In Agrigento, the Symposium of the Gods in the Valley of the Temples
Sicily boasts a history dating back thousands of years. Some of the most important colonies of Magna Graecia flourished on the island. Greek culture has left an indelible mark on Sicilian identity. Just look at how many Sicilian cities have Greek names. We still find so many archaeological finds today that testify to this historical […]
Portu Maga: the enchanting beach of the Green Coast
Among the most evocative beaches of the Green Coast is certainly that of Portu Maga: a long expanse of golden, medium-grained sand that plunges into a sea of incredible colors, all surrounded by the luxuriant plants of the Mediterranean maquis. Located about twenty kilometers from Arbus, Portu Maga beach is a destination for water sports […]
A few kilometers from Porto Pollo, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Gulf of Propriano, is the Tanchiccia pond, one of the most important ecosystems in France, classified as a Natura 2000 area. The site offers visitors various infrastructures, such as a panoramic tower and equipped piles, which allow the observation of both […]
The city of Caltagirone is located between the Erei and Iblei mountains, 611 m above sea level, in the Val di Noto, in the province of Catania, in the heart of Sicily. In 2002 the Val di Noto was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for its famous late Baroque cities: Caltagirone, Catania, Militello […]
The Ferruccio Barreca Municipal Archaeological Museum in Sant’Antioco
The picturesque island of Sant’Antioco in southern Sardinia is the largest of the Sulcis archipelago. Easily accessible from both the port of Cagliari and the port of Porto Torres, it is famous for its dreamy beaches and for being one of Sardinia’s most important archaeological sites. Inhabited since pre-Nuragic times, it was later settled here […]
Located just over an hour’s journey from the port of Bastia, Corte is the cultural capital of Corsica. Characteristic of this small village, one of the most beautiful on the island, is the citadel from which one can admire the enchanting scenery of the gorges of the Restonica and Tavigano rivers. Inside the Serrurier barracks, […]
Zanara, the ghost island between Giglio and Giannutri
First appearing on a map in 1589, the island of Zanara represents one of the most mysterious places in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Positioned between Giglio Island and Giannutri, this island, in fact, will appear on many maps until 1720. Today there is no trace of it. Did the island of Zanara ever exist, or […]
The international festival “Elba Island Musical of Europe”
From August 28 to September 11, 2022, Elba Island will host the 26th edition of the international festival “Elba Island Musicale d’Europa.” This year the title of the event will be “Music as a Messenger of Peace.” Several concerts will be held in Portoferraio, particularly in the Villa Romana della Linguella and in other municipalities […]
Summer in Sicily always reserves many surprises. Such as spending a couple of days listening to good music. Do you dream of enjoying a rocking holiday? Well, the event that you absolutely must not miss is the 2022 edition of Ypsigrock, which will take place in Castelbuono from August 4th to 7th. The line […]
