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Category Archives: Sicily

Best Places to Stay in Sicily

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Sicily’s prime location in the middle of the Mediterranean and its diverse and dreamy landscapes make for the perfect Italian seaside escape. The island boasts breathtaking views, the smoldering Mount Etna, charming villages, and glistening beaches. Finding the best places to stay in Sicily will depend on what you’re looking for out of your trip. […]

Episode #246: Exploring Sicily’s Volcanic Vineyards – Mount Etna Wines

Listen to “246. Exploring Sicily’s Volcanic Vineyards: Mount Etna Wines” on Spreaker. Summary We welcome back our wine experts Olivia Windsor and Andrea Mitti Rua, founders of Italian Wine Tales, for this episode on the wines of Sicily’s Mount Etna. Curious about wines made from grapes grown on the slopes of an active volcano? We […]

Episode #221: Magical Marsala – The Sweet Taste of Sicilian Wine

Listen to “Magical Marsala: The Sweet Taste of Sicilian Wine” on Spreaker. Western Sicily, home to Marsala wine and the salt pans, is lesser known and visited than the East, with a very different and contrasting rugged beauty. This region’s unique climate and soil is home to vineyards producing the renowned Marsala wine, which is […]

Where to Stay in Catania, Sicily

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Planning a trip to the beautiful island of Sicily and wondering where to stay in Catania? Nestled between the imposing silhouette of Mount Etna and the dazzling Ionian Sea, this ancient port city should not be overlooked. Moving onto an important question, where should you situate yourself? Catania has something for everyone, whether a relaxing […]

Where to Stay in Palermo, Sicily – Neighbourhood and Area Guide

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Palermo, Sicily’s capital city, offers a blend of history and culture, a delectable food scene, and a seaside escape. Whichever of these you’re more likely to seek out will affect the area that suits you best. Read on for help with deciding where exactly you should be staying while you explore Palermo. This city is […]

Best Things to Do in Catania – Markets, Historic Sites and Culture

It’s time to experience the underrated gem of Sicily: Catania. This city is gaining much-deserved traction after being overlooked by Palermo for far too long. Sitting in the shadows of Mount Etna along the Mediterranean coast – these are the top things to do in Catania.   Exploring Catania will elevate your travels in Sicily. It’s […]

Episode #186: Captivating Catania – Sicilian City of Charm

Listen to “Captivating Catania – Sicilian City of Charm” on Spreaker. The stunning island of Sicily has been receiving some justified attention recently, and its second city of Catania should not be overlooked when planning a trip to Sicily. Often in the shadow of her more famous sister Palermo, beautiful Baroque Catania sits at the […]