Sicily travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

The old town of Gibellina in Sicily,Italy was destroyed by an earthuqake in 1968 and restored in a very abstract way by Alberto Burri.It houses the lost residences in a concrete modern art creation.

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This is an ideal spot for those who would like to enjoy one of the Sicilian pearls. Arte Mare & Blu is a typical Italian romantic house sets in the medieval centre of Cefalù- an ancient town in the north of Sicily and only 60 km east of Palermo. The house is located in an enchanting position. From its terrace, visitors have an enchanting view over the roofs of this medieval hamlet, the twelfth-century Norman Duomo and the wonderful eternal Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Opened July 2009, the Rocco Forte Verdura Golf and Spa Resort is situated on the south coast of Sicily, around 45 minutes drive from Palermo airport. Set amidst 230 hectares of olive groves, Verdura Resort is the ultimate place to relax offering style, elegance and refined simplicity to those seeking a luxurious holiday experience. The architect is Flavio Albanese and the interiors have been designed by Olga Polizzi together with Flavio Albanese.

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Named after Aeolus, god of the winds, the Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago not far from Sicily‘s northern coast in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Also emerged as the Lipari Islands and Isole Eolie, the principal islands of the chain are Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Stromboli, Panarea and Vulcano. Between them the islands boast beautiful scenery, great beaches, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, good fishing and, of course, some live volcanic activity. Photo by: adam butler photography

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Alcantara Gorges and the Alcantara River are the most interesting natural monuments in Sicily, Italy, as a lot of tourists say. The gorges are accessible for a stretch when the waters are low, at a depth of between 50 and 200 cm. Long ago during the eruption of one of the small craters Mogo lava flows made the river-bed on the northern slope of the mount Etna. The magma, cooling off, formed prism basaltic high walls and the erosion of the river  transformed it in a canyon. The tourists will have an opportunity to see the river in all its beauty: its numerous shallows, water falls and vertical basalt cliffs of whimsical forms.

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Sitted on the southern coast of Sicily with beautiful sea view and approximately 120km from Catania, Italy. The house has historical position and provide to visitors modern relaxation. Near by the holiday house is located ”Club House” just on 200 m from the shore where travellers can enjoyed a rich number of services.

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Which of the Greek islands athenians want to keep only for themselves, to chill without to be pushed be thousands of tourists. Where do the swedish people go? Which is german answer of Martas Vineyard – On which island are chilling stars, famous people and presidents. The answer is hidden in some of the Secret Islands of Europe.

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The Maltese Islands lie virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino as well as two uninhabited islands. These Islands are often described as one big open-air museum. Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814.

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