries // Dec 3 2010
In 1693 a serious earthquake hit Val di Noto. This event, which caused terrible destruction and the death of more than 60,000 people subsequently determined an intense period of reconstruction in the various cities hit by the quake. In Val di Noto thanks to the Duke of Camastra the reconstruction of cities such as Noto, [...]
Continue ReadingThe volcanic valley of the Alcantara
By Sicily Holidays in : East Sicily, Itineraries // Dec 3 2010
The Alcantara river (from the Arabic Al-Quantarah which means bridge) flows in a valley rich in history and natural beauty and is one of the most important rivers in Sicily. It starts from Monti Nebrodi at a height of 1250m above sea level close to Floresta and runs for about 50km before flowing into the Ionian Sea [...]
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