Cefalu (Sicily)

Cefalù is a city in the Province of Palermo, located on the northern coast of Sicily. The town, with its population of just under 14,000, is one of the major tourist attractions in the region. Despite its size, every year it attracts millions of tourists from all parts of Sicily and also, from all over Italy and Europe.
The Cathedral-Basilica of Cefalù is a Roman Catholic church begun in 1131, in a style of Norman architecture.

Sicily Highlights

Italy’s Chocolate Festivals

Festival

Italians love chocolate and the country has a fine tradition of artisanal chocolate-making.

Cherubs fishing - Roman mosaics at Villa del Casale Sicily

In the Heart of Sicily, the Finest Mosaics of the Roman World

Monuments

In Piazza Armerina, the finest mosaics of the Roman world give us a peek at the lifestyle of the ancient Roman elite.

‘Arancini’ Enters the Oxford English Dictionary

Delicacies

The famed fried rice balls typical of Sicilian cuisine have been added to the 'bible' of the English language.

Italy’s Best Coffee Houses

Foodie Guide

For a truly exceptional coffee experience, here are some of the winners of the coveted “3 tazzine e i 3 chicchi” top...

Top 5 Things to See and Do in Palermo

Travel Guide

One of the most fascinating cities in Italy, with a thousand-years-old history, Palermo makes for a perfect weekend...

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Top Experiences In Sicily

Babilonia Language School

Language Schools

Taormina

Tuscan Tennis Holidays

Tennis Holidays

Sardinia

121 Italian Tuition

Online Courses

Abruzzo

Chef Dominique Rizzo Pure Food and Wine Tours to Sicily, Book by 10th November 2019 for $300 discount on the "Eastern Sicily and Aeolian Islands Tour".

Cooking School

Sicily

Best Places To Stay In Sicily

Le Case del Principe Pantelleria

Pantelleria

House for Rent

Casa Augusto B&B

Agrigento

Bed and Breakfast

Agriturismo Limoneto

Siracusa

Agriturismo

Casa del Mar Sicilia

Modica

Bed and Breakfast

Alla Giudecca

Siracusa

Bed and Breakfast

Villa Dei Papiri

Siracusa

Agriturismo

Hotel le Muse

Siracusa

Hotel

La Dimora di Spartivento

Ragusa

Hotel

Properties for Sale in Sicily

Villa in Noto

€250 000

Villa in Naso

€160 000

Villa in Augusta

€980 000

Villa in Siracusa

€1 900 000

Villa in Avola

€820 000

Apartment in Mazara del Vallo

€400

Apartment in Spadafora

€148 000

Villa in Mazara del Vallo

€120 000

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Recipes from Sicily

Sicilian Biancomangiare – Medieval Purity

Dolce

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

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Piatto Unico

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

Panelle Siciliane (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)

Piatto Unico

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)

Rustic Chocolate Cake From Modica

Dolce

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.

Insalata di Arance, Orange Salad

Antipasto

One of Sicily’s most noted appetizers is the insalata di arance or orange salad, and is commonly made with the popular local orange varieties (Tarocco, Moro, or Sanguinello). There are numerous variations to this...

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Hi, we have recently had our electricity supply ceased as we had unpaid bills. We have settled the bill and tried to reactiviate only now they say we have been blacklisted. It is with Enel Energia, they say we need...

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@John Devereux asks

Hi-I have owned 2 building plots in Sicily for a few years. Due to a road collapse and the commune not rebuilling the road I have been unable to build a property as intended. ! question :I have been told...

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