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The island of Sicily is Italy’s largest region and is also its most varied. In terms of geography, there are offshore islands, endless coastline, rugged mountains, rolling wheatfields and volcanos, but its history and architecture are also of note. Sicily formed a significant portion of the Greek empire, was strategically vital to Rome, and was invaded in succession by the Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Spanish and Bourbons, before unifying with Italy. Each conquest left its mark, to create a palimpsest of cultures on the island.
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Fish festival at the port.
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A procession of the Madonna of the Fishermen and a sardine feast.
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Cherry festival, with traditional folk music.
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A peach festival, with local food and popular music.
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Local treats, including carob, breads, olive oil, wine and cheese.
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The menu depends upon what the owner’s fishing boats bring in. The animated owner may also have a glass of wine with you.
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Exceptional sea salt is produced here using 16th-century windmills. The Museo del Sale explains production.
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Richly flavoured salt has been harvested from the sea near Trapani since Phoenician times (see Saline, Salt Pans).
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Born in Modica, Quasimodo (1901–68) wrote anti-Fascist works in a political climate that made it necessary to disguise his message. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1959.
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Dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo, the church of San Carlo is on the Corso and forms part of Noto’s dramatic Baroque skyline. It is currently acting as the town’s cathedral while the latter’s dome is under repair (see San Carlo al Corso).
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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