Archive for 'Sicily and Sardinia'

Cannoli, popularised in the English-speaking world by the particular fondness of the dessert of Italian-Americans as depicted in film and television, are one of Sicily's best-loved and most enduringly popular sweet treats. Indulgent, tasty, and fairly addictive, if you're trying to conjure the perfect beaches, Arab-Norman architecture, dramatically barren landscape, vibrant culture, and slow and leisurely pace of life of Sicily but can't get there in person, cannoli are just the ticket! Travel with your taste-buds from the safety of your own kitchen today and try your hand at making this delicious dessert until you can savour the authentic flavours in person in Sicily!

Italy has inspired, produced, and been the setting of lots of incredible films throughout the decades. In fact, due to a particularly rich period in the 20th century when Italy produced, arguably, many of the best movies ever made, it is a perfect destination for serious cinephiles the world over. From, “The Bicycle Thieves,” to, “The Godfather,” to, “Cinema Paradiso,” to, “Life is Beautiful,” to, “Gladiator,” to “Call Me by Your Name,” the list of incredible films made or set in Italy is endless and, luckily, some of them even have backdrops and settings that can still be visited. So, if you're interested in a whistle-stop film industry virtual tour (for now and hopefully in person sometime soon!) of Italy, read on and discover the perfectly picturesque places in Italy that have graced the silver screen throughout the history of cinema...

If you are a beach-lover and sun-worshipper then few things would suit better than a vacation rental in Sardinia and a few weeks relaxing on and exploring her perfect beaches. Perfect beaches – crystal clear waters, soft white sands, Mediterranean greenery, the scent of it heavy in the air – are no uncommon thing in Sardinia, as you will quickly discover. However, even among the plethora of excellent choices, there are still some particular beauties and exceptional beaches among them that are worth singling out.

Take Tuerredda Beach, for example, which is considered the “jewel” of the southwestern coastline of Sardinia and one of the ten most beautiful beaches on the island. Located in a cove between Capo Malfatano and Capo Spartivento, in the territory of Teulada, this 500m-long gem looks like a beach from a far more tropical setting with its unreal, deep blue waters and perfectly soft, pale strand, framed by rich green flora.

Sardinia is famous for her beaches and for good reason. It is an astoundingly beautiful place with an astounding number of truly incredible beaches to choose from. So, if you are looking for your next beach holiday destination, why not browse our vacation rentals in Sardinia?

Among all of those excellent beaches, if you ask locals about their favourites, most are likely to mention Spiaggia della Pelosa. Boasting shallow, crystal clear azure waters that are perfect for kids to splash around in safely and for snorkelling, soft white sands made for leisurely wanders along the strand, and lush and diverse coastal vegetation, it is an ideal oasis and one of the most picture-perfect beaches in all of Europe.

The elegant seaside city of Syracuse is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Sicily and boasts medieval streets, Baroque piazzas, lemon trees spilling out all over, golden light, deep blue seas, lovely cafes, pretty boutiques, and more. Once the largest city in the ancient world, it is steeped in history and culture, as well as being a looker. For those looking to holiday in Sicily and who like both urban settings and seaside getaways, a vacation rental in Syracuse offers a wonderful combination of days on the beach, a cosmopolitan selection of eateries and stores, and a great wealth of things to see and do.

One of the highlights of the city’s range of tourist attractions has to be the Museum of Leonardo Da Vinci and Archimedes Syracuse. It offers an intriguing, educational, and fun museum experience and is dedicated to the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci and Archimedes of Syracuse.