Rosa Torraca, by email “I finally fulfilled my ambition of reaching Sicily. The highlight was Taormina and the wonderful views of the coastline. This photograph was taken from the Public Gardens, and is my favourite memory.”
The idyllic island of Sicily is renowned the world over for sand, sun and food ? but you may not have heard of its salt? On first glance you may think wheelbarrows seem rather out of place on a Sicilian beach ? however this is salt, not sand, and it really is collected in the […]
Here we have a selection of our favourite blogs on Sicily, including one from an ex-pat, a writer and photographer, and a blogger who left Wales for Italy… WWW.SICILIANGODMOTHER.WORDPRESS.COM The layout of this Sicily based blog may be simple, but the content is certainly worth a look. The Dangerously Truthful Diary of a Sicilian Housewife […]
Grown around – and even on – the slopes of Mount Etna, the grape varieties that thrive in Sicilian soil make some of Italy’s finest white wines. Paul Pettengale investigates… Wine has been a way of life in Sicily for thousands of years. When the Greeks inhabited the island around 1500BC, they brought with them […]
Italy’s Islands are very distinctive places where traditions, languages, and wildlife have evolved in their own way. Pick your next destination with this regional guide to Sardinia, Sicily and the rest… Italy, as a nation-state, has existed in its current form for about a century and a half – no more. Regular visitors, travellers and […]
Italy has some of Europe’s most beautiful islands. From sizeable landmasses to tiny gems, you’ll find every kind of Mediterranean idyll here. Island homes make an excellent investment, says Fleur Kinson. Ah, the lure of islands! Naturally romantic places, these spots of sea-encircled land offer a natural sense of escape. An island is a little […]
Thinking of getting married in Italy? In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the increasing popularity of locations in Italy as wedding venues for Americans and Brits… KEY WORDS Useful Italian words and phrases related to getting Married in Italy to add to your vocabulary Un rapporto romantico A romantic […]
The new Italia! magazine April/May 2024 issue is out now! Great news! The latest issue of Italia! magazine is out now! This issue comes to you as the trees are beginning to blossom here in the northern hemisphere. A change of season is always motivating, which is why we’re delighted to bring you this new […]
It’s time to start planning your New Year getaway, with the brand new issue of Italia! Guide. In this issue, we’re travelling back to the 18th Century, following in the footsteps of those young British aristocrats who were despatched to Italy on their ‘Grand Tour’. The historic splendours of The Grand Tour remain just as […]
Plan your perfect getaway with the new Italia! Guide to Italian Lakes & Islands 2023 – on sale now! Offering a breathtaking wealth of beauty and diversity, this new issue aims to bring you the best of every destination. Whatever type of trip you’re looking for – be it cultural city break, family beach getaway, […]