WHO SAID SICILY IS ONLY BEAUTIFUL IN SUMMER?
You have many reasons to choose this extraordinary island as the destination of your next trip, especially at Christmas, whenthe atmosphere becomes magicaland so special.
Winter has nothing to envy to the warm season. You can always get lost in its calm and crystal-clearsea, letting the sun caress your skin, without giving up the gravitational slalom from the snow-capped peak of MountEtna, the highest volcano in Europe.
Entertainment,craft markets, concerts, and exhibitions, are organized just about everywhere. Among the most anticipated events, thenativity scenesin Sicily are authentic centuries-old forms of art. You never get tired of admiring them inchurches,museums,historic buildings, walkingthrough the alleys of small villages, while following itineraries full of surprises.Old and new traditions feed an constant need for spirituality which is renewed year after year.
Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eveare great occasions tohonor Christmas traditions even at the table. Wherever you are, don’t forget totaste the typical local delicacies, don’t miss out onflavors, such as the tasty and delicate “Piacentinu Ennese”, the black pig salami and the “Nebrodi provola”, the “scacce” from Ragusa, the “sfincione” from Palermo, the breaded from Caltanissetta.
And if it is true that we are all better at Christmas, you deserve all the sweetness that Sicily can offer: cannoli and ricotta cassata, rice “crispelle” with honey, Saint Lucy’s “cuccìa”, “buccellati” stuffed with figs, “mustazzola”, orange juice from Modica, almond cookies …
This is just a small taste of what awaits you. Go to the eventspage to find out aboutall the scheduled events and follow our Facebook page to stay up to date for your Xmas in Sicily!
