Posts about Sicily

Mount Etna rises to 3,329 metres, making it the highest active volcano in Europe, yet few realise this Sicilian giant offers one of the world's most extraordinary skiing experiences. Picture yourself carving turns down volcanic slopes whilst gazing at the sparkling Ionian Sea, or ski touring to summit craters where plumes of sulphur drift skyward. This isn't the Alps – it's something far more remarkable.

Wine tasting holidays represent the perfect marriage of relaxation, culture, and gastronomy. Far beyond simple vineyard visits, these immersive experiences allow you to explore sun-drenched Mediterranean landscapes, stay in luxurious private villas surrounded by rolling vineyards, and connect with passionate winemakers who have dedicated their lives to their craft.

Our Local Specialist in Sicily, Chiara, shares her top picks for the best food, activities, villas and more, all on the Italian island of your dreams.

Sicily boasts multiple world heritage sites, immense coasts and an active volcano. See our top five wonders of Sicily and explore our exceptional Sicilian villas.

Learn more about renowned chef Christian Puglisi, and his upcoming unique cookery retreat at our Sicilian villa, Rocca delle Tre Contrade. In this blog, immerse yourself in the flavors of spring, traditional Sicilian cuisine, and a special recipe from Puglisi.

From the Roman quarries of Italy to traditional trulli in Puglia, the Mediterranean offers some truly gorgeous wonders of architecture and design. Here are eight of our favourites, plus villas designed by some of the best creative designers worldwide.

Discover Trapani's best beaches with our complete guide. Pink sand shores, hidden coves, crystal-clear waters, family beaches & Mediterranean beauty

Planning a trip to Palermo and wondering where to stay? You're not alone. Sicily's vibrant capital welcomes over 900,000 visitors annually, yet many arrive without clarity on which neighbourhoods suit their travel style, what accommodation offers genuine value, or how to avoid the tourist traps that plague Italy's popular destinations.

Learn more about the ways we are embracing a more sustainable future for luxury travel in Sicily, by supporting projects from the Sicily Environment Fund, as part of the Conservation Collective.

Sample sensational food and wine at sagre in Puglia and Sicily this autumn. Find out more about attending a sagra in Italy and where to stay here.

Ortigia represents the very essence of Sicily concentrated onto a small limestone island barely one kilometre long. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, connected to Syracuse by just two bridges, contains layer upon layer of Mediterranean civilisation: Greek temples that became Christian cathedrals, Arab influences woven into Norman architecture, and Baroque palaces rising from ancient foundations. Yet despite its remarkable heritage, Ortigia remains refreshingly unspoilt, where local fishermen still mend their nets beside ancient fortifications and washing lines stretch across medieval alleyways.

These are the best books about Greece, Corsica, Sicily and Puglia to help you immerse yourself in the local culture and enhance your time away.