Travelblog | About Sicily

Welcome to the Plemmirio, Syracuse – the magic of a pristine underwater world

Friday 20 May 2011

Founded in 2005, the Marine Area of Plemmirio is the youngest marine oasis in Italy. It covers an area of about twelve kilometers of coastline and more than 2,500 hectares of sea.

Agrigento – Enjoy the Magic Atmosphere of The Valley of the Temples

Thursday 5 May 2011

Agrigento is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Sicily, easily reachable by car after landing in Palermo. This lively city owes its fame to the beautiful remains of Greek temples, which are among the best preserved of the world. This is the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.

A Cocoon Town in Sicily – The Thermal Baths of Sciacca

Friday 29 April 2011

Sciacca is a small town on the west coast of Sicily, in the area of one of the most beautiful and interesting archaeological sites in the world, in the heart of Magna Graecia, between Selinunte and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. It is a city of sea, tourism and spas. The town of Sciacca is on the coast of the Sicily Channel – between the mouths of the Platani and Belice rivers; to the east rises Mount San Calogero, on whose slopes spring, for a course of about six kilometers, the famous thermal waters.

Protected Beauties in Sicily – The Zingaro Nature Reserve in San Vito Lo Capo

Tuesday 26 April 2011

Zingaro Coast

San Vito Lo Capo – in the province of Trapani, near Palermo, is a popular seaside resort, especially thanks to its beautiful coastline that opens into a bay, and its beautiful beaches with a crystal clear water twinkling with shades from light to deep blue. Among the most famous beaches of the town are worthy of note Macari and the creeks of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, which amaze tourists for the turquoise waters and white sand.

Taormina: born to be a tourist destination

Monday 25 April 2011

taormina

Taormina is one of the most important international tourist destinations in Sicily, boasting enchanting natural landscapes, a beautiful sea and many historical monuments. Taormina outstands also for its great location: 230 meters above sea level, on a magnificent terrace with the mighty Mount Etna in the background.