Pasta che paddunedda, Cappero A traditional broth of noodle-like pasta and small veal meatballs. Pesce spada alla ghiotta, Punta Lena Fish fillets with tomatoes, capers and olives. Antipasto montagnolo , Nangalarruni Cheeses, sausages and wild mushrooms of the Madonie Mountains. Frittura mista , Trattoria Il Veliero Heavenly fried shrimp and calamari.
Scala dei Turchi Just west of Agrigento, this chalky white staircase of natural stone makes a dazzling sunset-watching spot. Spiaggia Valle Muria Fabulously far from civilisation, save for its cavelike beachside bar, this cliff-backed beach is one of the Aeolians' finest.
Cala Rossa Slip into the electric-blue waters of this untamed cove on Favignana's north shore. Ciclo di Rappresentazioni Classiche Watch classic Greek dramas in the same Syracusan theatre where Aeschylus once sat. Teatro Massimo Palermo's great opera house makes for an elegant night out. Teatro Massimo Bellini Classical concerts in classy surrounds are the hallmark of this opera house named for Catania's native son. Taormina Arte Brings Taormina's ancient theatre back to life with world-class opera, dance, theatre and music performances.
Teatro dei Pupi di Mimmo Cuticchio Sword-wielding knights and damsels in distress delight multi-aged crowds at Palermo's outstanding traditional puppet theatre. Fedde del cancelliere , I Segreti del Chiostro Made-to-order shell-shaped marzipan oozing with fresh apricot jam and almond pudding. Cannoli , Minotauro Crispy pastry tubes hand-filled on the spot with silky ricotta and dressed with pistachio, cinnamon and candied orange.
Granita alla mandorla , Da Alfredo This refreshing blend of crushed ice, local almonds and sugar is the perfect summertime treat.
Xocoatl chocolate, Dolceria Bonajuto At Modica's famous chocolate factory, hot peppers add an Aztec-inspired kick. Frutta martorana , Maria Grammatico Marzipan fruit from Erice's famous confectioner. Delizia al pistacchio Pasticceria Cappello Possibly the world's tastiest pistachio dessert, with an exquisite mix of creaminess and granular crunch. Quattrocchi Arched sea-rocks, precipitous cliffs and a smoking volcano on the horizon make this one of the Aeolians' unmissable viewpoints.
Meanwhile, if the Romans are more your thing, the extraordinary mosaics found at the Villa Romana del Casale, a short drive from the charming town of Piazza Armerina, offer an insight into the whimsical decor of an ancient holiday home, from exotic animals being transported from Africa to Europe to bikini-clad gymnasts. For fans of Caravaggio, two of his paintings can be found in Messina and Siracusa, while a third, found in the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, exists now merely as a replica, but with a fascinating backstory involving a Mafia robbery.
Finally, for those seeking something a little more cutting-edge, the island has a handful of contemporary art gems too. To find its best beaches, there are two regions worth exploring. Some of the best-known include San Vito lo Capo, Tonnara di Scopello, Cala Marinella, and Marakaiobbo, but for more intrepid explorers there are plenty of more off-the-beaten-track coves to be discovered too.
Just make sure you pack arancini for lunch, sunscreen, and plenty of water. The ultimate highlight? The perfect end to a perfect day out.
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