Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lido Mazzarò
Sparkling far below Taormina, this idyllic cove's crystal-clear waters cradle the islet of Isola Bella.
Piscina di Venere
On Capo Milazzo, an idyllic natural pool at the Mediterranean's edge. (
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Spiaggia Valle i Muria
Fabulously far from civilisation, save for its cavelike beachside bar, this cliff-backed beach is
one of the Aeolians' finest. (
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Performing Arts
Cycle of Classical Drama
Watch classic Greek dramas in the same Syracusan theatre where Aeschylus once sat.
Teatro Massimo
Palermo's great opera house makes for an elegant night out. (
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Teatro Massimo Bellini
Classical concerts in classy surrounds are the hallmark of this opera house named for Catania's
native son. (
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Taormina Arte
This popular summer festival brings Taormina's ancient theatre back to life with music, dance, theatre
and film. (
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Cuticchio Mimmo
Sword-wielding knights and damsels in distress delight multi-aged crowds at Palermo's outstanding
traditional puppet theatre. (
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Dessert
Delizia di pistacchio
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Pasticceria Cappello
Possibly the world's tastiest pistachio dessert, with an exquisite mix of
creaminess and granular crunch. (
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Cannoli
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Ti Vitti
Perfect pastry tubes hand-filled on the spot with homemade ricotta from the nearby Madonie moun-
tains. (
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Granita alla mandorla
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Da Alfredo
This refreshing blend of crushed ice, local almonds and sugar is the perfect sum-
mertime treat. (
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Gelato,
Caffè Sicilia
A perennial favourite stop for ice cream in the baroque town of Noto. (
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Xocoatl
chocolate,
Dolceria Bonajuto
At Modica's famous chocolate factory, hot peppers add an Aztec-inspired kick.
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Frutta martorana
Maria Grammatico
Marzipan fruit from Erice's famous confectioner. (
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Panoramic Vistas
Castello di Venere
Fairy-tale coastal views extend from Erice's castle to the distant point of San Vito Lo Capo. (
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Quattrocchi
Arched sea-rocks, precipitous cliffs and a smoking volcano on the horizon make this one of the Aeolians'
unmissable viewpoints. (
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La Rocca
A long-abandoned hilltop castle provides the moody backdrop for perfect views of Cefalù and the Tyrrhenian
Sea beyond. (
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