DK Travel : Sicily : Editor's choice

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Vendicari

The reserve’s maquis supports thyme, rosemary and juniper; the wetlands host migratory birds. Depending on the season, watch for herons, egrets and flamingoes.
Via Landolina, Catania

Via Landolina, near the Piazza Bellini, is lined with bars and clubs. Music is the focus at the bar La Chiave, which usually has a programme of live music and in summer organizes Landolina Live, a full slate of live rock, folk and jazz during June, July and August.
Villa Rizzone, Modica

This Neo-Classical 19th-century villa has an open courtyard planted with palms, while the interior is painted in blue and gold.
Vittorio Emanuele Birreria, Sciacca

In a nice piazza at the end of Sciacca’s Corso sit out under palm trees enjoying the cool evening, live music, drinks and snacks. The setting is pure Sicily, with an up close and personal view of the Palazzo Steripinto across the street, with its deteriorating rustication and a single column articulating the corner. The Piazza A Scandaliato is also lively at night.
Wheat

The interior of the island was taken up with latifondi until well into the 20th century and it’s still an important source of income. Vast valleys and hills are devoted to cultivating Sicily’s special grano duro (see Bread).
When and Where

The prime time is Sunday afternoon or any day from dusk onwards. Walk around a piazza, down a corso or promenade, or anywhere people happen to gather.
Who

From babies in carriages to teens to grandparents, to entire families, couples and groups of friends, this is an open event.
Wine

During the 20th century large estates planted with wheat and other crops started planting vines to produce high-quality wine. Two examples are Regaleali near Vallelunga and Planeta near Sambuca di Siclia.
Zibbibo

The grape of Pantelleria, used for white wines and predominantly for the rich, full bodied passito .
’mpanatigghi

These Modican pastries imported by the Spanish Counts of Modica are empanadas , a pastry crust filled with chocolate, spices and ground beef.