White and pristine, these seaside cliffs are coveted by Sicilians, and are a priceless gift from Madre Terra (Mother Nature). La Scala dei Turchi, or Stairs of the Turks, is a natural phenomenon of hard-mud material that is a combination of calcium carbonate and lime mixed with other types of clay and silt, called marl…
Category: Nature
Capturing The Sunset Through Photography In Sicily
As the sun sets on 2021, I’m thinking ahead to September 2022, when we at Experience Sicily are co-hosting Photography In Sicily, a small-group tour, with Hunt’s Photo and Video. Luminary Don Toothaker will be your photography guru on this curated experience. I planned for us to be at this spot at sunset one evening….
A Table With A View In Sicily
Your table is ready for you. (Photo taken in the Sicani Mountains, north of Agrigento)
A Face Without Eyes For The Solstice In Sicily
The winter solstice is upon us, yet I look forward to the summer solstice, when this sculpture of a Greek mask takes center stage at the sculpture garden and farm of Lorenzo Reina, the creator of Teatro Andromeda in Santo Stefano Quisquina. If you plan ahead and know an insider, you could be present here,…
The Rewards Of Punta Bianca
The Mediterranean Sea at Reserva Punta Bianca in Agrigento Province is something to behold. This is one of those magnificent places that isn’t easy to find unless you have insider knowledge. One day last spring, I went looking for it. I parked my rental car seemingly in the middle of nowhere, put on my hiking…
The Magical Iblean Mountains
Sitting upon a shelf of limestone that is part of the African tectonic plate, the magical Iblean Mountains were featured on Italian television today, for a good reason: They possess a mysterious beauty with a profound history – – both human and natural. For those interested in both and who want to hike while in…
Brown Cows In Sicily
Modican cows are a beautiful breed that are primarily cultivated in southeastern Sicily. Their milk is used to make excellent cheese and ricotta. Note that the cannoli in Ragusa Province, where this photo was taken) are (more often than not) made with ricotta from Modican cows.
A Sea Of Sicilian Olives
A silver sea of olive trees with the Mediterranean sea in the distance Between Castelvetrano and Menfi, Trapani Province Probably Nocellara del Belice species
Terry’s Photos From Stunning Sicily
Some photos from Stunning Sicily by our client Terry Preskar, October 2021. When can we return?
Stunning Sicily October 2021, Day 3
Ciao from Stunning Sicily, Day 3! We had the clearest weather I’ve seen in a long time on Mount Etna for our volcano excursion. It was truly exceptional! My groups often ask why they have to wake up so early for their Etna excursion. Well, today proved why–the night air clears out the smog from…