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Focus on Tindari So you’ve heard of Taormina, Palermo and Cefalù, and possibly of the splendid baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa in the south east of the island. But have you ever heard of Tindari? And if so, how much do you know about it? Where is Tindari? If you drive along the motorway on the north coast between Palermo and Messina, somewhere between Capo d’Orlando and Milazzo, you’ll catch sight of the spectacular Sanctuary of the Black Madonna. This is Tindari’s most famous attraction, built on the ruins of the Tindari Castle, with views of the Tyrrhenian…

Stunning views from Casetta Gibbia in Tindari, Sicily

Sicily in June is jam-packed with colourful events and warm sunshine and low prices make the island a great destination for an early summer break. Villa specialist Wish Sicily features a large collection of apartments and villas for two to four with flexible arrival dates and, in some cases, three night minimum stays.   Beachfront on a budget:  Stay in a seafront cottage at Fontane Bianche on the outskirts of Syracuse, home to Italy’s leading Greek Theatre Festival (15 May-28 June) at the ancient theatre. The Case Maraldo cottages each have a private sea-view terrace and steps down to a…

Villa Atena

Sicily in May promises long, sunny days and the first taste of fresh spring time flavours. Get the lowdown here on where to go and what to see. This is the perfect time to visit Sicily’s nature reserves where you can hike, cycle and swim in fabulous crystal clear waters.  Each of the parks is incredibly diverse, ranging from large woodland areas in the Nebrodi to lush green spaces and natural pools at Cavagrande del Cassibile and the crocus and iris speckled cliff tops of the Zingaro Nature Reserve. Read more about our countryside villas here.   Gastronomic traditions in…