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Mount Etna




Mount Etna or the Sicilians " A Muntagna " is the largest active volcano in Europe, is 3,343 meters high and is constantly changing due to the volcanic eruptions which change continuously over time the shape and height. A show like no other, an absolutely spectacular and fascinating landscape , with the green of the many woods Etnean that blends the black volcanic sand , the white snow-capped peaks almost throughout the year and with the sea, the beautiful Ionian coast from Taormina to Catania , in the background to provide visitors with a truly remarkable impact and exciting.

Etna offers tourists ski resorts , numerous shopping excursion organizers in particular from Piano Provenzano and the Monti Silvestri ( Rifugio Sapienza ) where you can catch the cable car for an unforgettable visit to the crater of Mount Etna, where there was a lunar landscape and a unique event such as the release of lava. Other excursions not less interesting envisage the achievement of other natural places and various caves following paths scattered in the vast and enchanting Etna Park , huge forests for walking and also maybe pick up some good mushrooms.

On June 21, 2013, the UNESCO Committee has awarded Mount Etna as a World Heritage Site.




Zafferana Etnea


Zafferana is a tourist village at the foot of Mount Etna, rises to 574 meters above sea level and extends to the top of the largest active volcano in Europe. The town lies in a valley and is situated in a privileged location as it is located about 20 minutes from the high mountain (1910 meters above the Rifugio Sapienza departure station of the cable car to Mount Etna ) and 15-20 minutes from the sea . A Zafferana addition to the visits of the shops in the downtown streets , there are numerous well-known pastry shops with typical Sicilian cakes or sweets high quality exclusive place as the inimitable tea leaves , sweet pastry with honey and almonds and biscuits " skiers " , and delicious fragrant biscuits covered with a chocolate glaze .

Every Sunday of October Zafferana houses one of the most important events of Sicily , the legendary Ottobrata Zafferanese , where the whole country becomes a market with a large number of stands of typical products and wine of exceptional quality and craftsmanship , and is taken assault by hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The Ottobrata Zafferanese is divided into four or five festivals ( depending on the number of Sundays in the month of October): the grape festival , honey , apples , mushrooms and chestnuts.



Taormina




Taormina, one of the most beautiful places in Sicily and not only a tourist center of international importance both for its natural beauty, for its cultural and historical heritage.
The historic center is composed of small alleys where you can stroll along the medieval streets and admire the historic buildings, ancient churches and especially the famous Greek theater of Taormina. Located about 200 meters high on a plateau, Taormina offers a breathtaking view of the volcano Etna on the one hand and on the other the beautiful sea, surely among the most beautiful in Italy, especially Isola Bella, a seaside resort of an endless beauty will take your breath away. So Taormina is an absolute must if you are in Sicily!



Isola Bella - Taormina




As described above, the Isola Bella also called the "Pearl of the Mediterranean" is a true paradise on earth. This is just a small island located a short distance from the coast (only a few tens of meters), within walking distance of a strip of sand that has remained hidden only by a few inches of water and that in the days of low tide makes the 'island into a veritable peninsula. Since 1990 the island was purchased by the Department of Cultural Heritage and in 1998 became the Natural Reserve.


Aci Castello e Aci Trezza




Acitrezza, famous for being the place at which Giovanni Verga set his famous novel "Malavoglia". E 'equipped with a picturesque harbor, where there is one of the few shipyards craft and it is still possible to see the construction of fishing boats. Emerging from the sea in front of the famous "Faraglioni", picturesque basaltic rocks that the legend of the Cyclops Polyphemus hurled against Ulysses. Following the visit to the town of Etna, meets Aci Castello, pretty fishing and agricultural town, situated on one of the most picturesque areas of the east coast of Sicily. Over a basalt cliff that advances in sea and offering special geological interest, is the Norman castle entirely of lava that dates back to 1076, now fully restored.



Catania


Catania is the second largest municipality by population after Sicily Palermo and is the center of the largest conurbation in Sicily. Founded in 729 BC from Chalcis, has a long history characterized by various rulers whose remains today enrich the artistic, architectural and cultural heritage. It 'been repeatedly destroyed by volcanic eruptions (the most impressive, in historical times, is that of 1669) and earthquakes (the most catastrophic remembered were those of 1169 and 1693). The baroque Catania is its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.





From 30 to 50 km


Gole dell'Alcantara




The Alcantara Gorge are a unique spectacle in the world. Up to 50 meters high, are a veritable canyon originated from cooling phenomena of ancient lava flows crossed the center from the icy waters of the Alcantara River. The Botanical Gardens and Geological Gole Alcantara enables you to see this spectacle of nature at any time of the year and with the maximum comfort and safety. The inner part of the canyon is usable for an initial section of about 25/50 meters due to the limitations of the current safety regulations and the climatic conditions in addition to the water level of the river. The downstream part of the Gorges, full of lakes, rock formations and waterfalls, can be covered using the overalls (available locally) that protect from the icy waters and which can be rented on site.


Etnaland - Acquapark e Themepark




Etnaland is an amusement park in Catania, near belpasso. It's area of 200.000 square meters making it the largest amusement park in Southern Italy Inside offers plenty of entertainment: from the playful attitude, characterized dall'Acquapark with slides and water games of all kinds and for all tastes Themepark and the amusement park recently opened (inaugurated in 2013), to the teaching represented by the Prehistoric Park. For recreation summer Etnaland proposes the water park, water park opened in 2001 with more than 25 attractions for those extreme thrill-seekers, to those for the whole family, from relaxation areas, areas equipped for children, for a total of 8,500 square meters of swimming pools.



Randazzo


Randazzo, 754 meters above sea level, a small town on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, located at the crossroads of three major provinces: Catania, Messina and Enna, strategically located at the center of what was once the Val Demone. With its beautiful natural scenery and with the charm of its ancient works of art, churches, old buildings, museums with archaeological remains of great value, with its streets and alleys in lava stone is a true gem and environmental architectural, nestled in the heart of a territory varied and unique at the same time, made ​​precious by the "presence" of three protected areas. A rare example at the national level, in fact, the city of Randazzo, offers his territory to the Regional Park of Etna, one of the Nebrodis and the River Park.



From 50 to 100 km


Castello di Nelson




The so-called " Castle Maniace " or " Nelson's Castle " was at the turn of the big dirt road , directing that during the Middle Ages was the major artery of penetration in the interior of the island , crossed by kings and emperors , armies and hordes of invaders. The great temple dedicated to the Virgin Queen Margherita remain the aisles , a splendid Gothic porch -Norman and Byzantine icon - according to legend, painted by St. Luke . Behind the church , those who were in the stores , some excavations have unearthed the apse of the Romanesque building . Also you can see two medieval towers and a large park. Little remains of the ancient castle , past the turrets and quoted a part of the walls , as the rooms were rearranged by the heirs of Nelson residential purposes or warehouses in the service of agriculture, but are open and expose some memorabilia that belonged Admiral . In the courtyard there is a Celtic cross dedicated to Admiral Nelson . The park is instead a small cemetery , where stands a Celtic cross in black stone of Etna.

Messina


The city of Messina is one of 14 metropolitan cities Italian , whose metropolitan area has about 500,000 abitanti.Detta 'Gateway of Sicily " and formerly Zancle and Messana , located near the extreme north-east of Sicily ( Cape Pelorus) Strait that bears her name. Its port, the ferries to the Continent , is the first in Italy for the number of transit passengers and sixth for traffic crocieristico.Messa on fire in 1678 after a historic anti-Spanish revolt that involved the annihilation of its ruling class , a first devastating earthquake has partially destroyed in 1783. It was besieged in 1848 , during a historic revolt against Ferdinand II of Bourbon , finishing half-destroyed before the next earthquake and tsunami of 1908, the shave to the ground claiming 70,000 victims. Rebuilt in 1912, the modern city is presented with a jersey orderly and regular with wide straight streets running north- south. In recent years, projects are underway aimed at the redevelopment of the city through works such as the waterfront and a new location for the train station.



Tindari


The Sanctuary of Tindari is located at the eastern end of the promontory, overlooking the sea, at the ancient acropolis, where a small church was built on the ruins of the abandoned city.
The statue of the Black Madonna, carved in cedar wood, I was placed in an unknown time, perhaps come here from the East following the phenomenon of iconoclasm in the eighth and ninth centuries.



Siracusa


Syracuse is located on the southeastern coast of the island, is the fourth largest city in Sicily by population, in the past Syracuse was one of the largest metropolis of the ancient world and among the largest in the world greek polis.
Characterized by enormous wealth and important relevances historical, archaeological and landscape profile ancient, Renaissance and Baroque, with its stunning churches and the historical works such as the ancient Greek Theatre of Syracuse or the Ear of Dionysius. In 2005 the city was awarded the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the ancient center of Syracuse.



Fontane Bianche


At 15 miles from Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily, between wild cliffs and beaches of white sand, lapped by a cobalt sea, stands Fontane Bianche, so named for its many fountains natural freshwater. The area offers extensive reefs, where they can dip and discover the underwater world of Sicily and the beautiful beaches of white sand where you can play ball, with tambourines and you can sunbathe freely by day and the moon by night.


Caltagirone


Caltagirone is located in central Sicily, at the center of the territory Calatino, is famous for the production of ceramics. After a glorious past that saw her for over two millennia, stronghold privileged Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Genoese, who controlled the two flat, with Catania and Gela now experiencing a period of renewed growth, mainly thanks to two great resources , tourism and the production of ceramics. Rich in churches, palaces and valuable eighteenth-century villas, for the exceptional value of its architectural heritage, its historic center in 2002 was awarded the title of Patrimoio by UNESCO.


Da 100 a 130 km



Laghetti di Avola (Cassibile)






Established in 1990 in order to preserve the natural vegetation , and restore the forest vegetation Mediterranean as well as to protect and enhance the Mediterranean fauna , the natural reserve Cavagrande Cassibile covers an area of 2,760 hectares wide , falling in the municipalities of Avola , Noto and Syracuse. The protected area encompasses a sudden, about 10 km long , from the river of cassibile , one of the major rivers of south-eastern Sicily , which , incassandosi strongly among the rocks , it creates a deep canyon in some places more than 250 meters , from the steep walls thickly vegetated . Following a nature trail you can go down into the canyon where there is a real paradise on earth , in fact the river Cassibile in its descent to the sea form of beautiful lakes and fantastic waterfalls will leave you breathless . The lakes are absolutely swimming , as being in fact a river, the water is always in motion and therefore very clean and crystal clear : Seeing is believing!




Piazza Armerina


Piazza Armerina (Sicilian: Slick but Ciazza in the vernacular tight, belonging to the group called Gallo-Sicilian) is a town of 21,040 inhabitants in the province of Enna in central Sicily famous in the world for the mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale. Piazza Armerina lives mainly on tourism, agriculture and the service sector.


Noto


Beautiful city from the artistic point of view, known as the "Capital of Baroque", Noto is a pleasant town to discover a few kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. In 1693 a terrible earthquake on his knees the city, but from that episode Noto was almost totally rebuilt, giving life to the jewel of the Baroque style in 2002 and now we know its historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO , along with Val di Noto.


Calamosche


The Beach Calamosche is located between the archaeological remains of Eloro and the Natural Reserve and in 2005 was awarded the Blue Guide of Legambiente the title of "Most beautiful beach in Italy."

It is very easily accessible as you need to travel a long distance by car and on foot, the allure of the beach is due to the variety of vegetation and the presence of a scene just as varied: the small beach is located between two rocky headlands, as well as to ensure that the sea is almost always calm, offering the visitor an unexpected beauty. Another feature of the beach is the presence of numerous crevices, cavities and caves in the two headlands.


Riserva di Vendicari
 


Vendicari was established in 1984. is now one of the most representative wetlands of Europe and its importance from the point of view of nature, is internationally recognized. There are hundreds of species of birds that choose each year as a stop on the journey to the areas of riproduzione.E 'one of the few places where it is still possible to observe the typical Mediterranean in all its glory. There are numerous archaeological pearls it contains.



Castello di Donnafugata


The Castle of Donnafugata , it is not a real medieval castle but a sumptuous noble of the late '800. Since the arrival of the castle reveals its splendor . The building covers an area of ​​about 2500 square meters and a wide façade , crowned by two towers side welcomes visitors . The dwelling is divided into three floors, has 122 rooms of which twenty are now accessible to visitors . Visiting the rooms that still contain the original furniture and furnishings of the time, it feels like stepping into the past , in the era of the last " leopards " . Around the castle there is a large and monumental park of 8 hectares. Counted more than 1500 plant species and various " distractions " that had to cheer and entertain guests, such as the circular temple , the Coffee House ( to refresh ) , some " caves " artificial equipped with fake stalactites (in the temple ) or the particular maze stone built in the typical dry masonry of Ragusa , and then a few scattered tanks and several pots of Caltagirone.

 
 
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