Do you want to explore a magnificent island full of history, beauty, art and irresistibly good and tasty food? Sicily has an immense and eternal charm, so much so that you never want to leave it. Smash yourself and dress up as a Greek deity in the legendary Valley of the Temples and roam the alleys of the shining Noto sipping a DOC red, influenced by the gentle Mediterranean breeze.
Palermo, the Sicilian capital nestled between Monte Pellegrino and the Conca d’Oro bay. Every corner of the city exudes a pressing and cheeky charm, from the Teatro Massimo (symbol of Liberty) to the palaces of Arab, Norman and Rococo influence, passing through the central Piazza dei Quattro Canti and the picturesque markets of Vucciria and Capo, in the quest for Palermo’s street food , among the best in the world. Peer at the “embarrassed” statues of Piazza Pretoria, (the “square of shame”), admire the myriad of Baroque churches or enjoy a well-deserved relaxation on the spectacular Mondello beach. Palermo, Capital of Culture 2018, is this and much more: let yourself be conquered by its bold and elegantly cheeky spirit during your personalized luxury trip.
The next stop on your organized trip to Sicily is Agrigento, among the enchanting almond and cherry trees that embellish the surrounding landscape and attract tourists during the flowering periods. However, the former Akragas is best known for the extraordinary Valley of the Temples, one of the most fascinating and preserved Doric archaeological sites in the world, so much so that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the immense expanse of Doric temples, an exhaustive testimony of the grandiose Magna Graecia, and relax in the garden of Kolymbetra, filled with pistachio and citrus trees and irrigated by a system based on that of the ancient Arabs.
Syracuse, “city of myth” and of Archimedes. This organized trip to Sicily is among the oldest and most renowned destinations in Italy, as well as a world heritage site for its cultural richness, between a plate of caponata and cheese tastings. Visit the medieval center and the market of the fantastic island of Ortigia, which houses, among other attractions, the Baroque cathedral and the Fonte Aretusa, adorned with papyrus plants and the perfect point to admire the sea on the horizon. Explore the Ear of Dionysus, a spectacular and mysterious artificial cave carved into the limestone, whose sinuous shape echoes. A few kilometers away, the fairy-tale city of Noto.
Founded by the Greeks in 358 BC. on Monte Tauro, not far from the mighty Etna, Taormina is a small town known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean” for its bright and genuine beauty. Influenced by the various peoples who have fallen in love with the place, Taormina is an obligatory stop if you travel to Sicily, full of monuments and buildings of different origins, in pure Mediterranean style. Stock up on souvenirs for Corso Umberto I or play a Greek tragedy at the ancient theater, with insane panoramic views of the sea or the mountains. Go down to the beach and reach Isola Bella or the seaside resort of Giardini Naxos, to be enchanted by the dreamy atmosphere.
The post Art, Sea and Food: The Sublime Sicily appeared first on APEXSTAY.
