Travel Blog of Sicily

The feast dedicated to Saint Agatha is not finished yet.See what happens in Catania on the 12th February when it is celebrated the feast of “Ottava di Sant’Agata”

Years go by, but the value of the Feast of Sant’Agata, the third most important festival in the world, never passes for people from Catania.

The Carnival of Sciacca is one of the most important Carnival events in Sicily and in Italy. The feeling between participants and spectators is unique: they walk together and create an impressive atmosphere. Find out more about this amazing Carnival Festival.

Sicily has a tradition rich in old myths and legends. The Legend of Aci and Galatea is one of the most famous from ancient times. Let’s find out why Aci, a young shepherd boy protagonist of this ancient legend, gave his name to 9 towns near Catania and what links him to the Etna territory.

Villa Romana del Casale is one of the most famous monuments in Sicily. It is located in Piazza Armerina, one of the small town of the Sicilian hinterland. With its stunning mosaics, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and attracts lots of tourists every year.

Also this year the small port of Ognina is hosting the event “San Silvestro al mare”, an international swimming competition open to everyone. The event ends the year in style, in an ancient and characteristic fishing village of Catania.

The Sicilian Region promoted the Termini Imerese’s Carnival as one of the best Sicilian Events of 2019. Find out more about this traditional festival!

A new Christmas event in Catania: XMAS Factory arrives at Bellini Garden. Stands, markets, music, games and… lots of good food!

The first Michelin star lights up in Catania and Sicily can boasts more Michelin-recommended restaurants. Find out more about the Sicilian Haute Cusine.

It’s Christmas time and Palermo is preparing to set up Christmas fairs in various parts of the city. Here, the keyword is creativity!