Events In Sicily
Saint Lucy’s day in Syracuse
Together with the Misteri procession in Trapani, the Holy Week in Enna and Caltanissetta, the celebrations of Santa Rosalia in Palermo and of Sant’Agata in Catania, Saint Lucy’s commemorative events in Syracuse are the most heart-felt religious celebrations in Sicily, as well as the most famous worldwide. Delegations come from all over the world, especially from Argentina and the United...
4 autumn wine and food fairs in Sici...
Fall-break holidays in our villas in Sicily are definitely a great idea: the atmosphere in Autumn is really enchanting here, and the months of October and November are always full of interesting wine and food feasts throughout the whole island. Typical autumnal products in Sicily include delicious mushrooms, honey, grapes and wines and a lot more: get ready for an...
International kite festival 2013 in ...
Autumn is here! October has begun, and a magic, romantic atmosphere surrounds Sicily. Unique scents and flavors can be perceived everywhere: from the sweet and rustic fragrance of local wine (it’s grape harvest time!) to the unique and delicious flavor of pistachio (the second week-end of the Pistachio Festival in Bronte starts tomorrow!). And then we all know how beautiful...
Pistachio Festival 2013 in Bronte: c...
If you go to a Sicilian restaurant and pay attention to the menu, you’ll be able to find it in any course: from appetizers to dessert, pistachio is one of the most traditional and important ingredients in Sicilian cuisine. Therefore, an event celebrating the “green gold” of the island (DOP certificated by the European Union and Ark of Taste food)...
Cous cous Fest 2013 in San Vito Lo C...
September is still a great month for holidays in Sicily – actually, if you booked your stay in one of our Sicily villas for rent during this month, you’ll find out that it’s even better than August: temperatures are still warm, but not too much, while beaches and places of interest are less crowded and therefore even more pleasant. See...
Sherbeth Festival in Cefalù: the ce...
It’s the Arab word for “slightly frozen beverage”: sherbeth was brought to Sicily by the Arabs during their domination of the island back in the 9th Century, and was then modified and improved to reach the deliciousness and the worldwide fame it has nowadays. Sicilian gelato is a must, a treat that satisfies children and adults, a delicacy that nobody...
Summer Carnival at Acireale, Catania
Sicily is the place where you can go skiing in the morning and sail the sea in the afternoon, a land where every visitor must be ready to be amazed every day. And it’s an island where Carnival can be enjoyed during summer too! So if you are staying in one of our holiday villas in Catania during the first...
Calatafimi Segesta Festival: history...
The ancient Greek settlement of Segesta, located in the Calatafimi district, is absolutely one of the most beautiful sights of the whole Western Sicily. Founded by the Elymians, the archaeological park of Segesta houses a very well-preserved Doric temple and, on top of Mt. Barbaro, a wonderful Greek theatre overlooking the typical hill landscape of the countryside of the Trapani...