Syracuse

Syracuse encapsulates Sicily’s timeless beauty. Ancient Greek and Roman ruins rise out of lush citrus orchards, cafe tables spill onto dazzling baroque piazzas, and medieval lanes lead down to the sparkling blue sea. Today a lovely small city, Syracuse was, during the Magna Graecia age in the 1st millennium B.C., the most powerful state of…

Catania

Catania is a wonderful bustling city, with lively streets and nightlife and a beautiful UNESCO-listed historic center. In the background, Mount Etna volcano broods on the Horizon adding a thrilling edge and a beautiful backdrop to the city. Etna is ever-present and has, to a large extent, shaped both the history and the actual existence…

Taormina & Giardini Naxos

The queen of all resorts, Taormina, perching on a clifftop above the sea, is sophisticated, chic and exclusive. Despite its unashamedly touristy nature, Taormina’s historical side is ubiquitous and the town remains an achingly beautiful spot, full of ancient charm. Medieval walls enclose beautifully restored buildings, fascinating archeological monuments and a giddy network of winding…

Eastern Sicily

This area was praised by poets from Homer to Goethe and prized by many ancient cultures such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, the Romans and Greeks, whose bones lie buried here. The coast runs from the chic town of Taormina to the enchanting Syracuse, through charming fishing villages, picturesque pebbly and sandy beaches and the bustling…

Stromboli Island

Dramatic Stromboli, in permanent eruption, is the most spectacular and captivating of the Aeolian islands. The island is just the tip of a vast underwater volcano. It is Europe’s only permanently active volcano, offering a stunning spectacle of lava flow, known as “Sciara del Fuoco”. The word “Sciara” comes from the Arabic “Sharia” meaning “street”,…

Panarea Island

Chic and exclusive, Panarea is the smallest but most fashionable of the Aeolian Islands, attracting international jet-setters. Its traffic free streets lined with bars, cafes, restaurants and boutiques make it an appealing walking and shopping destination. Doubtless Panarea is the place for nightlife on the Aeolian islands. The terrace of the “Hotel Raya” is the…

Salina Island

Salina is the second largest island of the archipelago and it is also the most fertile. The natural freshwater springs of Salina combined with its volcanic terrain make the island so fertile. The island is shaped by two long-extinct volcanoes, “Fossa delle Felci” and “Monte dei Porri” which are the Aeolian islands’ highest peaks. The…

Aeolian Islands

Rising out of the cobalt blue sea off Sicily’s northeastern coast, the Aeolian Islands are a piece of paradise and one of Sicily most revered holidays destinations. The Islands are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Stunning waters provide sports for swimmers, sailors and divers and trekkers can climb the steaming volcanoes and verdant…

Lipari Island

Lipari is the largest, most populous and accessible of the Aeolian Islands and the town of Lipari is the busiest village of the archipelago. In fact, one of the pleasures in Lipari is walking along its cheerful streets surrounded by popular bars, cafes and restaurants. Historically, Lipari has been the most important island since Neolithic…