Archive for 'Main Islands'

Visit Marsala, a pretty town in the Trapani area of Sicily and the fifth largest town in the region. This town has it all, beautiful scenery, fascinating museums, beautiful shops, excellent food and of course a stunning coastline.

Stay in a picturesque villa in Marsala for a few days and soak up the beauty of this authentic spot of Sicily!

Famous for its wine and being the landing place of Garibaldi and his ‘mille’ in 1860 which began the events leading up to the Unification of Italy, Marsala is guaranteed to be an enriching tourist visit!

The construction of the magnificent Ursino castle in Catania in the early 1200s was ordered under the rule of Frederick II. It was a testament to Frederick’s multicultural style of governance as the castle plans blended styles from both eastern and western design.

Come to Sicily and book a vacation rental near Catania where you can easily explore all the treasures this area of the region and island has to offer you!

Ursino castle originally stood directly overlooking the Sicilian coast and was a mighty structure of security for Catania.

Spend an evening of exquisite music at the Teatro Massimo Bellini in the Sicilian city of Catania! This majestic opera house is named after the famous locally born composer Vincenzo Bellini. Bellini was greatly loved by the people of Sicily.

His cleverly woven melodies were distinctive in style and were so elegant that it earned him the nickname, The Swan of Catania’.

Choose from a superb range of villas in Sicily where you can spend a few days visiting the many attractions of the island, including Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania.

In 1890, the 1200 seats of this lavish theatre were filled with eager spectators who witnessed the masterpiece of Bellini’s called ‘Norma’ and from then, it has been filled frequently with opera and classical music lovers who come to hear the legacy of Bellini’s music and other great works.

Overlooking the scenic Lake Gusana is the Orange Flag town of Gavoi. The history of this pretty little town is believed to date as far back as the 4th century when it was an ancient Hebrew colony. Its prosperity increased massively when coal minors from Tuscany moved here to work in the nearby mines.

Stay in a luxury villa in Sardinia where you can relax and unwind in pristine surroundings after a few days of exploring the island's little gems like Gavoi town.

There are nine churches in total here, the most notable being the Church of San Gavino which is most certainly worth a visit because of its beauty.

Embark on a holiday with a difference to Sicily! This picturesque island and region off the southern coast of Italy is a treasured paradise of culture and history. Begin your cultural heritage tour of Sicily with a visit to the UNESCO awarded archaeological area of Agrigento.

The remains of many Greek temples lay here which help tourists paint a vivid image of the deity culture that existed here around the sixth century BC.

Stay in a scenic villa in Sicily where you can relax and soak up the deliciously warm sun rays before and after your cultural trips of this incredible island and region of Italy.