An icon of Sicilianness, arancin* has a name that divides people but its taste brings everyone together: it is a rice-based wonder, an essential fried delicacy and the pinnacle of Sicilian street food .

The island of Ustica, Cefalù and Mondello in the Palermo area, the Aeolian Islands, Capo d’Orlando and Tindari in the province of Messina and the Egadi Islands in the Trapani region all overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea, where the blue of the sea is intense and snorkelling is very enjoyable.Agrigento is the capital of the Agrigento province, located on the southern coast of Sicily. Long ago, the city was a prosperous Greek town called the Akragas after which it came under the Romans and the Turks among others. With centuries of history behind it, Agrigento is one of the best places to visit in Sicily. Made of calcium walls that glisten in the Sicilian sun, the Stair of the Turks are a spectacular sight. They look like a giant white staircase that leads to the sea. The stairs are so beautiful that they remind me of Pamukkale travertines in Turkey and the White Cliffs of Dover in England (only a short getaway from London). The price of Sicilian wines is rising rapidly, as the product becomes increasingly sincere, intoxicating and versatile. It serves as an invitation to savour this island in small sips, with a glass in your hand and lightness in your heart. Traditionally, Sicily votes for centre-right parties during elections. [103] From 1943 to 1951, there was also a separatist political party called Sicilian Independence Movement ( Movimento Indipendentista Siciliano, MIS). Their most successful result was at the 1946 general election, when MIS obtained 0.7% of national votes (8.8% of votes in Sicily), and four seats. However, the movement lost all their seats following the 1948 general election and the 1951 regional election. Even though it has never been formally disbanded, today the movement is no longer part of the politics of Sicily. After World War II, Sicily became a stronghold of the Christian Democracy, in opposition to the Italian Communist Party. The Communists and their successors (the Democratic Party of the Left, the Democrats of the Left and the present-day Democratic Party) had never won any seats in the region until 2012. Sicily is now governed by a centre-right coalition. Renato Schifani is the current President and has served since 2022. The castle museum houses an important archaeological collection consisting of ceramic vases, sculptures and numerous paintings. The Castello Ursino 10. Etna

But don’t worry, you will find several paid car parks during the day and you will soon realize that the parking rules in Sicily are not really respected. There’s not much left of it today, but if you have time, go have a look at the Roman Theatre, next to Piazza del Duomo. You will be surprised by its architecture and vaults. Seeing it there, standing in the middle of modern buildings is quite surprising! Catania’s Roman Theatre 9. Ursino CastleAbout seaside, a nice idea is to follow it and have a walk around the island. In addition to the beautiful panoramas, you will also discover the Arethusa fountain (on the west coast of Ortigia) with its mythological origins.

There are stories of men, perspectives, voices and hands that come together and, with commitment, give life to new hopes. They are the symbols of a Sicily that rises from its ashes.If you want to rent a boat for a nice day at sea during your trip to Siracusa, you should book it with Samboat. Catania is the biggest city around Syracuse. It will probably be the starting point for your trip to Sicily as Catania airport is the only international airport located on the east coast of the island. In the summer, the sirocco – the wind from the Sahara – can be felt. Rainfall is scarce, and in some provinces a water crisis can occur. The best way to do discover the movie filming locations is for sure to opt for a day tour with a passionate local guide who knows the movie and the region perfectly.