Aeolian Islands

Sicily Highlights

Day Tripper

Boats on Leonardesque Canal Port in Cesenatico in Emilia Romagna

Italy in Winter: Five Seaside Villages to See

Escape to the sea in winter for a peaceful break with plenty to admire.

Books

In his book, the New Wines of Mount Etna journalist and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer explores the Mount Etna wine-producing area in a mixture of culinary history and guide book.

Books

Learn How to Retire in Italy From American Expats Who Actually Did It

If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of life abroad, get your copy now so you can learn what to expect and how to avoid pitfalls.

Travel Tips

People walking on a street in Bologna and portico

Where ITALY Magazine Writers Are Planning to Go in Italy in 2021

ITALY Magazine’s contributing writers share their Italian travel dreams for 2021.

Events

Policeman with face mask in front of Trevi fountain in Rome

Italy During the Pandemic: 2020 In 10 Pictures

Empty streets and squares, people wearing face masks...Italy looked very different this year.

What you can't miss in Sicily

Where is Aeolian Islands

Top Experiences in Sicily

Online Courses

121 Italian Tuition

Abruzzo, Rome, Sicily

Language Schools

Solemar Academy - Language School in Sicily

Cefalu

Private tours

Handy Sicily - Private tours in Sicily

Noto, Siracusa, Catania, Palermo, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Taormina

Language Schools

Babilonia – Italian courses in Taormina, Sicily

Taormina

Best places to stay in Sicily

Bed and Breakfast

Marettimo Residence - Holiday Residence on Marettimo Island

Bed and Breakfast

Agriturismo

Bed and Breakfast

House for Rent

Le Case del Principe Pantelleria

Pantelleria

Properties for sale in Sicily

Apartment in Mazara del Vallo

350

Villa in Marsala

320000

Business in Menfi

1300000

Apartment in Mazara del Vallo

94000

Apartment in Palermo

70000

Country Home - Restored in Mazara del Vallo

1200000

Villa in Mazara del Vallo

185000

Apartment in Trapani

45000

Recipes From Sicily

Recipes

Sicilian Sesame Cookies: Biscotti Regina

A Sicilian classic! The outer sesame seed crunch of these cookies goes oh-so-well with the satisfying moist lemony center.

Recipes

Sicilian Biancomangiare – Medieval Purity

A Medieval dish of purity that can be both savory or sweet

Recipes

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant is the star of this popular southern Italian dish, we tell you how to make caponata siciliana di melanzane at home.

Recipes

Panelle Siciliane (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)

Cibo da strada or street food has existed since ancient times and Sicily’s capital is noted for deep fried delights such as cazzilli (potato croquettes), quaglie (eggplant quails) and panelle (chickpea fritters)

Recipes

Rustic Chocolate Cake From Modica

A chocolate that dates back to the ancient culture of the Aztecs, arriving to the charming Baroque town of Modica makes for the perfect main ingredient for this rustic Italian cake.

What others are saying about Sicily

@mariarjbruno asks:

Hello,

I am looking for ways to move to Italy. My parents were from Sicily and I reached out the embassy to get an Italian Passport but because my parents relinquished theirs to for the US I am not eligible. Any ideas ???

Thank you in advance.

Maria

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@scottkeat asks:

Me and the wife dived on in and bought a small home outside of Monreale (PA), sight unseen from USA. We’ve been granted permission to see/secure it and one of the major tasks is to get utilities up and running. Does anyone have advice about electricity, gas, water, internet, garbage?

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@mcmcmc asks:

Hello,

I wondered if anybody could help with getting a GP - family doctor... when i inquired in Modica at the polyambulatorio office, they said that

that I would have to pay from around 370 euros a year (more depending on income) in order to be part of the Italian NHS system.

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