Sicilian Culture
Qasba and avant-garde: discover Farm...
Favara is not a tourist destination. You won’t find this little town in the province of Agrigento on a guide, and there are some good reasons for it: the town is mainly made of “modern” buildings, some of them left unfinished, it’s crowded and has almost nothing to offer to its visitors. Almost. There’s something though, something unique, hidden in...
All Souls’ Day celebrations in...
More than All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day is a cherished celebration in Sicily, deeply rooted among the traditions of a variety of cities and towns of the island. The celebrations to commemorate the deads on November 2 date back to the 10th century around here. According to the local folklore, during the night between November 1 and 2, the deceased...
The perfect souvenir to bring home f...
A visit to Sicily leaves an unmistakable sign on you: this is a land you’ll hardly forget, and still you’d want to take a piece of it back home, something that really embodies its spirit. What’s the perfect souvenir to bring along on your way back? Though question but we can give you a word of advice on this, even...
5 things to know before you go to Si...
Are you coming to Sicily for the fist time? Well let’s get you in the right mood. Regardless of where you come from you’ll soon find out that this island is different from anything else you’ve seen so far. Its charm comes from thousands of years of history, and from that sense of contrast deeply bounded to the Sicilian spirit....
Quick guide to Syracuse in Spring 20...
Spring in Sicily is truly great: the weather is mild, and during some hot mornings you can already go to the beach and take a swim, or just soak up the sun, without the crowds of vacationers pushing you in a corner. But this is not the only reason to choose springtime for a trip to Sicily. If you’re thinking...
Five films set in Sicily you should ...
With all its beautiful landscapes and locations, and with the picturesque and one-of-a-kind atmosphere and culture it boasts, it’s no wonder that Sicily has a long and interesting list of films that have been entirely or partially set/shot in the island. From local productions to Hollywood blockbusters, such as Ocean’s Twelve (some of its scenes were filmed in the beautiful...
Top 5 attractions in Trapani accordi...
If you are about to book your holiday in one of our Western villas in Sicily, you probably already know that the largest city nearby is Trapani, the capital of the westernmost province of the island. And if you’re looking for true piece of advice about what you really shouldn’t miss from the city once you’re here, who else will...
Top five things to do in Sicily in D...
We’re heading towards Christmas time, and who said that Christmas in Sicily isn’t magical? If you decide to stay in one of our Sicily villas in December, you’ll find an incomparable dreamy atmosphere throughout the whole island. So let’s dispel the myth that claims that Sicily is only good for Summer holidays and let’s talk about five great things you...
Sicilian “pupi” are now ...
Sicilian “pupi” are pretty, delicately-crafted puppets that have been playing an important role in bequeathing the culture and the history of Sicily through time. So important that UNESCO decided to officially recognise the importance of this ancient and well-loved tradition by declaring it “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity“. See also: Mount Etna declared a UNESCO World...
The Sicilian flag, between history a...
Whether you have been to Sicily or you haven’t visited this island yet, you most certainly are familiar with the Sicilian flag: have you ever wondered what that face with three legs stands for? That’s what our new post is about. Like most flags of the world, the flag of Sicily has undergone various changes through time, but its two...