As being a tourist is not just about the monuments, we’ve prepared a photoreport from the Zingaro nature reserve. It’s located on the northwestern peninsula of Sicily, near Scopello and San Vito lo Capo. How to get to Zingaro? What to see? Take a look.
See More →The Zingaro nature reserve, the best trekking trails in Sicily
A sickle fell down on Earth from Ceres, creating a curve shaped coast, named Drépanon. According to the Greek legend, that’s how Trapani came to be – not a very popular city among the tourists, often underappreciated, although filled with monuments and intriguing places. What to see in Trapani? What attractions await us there? Here’s our list.
See More →Trapani – what to see? Top 10 tourist attractions, monuments and beaches
Sicily, compared to the rest of Europe, is a country with an incredibly warm climate. But is it warm enough for a comfortable trip in the winter season? If you ever asked yourself, is it warm in Sicily in winter, does Palermo have good weather, is it worth it to go to Sicily in winter, or is there even snow there, we may have exactly the answers you’re looking for.
See More →Sicily in winter, weather forecast for December, January and February
Recently, we had to clarify if Sicily’s an island. Today we’ll take a look at the Sicily’s infrastructure. Are there airports on Sicily? We went ahead and investigated, whether there are any airports, and if so are they international or just local. We also checked if there are any ad-hoc flights. Here’s all the info.
See More →Is there an airport in Sicily? Are there ad-hoc flights to Sicily?
Although it may seem unrealistic, there are many who are unsure about Sicily’s nationality. Many even wonder if Sicily is an island. Well, in case you’re unsure yourself, we’ll answer all of those questions. Is Sicily a country? Is it an island? What’s the surface area of Sicily and how many people live there? Here we go.
See More →Is Sicily a country? Or an island? Is Sicily even a part of Italy?
In the minds of many sane people, there’s a stereotype saying that Sicily equals mafia. At the same time, the island’s growing more and more as a tourist destination. Before going to Sicily, a question often pops up – Is Sicily safe? Is there actually mafia on Sicily? What are the general dangers on Sicily and what should you be wary of?
Erice is an interesting city, located in the northwestern part of Sicily. After visiting the Trapani salt pans, it’s a good idea to visit the old town above. One of the ways of getting to Erice is the Funivia di Erice lift. How much does a one way ride cost from Trapani to Erice? How long does it take? All of that today.
See More →Trapani – Erice cableway. Funivia Trapani – Erice – prices and opinions
When going to Italy, one may wonder – is tap water safe on the biggest island in Europe? Oftentimes, places with less than optimal water sourcing force people into buying bottled water. But how does Sicily fare? We asked Alessandra, a long time resident of Trapani and Palermo.
See More →Can you drink tap water in Sicily? – local perspective
Very near Palermo, by the Caputo mountain, lies a place which, unlike the centre of Palermo, is filled with serenity. What lies in front of you is the Monreale Cathedral, in our humble opinion, the most beautiful cathedral on the island. How to get to the cathedral? How much do the tickets cost? What to see inside?
See More →Monreale cathedral, Palermo, visiting the most beautiful Sicilian church
Going to Sicily is a great idea for the holiday season. If you want to avoid the crowds of tourists visiting Rome or Venice, Sicily is the perfect option. Before the trip however, you have to prepare. One of the biggest problems in Sicily are the mosquito swarms. When do the swarms occur?
See More →Are there mosquitoes in Sicily? When are there the most mosquitoes in Sicily?