Events In Sicily
Christmas in Nicolosi
Traditional Christmas Markets from 26th November 2016 to 8th January 2017. The beautiful village on the Etna slopes organizes the usual Christmas exhibition named “Neve & Lapilli” (snow and lapillus): there are planned concerts, tastings and shows. Since the very first days if December, notes and Christmas songs of Bagpiper passing through the streets of the historical center, will create...
8th edition of the traditional Festi...
18th 20th November 2016 at the Exhibition Centre Agira (EN): stands, music, folklore, gastronomy. Cassatelle are Sicilian sweets typical of Enna gastronomy, originating in the town of Agira. Have a crescent shape, prepared with shortbread, tender and golden yellow color dusted with icing sugar, with a delicious and tasty filling of a cocoa mixture, chopped almonds, chickpea flour, sugar and...
12th edition of the Chestnut Festiva...
XXII edition of the Chestnut Festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia (ME), 5th-6th November 2016 Also this year the Pro Loco of San Salvatore di Fitalia renews its commitment to promoting an event which, together with the local companies, is helping the quality and genuineness of fitalesi local products, to be known and appreciated not only in Sicily. For some...
Ottobrata Festival in Zafferana Etne...
38th Edition of Ottobrata Zafferanese, the famous festival of Zafferana Etnea, will take place on each Sunday of October. Protagonists of each Sunday in Zafferana Etnea are the typical products of the earth; the visitor attracted by the typical Sicilian gastronomy will find the opportunity to appreciate grape, wine, mustard, honey, apples, seasonal fruits (prickly pears, pomegranates, walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, pistachios...
Le Vie dei Tesori. 10th Edition
Le Vie dei Tesori is a cultural and artistic festival that take place in Palermo since 10 years. 2016 is the 10th birthday of this great event which gives to you the opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of the main Sicilian town. During 5 weekends of october people can enjoy 90 wonderful artistic places, most of which are not usually open...
Cous Cous Fest 2016. 19th Edition
The end of summer and the beginning of autumn, in San Vito Lo Capo, means Cous Cous Fest, the international festival of cultural integration. Welcome diversity is the title of the 19th edition of Cous Cous Fest hosted as every year in the small city near Trapani. During ten days, 16-25 september, you have the opportunity to do a world tour...
Cultural rails in Sicily: trips on v...
Have you already planned your summer holiday? Have you already chosen the place where to spend your perfect holiday in Sicily? So you just have to think about your activities and your day trips. Summer 2016 in Sicily offers a really great experience for its inhabitants and above all for tourist which could enjoy an extraordinary adventure. The Italian Railway Company,...
All about the celebrations for Saint...
Are you getting ready for “U fistinu”, the main event of the city of Palermo? Everybody in Palermo is excited about the celebration of Saint Rosalia, “la Santuzza” in Sicilian dialect, a term of endearement that shows the great affection that people of Palermo have for her. Thousands of people get on the streets and celebrate every year Saint Rosalia during...
What do they do in Scicli for Easter
Scicli is one of the baroque jewels of Southeastern Sicily, chosen among others as the city to shoot the Montalbano series. Here during Easter holidays takes place the Alive Man Fest, a traditional parade to celebrate the resurrection of the Christ, affectionately called gioia (joy). At the climax of Holy Week, on Easter Sunday is celebrated the Resurrection of Christ,...
Holy week and Easter in Sicily
Sicily is famous for various reasons, landscape, beaches and obviously our beautiful mount Etna that watches over the east of the island. Furthermore, depending on the time of the year you visit Sicily, you can find something special and unique, such as the preparations for the Holy week and Easter in Spring. Easter in Sicily is one of the most important festivity of the year, a...