Waking up to the smell of fresh cornettos from the local bakery, going for a refreshing morning ocean swim. Having a cappuccino in a local corner shop while watching people rushing to the beach, drivers madly honking and arguing their way through the morning traffic. You stop for a minute to realise it's a mess, but you can't stop yourself from falling in love with it. Bienvenuti in
Sicilia.
Early morning views from run to Castello Saraceno
Taormina - The Capri of Sicily
Taormina, stunning hilltop town located on east coast of Sicily, sitting near an active volcano 'Mount Etna'. I spent two lovely days exploring this coastal town...
Breakfast view from our hotel Villa di Ducale
Sailing day - there are plenty of options for renting a boat or just booking a shared boat trip in Taormina. Most of them run from Villagonia port and take you for a beautiful cruise around the coast, visiting Blue Caves, Isolla Bella and enjoying your glass of wine and cheese board in the quiet bay of Mazzaro.
Lunch in Mazzaro Bay
Dinner ready, wearing dress from The Moroccans La Boutique
Dinner views from Restaurant Oliviero
BEST PLACES TO EAT :
Restaurant Oliviero - fine dining experience with stunning views of Isola Bella
La Bottega del Formaggio - for cheese board and wine lovers
Villa Ducale Restaurant - one of the best fish restaurants with spectacular views
Red and White Hostaria - a real treasure of Taormina
Villa Antonio - generous in vegetarian, gluten free and vegan diets
Il Barcaiolo - trattoria in gorgeous cove in Mazzaro Beach
BEST PLACES FOR A DRINK :
Bam Bar - a place that perfectly balances chic fun with delightful delicacies
Morgana Lounge Bar - where the locals meet and party
Daiquiri - overlooking the main street with incredible service and cocktails
Syracuse - Sicily's Timeless Beauty
Apollo's Temple, Syracuse
Exploring the streets of Ortigia.
Truffle, truffle, truffle...and lots of wine too, Pizzeria Schiticchio
BEST PLACES TO EAT:
Pizzeria Schiticchio - rating this 12/10
Antica Guidecca - a friendly hole-in-the-wall that serves up the city's best street food
Caseificio Borderi - delicious panini and meat platters served in fun local market atmosphere
Pasticeria Artale - serving dreamy pastries and granites for over 40 years
Moon - makes vegan food so good even a hardcore carnivore could convert
BEST PLACES FOR A DRINK :
Cortile Verga - delicious cocktails served on vintage coffee tables in aristocratic courtyard
Boats - perfect for sunset overlooking the Ortigia's 6th century Temple of Apollo
Barcolo - in the heart of Ortigia, excellent choice of beers, wines and cocktails
Cefalù - Sicilian Heaven of Granitas and Brioche
Brioche, granitas & siesta in Duomo Cucina&Cantina
Dinner views from Ittico Cucina
Dreamy views from Calette Reef Club
Calette beach club, property of Hotel Le Calette
Afternoon stroll .
Wearing sunglasses, shirt and bikini
Post- swim with Beach Bunny Swimwear
Snapshots from our last day in Palermo
Giulie wearing bikini, sunglasses
Sunset hotspot, Seäson
Delicious bruschettas in the making.
Beautiful dinner setting in La Antiche Mura.
When in Palermo don't miss out on this beautiful gem 'La Antiche Mura', serving delicious Italian cuisine and seafood in palm garden. I loved the place so much we went there for both lunch and dinner.
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