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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.
A highly evocative and romantic ruin, the rich history of the buildings comprising Palermo's Lo Spasimo is still being investigated. Restored in 1995, Lo Spasimo hosts a wide variety of major…
Sicily's Valley of the Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to some of the world's most important archaeological remnants. Located in Agrigento, it features eight temples built in the…
Undoubtedly one of the highlights of any trip to Sicily, the Romanesque Monreale Cathedral, near Palermo, harbours some of the most fantastic mosaics in the world. Next door, the Benedictine…
Catania's Entafest features art, cinema, music and science events from June to September. This multi-format festival is held at several locations, inviting visitors to explore lesser-known…
On Christmas Eve, the historic town of Agira, near Enna, plays host to the Agira Nativity Play, which begins in the town centre and ends in Agira Castle. More than 100 actors in period costume…
The San Silvestro Celebration is held in honour of Troina's patron saint, a monk renowned for his generosity and miracles. The climax of the festivity is the throwing of nuts from San Giorgio…
During Epiphany, in Bordonaro's main square locals erect a Pagghiaru, a very special tree covered with fruit and bread. After the evening mass, crowds of young people literally assault the…
During Epiphany in the Sicilian town of Piana degli Albanesi visitors can witness the ancient and carefully-preserved religious customs of former Albanian immigrants.
The Feast of San Biagio involves two annual festivities dedicated to the patron saint of Comiso, Sicily. There is a smaller celebration on 3 February and a major event of processions, fairs on…
The five-century old Sant'Agata in Catania is a celebration of the city's patron saint. Around a million people fill Piazza Duomo and surrounding streets, making the event comparable to the…
Mandorlo in Fiore (almond tree blossom) is Sicily's celebration of the colours and smells of the spring season, while promoting cultural traditions that are unique to the island. It takes…
Palermo's Baroque Carnival takes place throughout the streets of the old town. Colourful street parades and grand costumes trigger memories of bygone days.
With its colourful costumes and decorated floats, representing characters that evoke ancient local traditions, the Sciacca Carnival is a testimony to Sicily's rich cultural heritage.…
Pietraperzia's main public square, Piazza del Carmine, hosts Good Friday celebrations, featuring a spectacular procession.
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.
Vegetables are the main ingredients for Sicily's Inverdurata, an unusual art event in Pachino displaying mosaics made of potatoes, artichokes, tomatoes and so on... Themes are as varied as the…
During the Infiorata, amazing floral displays line the streets and squares of the Baroque town of Noto. Coloured petals are used to create a variety of figures, often with religious…
Holy Cross and Tataratà Festival
The Holy Cross and Tataratà Festival is a spectacular Sicilian celebration marking the finding of a wooden cross dating back to 70AD. Horse parades, processions, historic re-enactments and…
