Aeolian Islands (Sicily)

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The Curious Traveler
salina
A Guide to Salina: The Island Known for the World’s Best Capers

Here are our suggestions to explore Salina island beyond the obvious, sharing the first-hand experiences and personal suggestions from local expert @EolieLover.

Foodie Guide
pop up restaurants in italy
This Summer’s Pop-up Restaurants Not to Miss in Italy

Here are some of the most interesting temporary locations, collaborations or pop-up restaurants that you don't want to miss this summer in Italy. 

Italian Ways
Ragusa alba
How Much Does it Cost to Live in Italy: Sicily

Before you sell up everything and move to Sicily there are some things you should be made aware of as visiting a place for a holiday is a different thing to living there full time.

The Curious Traveler
Cavagrande del Cassibile Natural Reserve Laghetti d'Avola Sicily
Sicily’s Wild Spots: Laghetti d’Avola

Selected by CNN as one of the world’s top 20 best places for swimming. 

Archeology
Valley of the Temples archeological park Sicily
Valley of the Temples in Sicily Obtains First Covid-Free Certification

The site is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece (Magna Grecia) art and architecture.

What you can't miss in Sicily

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Properties for sale in Sicily

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Country Home - Restored in Troina
125000
Country Villa with Land to Restore in Modica, Val di Noto 0
Villa in Modica
240000
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Villa in Ragusa
1300000
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Villa in Marsala
270000
Casa Plemmirio 1
Villa in Siracusa
2500000
La Mimosa 1
Villa in Alia
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Le dimore di Sant'Elia 1
Villa in Ragusa
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Elegante Sicilia 1
Business in Piazza Armerina
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Recipes From Sicily

Recipes
sesame cookies
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.
 

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Sicilian Biancomangiare – Medieval Purity

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

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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. 

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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)
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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.
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What others are saying about Sicily

@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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@SandraEric asks:

Is it cheaper to live in Italy than the US?

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@casadiforesta asks:

Hi All,

Does anyone have a contact telephone or email address for a Mr Giovanni Caruso who is a an olive trees expert using a polyconic vase pruning system to revive olive trees?  I have seen online he runs workshops in Sicily but cannot find any contact details.

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