Why are the Aeolian islands amongst one of the most beautiful places in the world? From a purely geological, archaeological, and scenic point of view, it’s not by chance that the Aeolian Islands have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for well over twenty years. What does this mean?  It means that the seven islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago represent a heritage not only of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Sicily, or Italy, but the whole of humanity.  Indeed, it was in the year 2000 when UNESCO included Lipari, Panarea, Vulcano, Stromboli, Salina, Alicudi and Filicudi in their list of World Heritage sites … Click here for all activities and excursions near the Aeolian Islands The Aeolian islands really are special, but perhaps the aspect that stands out most and makes them truly unique is the presence of two active volcanos:  Vulcano and Stromboli, from which two of the islands take their names. It is this volcanic presence that greatly characterises the beauty of these islands, indeed, the lava, ash and dust emitted during the various eruptions have contributed to preserving, in great detail, important historical findings going back to pre-historic times and makes this Aeolian territory a true and proper outdoor archaeological park where it is possible to savour the history of the various people who have dominated and are ingrained in this Tyrrhenian paradise. A Meeting-place Between Many Cultures and Populations: Since the II Millenium a.c. the Aeolian islands have been a haven for many cultures, in which various populations gathered.  The Ancient Greek period was the most prosperous in this archipelago which represented a crossroads of gatherings between the Greeks, Etruscans and Phoenicians and it is thanks to this Greek influence that its choice of name, which refers to the mythology of the god of

Crystal clear seas, golden beaches and breath-taking views:  it is not easy to say exactly which beach is the most beautiful in Sicily, a region in which there is nothing lacking to satisfy the needs of tourists who wish to combine enjoyment, relaxation, and culture, not forgetting gastronomic pleasures … For those who are seeking sea resorts where you can relax, Sicily offers a wide range of places, where you can enjoy a sea and beach that even the most famous tropical resorts would envy.  Because of the wide choice that it offers, it is not often easy to give an ideal reply to those planning their holiday, in search of the most beautiful beach in Sicily. Especially when you have to take into account all the various requirements necessary for different types of tourists. However, on the basis of the reviews on the main tourist information sites, we have tried to compile a list of the ten most beautiful beaches in Sicily. Here they are: Porto Palo di Capo Passero: A small town in the province of Syracuse, it is situated at the extreme tip of the region, just at the point between the Ionic sea and the Mediterranean sea.  Porto Palo di Capo Passero is well-known as the most southern place on the island of Sicily, but it is also renowned for its beautiful waters and its breath-taking views This enchanting place has a sandy coastline alternating with small rocky coves. The most famous beaches being:  Playa Carratois, Punta delle Fomiche, Scalo Mandrie and the island of Capo Passero,  accessible by foot at low tide. Isola Bella of Taormina: When you speak of the most beautiful beaches of Sicily you cannot but not speak about the so-called “Pearl of the Mediterranean”, Isola Bella, an enchanting spot with its

Let’s talk about a tourist destination of excellence. Mt Etna, a true volcano of things to do, so much so that flocks of tourists come here every year from every corner of the world. Indeed, together with the volcanological aspect, you can also benefit from activities such as: trekking along the paths and craters of mt Etna, horse trekking, excursions with experts in the sector who take you right inside the famous grottoes… Enthusiastic tours by Mountain bike that goes along fascinating paths of the mt Etna landscape. The wine tours to the ancient wine cellars on mt Etna where you can discover the flavors of this land, and many more activities that can be taken on mt Etna. Therefore, let’s discover more before organizing our trip to Sicily and Mount Etna.Impressive and majestic, through bright colors of nature which surrounds it, through the whiteness of the snow and the blackness of the ash, Mt Etna is not only a simple volcano for the Sicilians or any old mountain, even though for most people Etna is “merely” the highest most active volcano in Europe, with its 3224 meters in height. For the Sicilians mt Etna is the mountain of excellence, for them, Etna is “A Muntagna”. It is a symbol of nature that talks to them, by throwing out its smoke and lava, then disappearing for days through the fog and then reappearing, with all its magnificence, after an absence. Mount Etna is a majestic figure which dominates and watches over everything which surrounds it. Legends and myths: From the time of the ancient Greeks the importance of Etna was admired, its name derives from the ancient goddess, daughter of the medieval god Uranus and Gea. Prior to the gods of Olympus, according to many ancient legends, the peak of

Everybody knows Taormina, but only a few knows about the Alcantara Valley and the Alcantara gorge, a magical place where its history starts from before the beginning of time. When picturing Sicily with its crystal clear water, the first thing that comes to mind is its breath-taking beaches where every year millions of tourists flock, alternating between moments of relax, in its crystal clear seas, and cultural excursions. Therefore its difficult for a river to spring to mind. Many, though, don’t know that only 20 km from Taormina, the most crowded touristic and beach resort of Sicily Live the Gorge of the river Alcantara where, with its crystal-clear water and breath-taking natural views, myth, legend and history have become intertwined. The Alcantara Gorge: In 2001 by the Sicilian region, and following the norms of all regional parks has the objectives of protecting and promoting the area with its headquarters situated in Francavilla di Sicilia.  In its 50 kilometers, including the stream on Mount Nebrodi in the province of Messina and the mouth of the river in the San Marco area on the Ionic sea, there are many places the Alcantara passes through. Like-wise there are numerous places to visit, attractions and, excursions. Every one of the 15 districts covered by the Alcantara has its own attractions. Among all the places to visit though, a special mention should be given to the Alcantara Gorge, a very particular natural canyon formed by overlapping lava flows, which have cooled down thanks to the action of the river and have made irregular divisions forming structures of various shapes and sizes. At its highest point the Gorge reaches 25 meters, while its width varies from 2 meters at its narrowest point to 5 meters at its largest. The most impressive gorge is situated at Fondaco