13
Feb
THE RIVIERA DEI CICLOPI
A suggestive stretch of coast with legendary nuances – this is where the fight of Ulysses took place against the giant Polyphemus in Homer’s Odyssey – which goes from Catania to Acireale. A fantastic sea dotted with natural jewels: the Lachea Island, the lava rock and the Cyclops Faraglioni – originated from prehistoric underwater eruptions.... Continue Reading
13
Feb
ALTARIAN OF ARGIMUSCO
Defined as the Sicilian Stonehenge, the Argimusco plateau is a fascinating historical-naturalistic site in which there is a complex of sandstone megaliths; according to popular tradition their origin was due to the hand of man in prehistoric times, for archaeologists and geomorphologists, on the other hand, it would be a natural phenomenon resulting from wind... Continue Reading
13
Feb
CARNIVAL OF ACIREALE
Considered the “most beautiful of Sicily” the Carnival of Acireale is an ancient event dating back to 1500. It takes place in the historical center of the city, allowing in this way to be able to enjoy at the same time the atmosphere of joy of the party and the splendor of the Baroque acese... Continue Reading
13
Feb
FEAST OF S.AGATA
The feast of St. Agatha is the most important religious festival in the city of Catania. It is celebrated in honor of the patron saint of the city and involves and attracts a considerable number of participants making it one of the most famous and followed religious feasts. It takes place in February, a period... Continue Reading
16
Jan
Feast of S.Agata
The feast of Sant'Agata is the most important religious festival in the city of Catania. It is celebrated in honor of the patron saint of the city and involves and attracts a significant number of participants making it one of the best known and most followed religious holidays. It takes place in February, period in which the mild climate of the ... Continue Reading
16
Jan
Carnival of Acireale
Homeholidayvillamaria, today B&B Villa Maria, it has a privileged position to be used as a base to participate in the Acireale carnival. The period between Epiphany and the beginning of Lent is full of events, one of the most fun and animated is the carnival. THE ORIGINS The origin of the name Carnevale is not known: surely it is ... Continue Reading
11
Dec
GIARRE AND RIPOSTO
United during the fascist period under the name of ‘Ionia’, the municipalities of Giarre and Riposto form an urban pole that extends from the Ionian to the foot of Mount Etna. The centrality of their position in relation to the places of greatest interest around and the proximity and ease of access to means of... Continue Reading
11
Dec
GIARRE AND RESTORED
United during the fascist period under the name of 'Ionia', the municipalities of Giarre and Riposto form a town that extends from the sea to the foot of the Etna volcano. The centrality of their position, compared to the surrounding places of interest and the proximity and ease of access to means of transport – road,... Continue Reading
11
Dec
TAORMINA
Universally recognized for its wonderful beauty, the pearl of the Ionian Sea is considered, as Goethe said, "A little corner of paradise on earth". The "Ancient Theater" which symbolizes its original noble Greek soul, it is accompanied by a splendid position from a panoramic and naturalistic point of view enhanced by the presence of multiple monuments and places of ... Continue Reading
3
Dec
ACIREALE
Acireale stands on a lava relief overlooking the Ionian Sea. Elegant town cloaked in the unmistakable Baroque atmosphere, it has numerous sites and monuments of historical and architectural interest, in particular the central Piazza del Duomo and the buildings adjacent to it. It has also become famous for the construction of one of the most famous and oldest ... Continue Reading