DK Travel : Sicily : Editor's choice

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Mandamento del Capo

This old neighbourhood winds around behind the cathedral down to via Maqueda. A residential area with bars, a puppet theatre and a good food market, it’s a slice of Palermo’s inner-city life.
Marco de Bartoli

Marco de Bartoli and his sons cultivate indigenous grapes and remain faithful to the traditions of their area. Their production includes classic Marsalas and the unfortified Vecchio Samperi, aged for 20 or 30 years.
Marinella di Selinunte

The fishing village at Selinunte has a great morning market and a historic centre of fishermen’s homes around the small port. The boardwalk is lined with bathing establishments, restaurants and bars.
Marsala

A fortified wine produced in Marsala since the 18th century. Awarded a DOC in 1986, Marsala is produced as Fine, Superiore (aged at least two years), Riserva (aged at least four years) or Vergine and Soleras (aged at least 10 years). Made from Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia grapes, the wine is amber with a rich perfume of citrus flowers and almonds.
Marzamemi

This little fishing village grew up around the tonnara (tuna fishery) and villa of the noble Villadorata family. The old village remains, but with the addition of modern resort features including popular nightclubs.
Meat

Excellent lamb and pork are produced in Sicily. Sausages are always spiced and made with finocchio (fennel seeds), stuffed in narrow casings and formed into continuous coils.
Men with Earpieces

Pocket radios allow sports fans to stay abreast of the partita (football match) or Formula Uno motor racing.
Mondello

This fishing village became a fashionable resort in the 19th century (see Mondello).
Museo Marionette

An extensive collection of worldwide puppet traditions (see Puppet Traditions and Museums).
Museo Pitrè

Founded in 1909 by Giuseppe Pitrè, chronicler of Sicilian customs, the museum preserves objects such as folk art and furniture.