Winter in Sicily
How about experiencing Sicily off-season? It's magic! The nature, the sea, the mild temperatures, the Art, the cities...a perfect time for R&R with a BIG plus: no crowds around!
Let us arouse your curiosity:
- Experience nature, hiking & cycling! Explore the natural reserves of Zingaro, Vendicari, Monte Cofano, Pantalica, Madonie or Nebrodi. There are dozens of stunning trekking trails to check through! Ever been on Mount Etna? Enjoy hiking around the highest and most active volcano in Europe or even skiing! Sicily is also full of routes for cycling enthusiasts!
- Food & Wine: Taste wine, olive oil, and local products during the harvest season or at the typical local markets. Oranges reach full ripeness in the winter season! Have you ever seen an orange grove or have you ever harvested olives or visited the fascinating underground olive oil presses and Sicilian wineries?
- Culture and Traditions: Discover art-filled cities like Catania, Palermo, Syracuse and Trapani with no or less crowds. Admire the stunning mosaics in the Roman Villa of the Casale or those, in Byzantine-style, inside the cathedral in Monreale or again the Christ Pantocrator in Cefalù and the archaeological museum in Agrigento. Experience the charm of Sicilian festivals; enjoy shopping in the famous local markets in Catania and Palermo
- Seaside views: with beaches that are almost deserted, thus perfect for endless walks, meditation or to simply reconnect with Nature!
