Tag: Sicily
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Which Sicilian golf courses are open now, from Verdura near Sciacca to Il Picciolo on Etna, which are closed, and how to combine golf with wine and Greek temples.
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A food lover’s guide to Sicily: Palermo and Catania street food, pasta alla Norma and con le sarde, cannoli, cassata and granita, markets and the wines of Etna and Marsala.
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Marsala wine, the salt pans of the Stagnone lagoon, the Phoenician island of Mozia, Erice and Segesta: a wine lover’s guide to the far west of Sicily.
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Plan a private boat day or island hop in the Egadi: Trapani, Marsala and Favignana departures, routes, marine reserve rules, winds and hotels near the harbours.
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How to visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento: a short history, ticket and tour options, opening hours including summer evenings, the best entrance and route, what to see, practical tips and FAQs.
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Aeolian Islands by private boat: harbours, Panarea and Stromboli routes, Salina and Lipari coves, 2026 rules, boat types, best months and where to stay nearby.
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A three-day road trip through the UNESCO-listed Baroque towns of south-eastern Sicily: Noto, Modica and its chocolate, Scicli and Ragusa Ibla, with driving and parking tips and where to start.
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How to visit Mount Etna for wine: what makes Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco different, which slope to taste on, and how to choose between a combined volcano and winery tour, a tour from Taormina or visiting wineries on your own.
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A guide to boat tours from Syracuse and Ortigia: the classic loop around the island and its sea caves, private aperitivo tours, sunset cruises to the Pillirina and snorkelling in the Plemmirio reserve, with prices and departure points.
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What to book in Palermo: the Palatine Chapel and Arab-Norman monuments, markets and street food, cooking classes, getting around and the best day trips to Monreale, Cefalù and Erice, with tips and FAQs.