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Avola, Syracuse and Val di Noto: Traditions and Beauties
Discover the charm of Avola, famous for its almond and Nero d'Avola, and Syracuse, with the beautiful Ortigia and its rich historical heritage.
In the Val di Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, let yourself be enchanted by the Baroque cities.
Immerse yourself in local traditions, from authentic flavors to popular festivals, and experience the essence of eastern Sicily between culture, history and unique landscapes.
Avola Carnival: between history, tradition and change
Carnival, in Sicily, is not a simple party. It is a collective ritual, an excuse to go out, laugh, disguise, exaggerate a little. But in Avola - that jewel overlooking the sea, famous for the almond and the black wine of Avola - the carnival has something more. It is made of hands ...
Avola Carnival: between history, tradition and change
Carnival, in Sicily, is not a simple party. It is a collective ritual, an excuse to go out, laugh, disguise, exaggerate a little. But in Avola - that jewel overlooking the sea, famous for the almond and the black wine of Avola - the carnival has something more. It is made of hands ...
Nero d'Avola: In Vino Veritas
"You have seen the generous Sicilian mountains covered with vineyards. You drank in Messina, Palermo and Etna; Catania filled your glass." (Jan Andrzej Morsztyn, "Georgiche", 1643-1644) This cites Jan Andrzej Morsztyn about ...
The week of Holy Easter in Avola: rites and traditions
La settimana della Santa Pasqua ad Avola - dalla "Domenica delle Palme" alla festa della domenica di Pasqua con "A Paci" Tratto dal libro "Avola Festaiola" di Gaetano Gubernale - a cura...
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Cavagrande del Cassibile, Laghetti and Avola Antica Reserve
The extensive karst tables of the Iblei mountains characterize the landscape of the sweat end of Sicily, at the turn of the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse. It is above all ...
Calamosche and Vendicari, the most beautiful beaches in Italy, are located in Sicily
The beach of Calamosche is located between the archaeological remains of Eloro and the wildlife oasis of Vendicari. In 2005 she was awarded the Scientific Guide to the Scientific Prize Collection...
Noto: the capital of Sicilian Baroque
Known capital of Sicilian Baroque. It stands like a small jewel perched on a plateau overlooking the Asinaro valley, covered with citrus groves, almond groves and...
Syracuse between history, culture, classical representations and nature reserves
Syracuse is a coastal city on the plain and provincial capital, it has the oldest part located on the islet of Ortigia, which can be accessed through the bridge...
Sicilian sweets: between typical products and art
If you go to Sicily, and in particular in the territory of Syracusan, you cannot fail to explore, in addition to the architectural beauties, the most renowned pastry shops in Italy! Avola ...
Avola Antica and the wonderful Ibleo Avolese territory
Avola Antica, also known as "Avola Vecchia" is an extra -urban hamlet of the city, as well as the ancient city of Avola rasa on the ground from the 11th earthquake ...