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Skiing on the Slopes of Mount Etna
Unless tides of flaming lava are rolling, Skiing on the Slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily is possible in winter.
Palermo's World Festival on the Beach combines windsurfing, beach volleyball, sky diving, paragliding, kite surfing, sailing, golf, jazz, a photography contest and a lot more in the unique…
Kubbaita is an ancient horse race of Arab origins, held in Troina to celebrate the conquering of the town's castle by Earl Ruggero. After the race, the sweet Sicilian torrone is distributed…
Diving and Snorkelling Festival
Ustica, the rugged island 36 miles off Sicily, hosts its Diving and Snorkelling Festival every summer. The programme includes advanced and introductory diving courses, guided tours of…
The beaches that surround Lampedusa are the island's main attraction. The 26km coastline offers numerous choices: in the northern part of the island the beaches are steep and rocky with bays…
Located in Sicily, the 3320m-high Mount Etna is Europe's biggest and most active volcano. Its geology remains a mystery to scientists, despite being one of the most studied volcanoes on the planet.
As well as being one of the most spectacular of the Aeolian Islands, Stromboli, locally known as Iddu meaning "him", is one of Europe's best-known active volcanoes. A trip here is more or less…
The Baia dei Conigli (Rabbit Bay) is Lampedusa's most beautiful bay, petticoated with white cliffs and sheltering the most amazing beach on the island.
Lampedusa is a paradise for snorkellers and divers, who can enjoy a rich and unspoilt submerged world.
The striking Bath of Venus, in the north of the volcanic island of Pantelleria, Sicily, is the perfect location to rejuvenate the skin with sulphuric mud. According to legend, even the goddess…
Gadir is an Arabic name that translates as "protected site". Visitors to the Gadir Thermal Springs in Pantelleria can relax and rejuvenate in natural hot water baths that have existed for…
With a spectacular volcanic seabed surrounding the island, diving in Pantelleria is a definite must. Places such as Cala Levante, Cala Gadir, Cala Tramontana, Punta Tracino and Punta Limarsi…
Linosa is a tiny yet pleasant volcanic island - hence its dark-grey colour - with three lofty cones that show a striking contrast with the intense blue of the sky. The volcanoes, now extinct…
The Laghetto di Fanghi mud baths are situated on the island of Vulcano, ten minutes away from Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. A soak in the baths is extremely relaxing and…
