Sicily beyond the packed beaches and the postcard cities: stone villages perched high in the Nebrodi and Madonie mountains, inland towns left off the tour routes, silent nature reserves and stretches of coast where mass tourism never arrives. Authentic destinations to discover at your own pace, among ancient crafts, local festivals and views that few people know.
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Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Ragusa, Syracuse, Etna: a 10-day slow Sicily itinerary with transport, budgets and stops you can actually sustain day after day.
Jul 19, 2026
Non i faraglioni di Scopello a Ferragosto, non le vie di Cefalù strette dai bus turistici, non le solite cartoline che tornano ogni estate sui social.
Jul 18, 2026
Baroque towns of the Val di Noto, nature reserves, Arbëreshë villages, offshore islands, catacombs, and a Sicily that mass tourism hasn't yet absorbed. Here's where to look.
Jul 18, 2026
Practical guide to reaching the island of Favignana in the Egadi Islands: ferries and hydrofoils from Trapani, airports, trains, buses and transfers.
Jul 12, 2026
Discover where to eat in Favignana: red tuna from the mattanza, fish couscous, busiate, harbour trattorias and budget tips. An Egadi Islands food guide.
Jul 12, 2026
Guide on where to eat in Erice: almond convent sweets, fish couscous, busiate with Trapanese pesto, Marsala wines, markets and tips on a budget.
Jul 12, 2026
Discover what to see in Favignana in 2 days: Cala Rossa, the Florio factory, the tufa quarries, coastal trails and the secrets of this Egadi island.
Jul 12, 2026
Discover what to see in Taormina in 2 days: Ancient Theatre, Corso Umberto, Isola Bella, Castelmola, Etna viewpoints and Ionian coast beaches.
Jul 12, 2026
Guide on what to see in Erice in 2 days: Norman castle, medieval alleys, historic pastry shops, Egadi panoramas and trips to Trapani and salt pans.
Jul 12, 2026