Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Riserva Naturale Oasi Faunistica di Vendicari
Flamingos migrate through this peaceful southeastern coastal reserve,
a prime birdwatching spot. (
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Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro
In Sicily's oldest nature reserve, a spectacular coastal trail zigzags past secluded coves
and museums of local culture. (
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Pianoconte to Quattropani
Tracing the bluffs of Lipari's western shore, this walk affords stunning views of the other
Aeolian Islands. (
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Punta Troia
From Marettimo's whitewashed main village to a crumbling Norman castle, this walk is one of the Egadi
Islands' prettiest.
Sentiero del Mezzogiorno
Leading to a lighthouse at Ustica's western edge, this scenic hike can be extended into a full-
island loop.
Zucco Grande
An easy day hike leads to this abandoned village on Filicudi's wildflower-strewn coastal bluffs. (
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Italian Food
Pasta alla Norma,
Trattoria di De Fiore
Catania's signature pasta dish, made with aubergines, ricotta, basil and toma-
toes. (
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Bucatini con le sarde
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Piccolo Napoli
A Palermitan classic: tube-shaped pasta with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts, rais-
ins and toasted breadcrumbs. (
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Couscous alla trapanese,
Osteria La Bettolaccia
Trapani's North African - inspired fish couscous, seasoned with saf-
fron, cinnamon, garlic, tomatoes and nutmeg. (
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Caponata,
A Cannata
Sicily's classic appetiser of eggplant, tomatoes, olives and capers, at its best in the Aeolian Is-
lands. (
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Pane e panelle,
Francu U Vastiddaru
Chickpea fritters, fried eggplant and potato croquettes with a touch of mint,
served on a sesame roll. (
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Pesce alla messinese,
Al Duomo
Fish fillets, Messina-style, with tomatoes, capers and olives. (
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Antipasto montagnolo
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Nangalarruni
Cheeses, sausages and wild mushrooms of the Madonie mountains. (
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Frittura mista
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Trattoria Il Veliero
Heavenly fried shrimp and calamari. (
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Beaches
Cefalù
The Tyrrhenian's prettiest beach town boasts a long stretch of sand backed by medieval streets and a palm-
fringed cathedral. (
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Scala dei Turchi
Just west of Agrigento, this chalky white staircase of natural stone makes a dazzling sunset-watching
spot.
Spiaggia dei Faraglioni
Scopello's rough-pebbled beach has shimmering turquoise waters backed by towering rock
formations.
Area Marina Protetta Isola di Ustica
This fabulous marine reserve off Ustica's western shore is one of the Mediter-
ranean's top dive sites.
