SICILIAN FEASTS.
Sicily is a land rich in traditions and customs, which vary from province to province and the one is different from the others. Let’s start from the Feast of Saint…
LIDO LA CONCHIGLIA – THE “MEDITERRANEAN PEARL” OF GELA LOST IN TIME.
June 24th, 1958. The construction of one of the most beautiful places in Gela is completed: “La Conchiglia”. The wonderful building with its shell-shaped dome, stretched out to sea. Walking…
PUPI AND PUPARI.
Sicily boasts an old tradition: that of Sicilian Pupi and Pupari. ‘Pupi’ are puppets made of wood, with a real armor, which represent warriors. In Sicily there are some theatres,…
THE STORY BEHIND THE TRINACRIA.
Trinacria is seen by Sicilians and Italians every day on the flag of the region. Tourists see it on fridge magnets bought during their holidays in Sicily, but not many…
STROMBOLI AND ETNA, THE JEWELS OF SICILY.
Stromboli volcano is located in northern Sicily, on an island of volcanic origin. Together with Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi, it is part of the "Aeolian Islands" group.…
SICILY: LAND OF SEA, FOOD AND LEGENDS.
The Sicilian sea is envied by the whole world! Our beautiful sea can be easily connected to the sun and well-being, as the saying "u beddru suli", commonly used in…
Vulcano Island at sunset
THE WAR OF THE VOLCANOES: WHEN TWO DIRECTORS FIGHT, THE AEOLIAN ISLAND WIN.
Imagine two great directors, two talented and beautiful actresses, a huge scandal and the incredible magnificent landscapes of the Aeolian Islands. These are the premises of what is known as…
SICILIAN LEGENDS: THE CAVE OF NIGRO’ AND THE MAGICAL FAIR.
In the Sicilian town of Nicosia, which is in the province of Enna, there are many legends, among which two particularly stand out: one of these legends is The Cave…
COME TO LICATA, WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!
What may I say about Licata? It is a town full of wonders and surprises. People are very friendly and welcoming and there is a lot to offer to tourists:…