Attractions in Sicily

Do not ascend at wind strengths above 5, because of the sulfur

The Zingaro nature reserve (no national park!) Is officially entered at the two entrances at the northern and southern ends. During the official opening hours an entrance fee is due. …read more

For the way back from Castelmola to Taormina the Sentiero dei Saraceni is a very good alternative. The entry into Castelmola you have to look for something. Then the path …read more

Built on a smaller Greek predecessor Roman theater, several times rebuilt and partially restored. History is one thing, but it should be this sensational view of the coast around Naxos …read more

In contact with the river water lava masses are cooled very quickly and solidified into prominent, densely supported columns. Over time, the Alcantara has eaten its way through the lava …read more

Do not take this tour on open shoes. The lava stones are sharp and can hurt you. Today I saw people trying to do it on flip flops. they turned around in about 20 meters....

The Etna (Italian Etna) is the largest volcano in Europe. He is still active today, which is why his height can not be determined exactly as it often changes. It …read more

However, the actual fresh water source is not at this fountain, but further south, directly by the sea.

The small public park is one of the less crowded places in Taormina, offers a pleasant shady atmosphere and at the balustrade a wonderful view of the coast and Etna. And at the northern entrance there's pretty good granita!

After the hike on the crater, it is a pleasure to take a wholesome bath in sulfuric mud. Also in the adjacent sea you can see the natural hot and …read more

North of the Acropolis, on the hill (Collina) of Manuzza, is the Agora, the actual residence of Selinunte. The visitor's path leads far here, but for scientists who want to …read more

The entry is not worth it, there is not much to see

Unfortunately the church is completely empty. But the training on Taormina from up here is all the more beautiful.

On the floor in front of the sanctuary is a meridian, which was installed by the astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi in 1801. It is a kind of sundial, with which Piazzi …read more

was built in the 13th century by Frederick II of Swabia. The mansion had a certain visibility in the course of Sicilian Vespers, as the seat of Parliament and later …read more

The Doric temple of the ancient city of Segesta, built according to the Greek model, was probably never completed. It lies picturesquely lonely in the landscape over a small gorge. …read more

Crowded because close to the entrace.
Sandy beach. Water color is beatiful.
You can also walk on the rock to find some more intimate small pools.

You can also start the tour from the parking lot at the edge of the forest and save yourself the road

If the visitors continue to behave this way, the access to the wonderful white rock will soon be completely sealed off. A good example of narcissistic consumption of nature (beauty). …read more

In front of the Teatro Massimo is a large square with a crowd with music and noisy traffic. It used to be a church and the monastery of San Giuliano. …read more