Attractions in Sicily

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

Enjoy the stunning view over the islands, but beware of the poisonous sulfur smoke when choosing your route. Back at the foot of the vulcano you can relax in the natural hot mud bath!

To get to Castelmola on foot from Taormina there are two options. The official trail and this old, hidden and not signposted footpath. The entry from Taormina is difficult to … 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

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

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 group of three temples near the entrance is the most recent temple of Selinunte (Temple E, F, G, c. 530-450 BC). Everything is in ruins, only the pillar frame … read more

The fresh water spring or Fonte Aretusa Fountain is just a few meters from the sea. The water basin is set with stones and framed by papyrus.
According to legend, … 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

A fascinating piece of earth and you feel as a human being infinitely small and humble towards nature.
The jeep tour oh up is highly recommended.
Attention: If it is … 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

Amazing archeological site with Greek and Roman ruins on a hill in an stunning landscape of olive trees and seaside. Must see!

Probably in the 6th century BC A Doric temple with a three-tiered substructure, 6 columns on the narrow side and 15 on the long side, 8 of them standing upright.

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

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!

Piazza S. Antonio a Castelmola has an altitude of 490 meters.
Castelmola is an Italian commune in the metropolitan city of Messina in the autonomous community of Sicily with 1126 … read more

Done! That is, almost. You are at the valley station of the Funivia dell’Etna, the cable car that was rebuilt after the last violent eruption of the volcano and has … read more

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

It is absolutely worthwhile to take a stroll through the old town of Syracuse. Praised in ancient times as the most beautiful Greek city, today you can admire several eras … read more

From the ancient time come two city gate, Porta Messina in the north and Porta Catania in the south. Porta Messina is a remnant of a former fortress wall. This … read more