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  • Day 10 of 16 Days of Sicily | Dancing Dolphins

    The seas of Sicily are glorious. There are three: The Ionian on the east side, the African or Mediterranean to the south, and my favorite, the Tyrrhenian on the north side of the island. They are turquois and lapis and all shades of blue; they are clear and clean; often, they are calm; and in the…

  • January 2, 2023 In Sicily

    Today… Oh, today. I apologize to my friends in New York. Yes, this was the absolutely perfect day we had in Sicily today at my favorite place to swim (If you follow me, you’ve seen this view from Capo Zafferano looking at Palermo before.). In my opinion, the Tyrrhenian Sea this time of year is…

  • Sicily For Lovers Of Swimming

    Summer in Sicily for lovers of swimming and the sea is the ultimate. Castellammare del Golfo is an outstanding place to spend a few days. Look at the castle! Look at the color of the water! Ideal time to go is June 1 to the end of July, when the temperatures are just right and…

  • Moments Of Connection Hang In My Mind’s Eye

    How does one summarize a trip of the soul? We experienced so much these past few days in Sicily, which I’ll recount in posts over the next few days. In sum, it was the moments I spent reconnecting with friends, family, and colleagues that truly made this personal tour of Sicily remarkable. So, although I…

  • Find Skipper Roberto In Taormina Along the Beach

    An old photo of an unforgettable day in Taormina, Sicily: a boat excursion with skipper Roberto around Isola Bella. He’ll show you Sicily’s Blue Grotto and more. Look for Roberto and his colleagues along the beach when you take the funicular from the upper town down to Via Nazionale, where you can access Isola Bella.…

  • Yes, Sicily Is Stunning

    The Tyrrhenian Sea at Castellammare del Golfo We end our October 2021 Stunning Sicily small, group tour here, on a catamaran. We’ve got 4 spots left! Reserve your spot today at https://experiencesicily.com/2021-tours-of-sicily/stunning-sicily-tour-october-2021/

  • Going Far South In Eastern Sicily

    The Ionian Sea on the coast of southeastern Sicily looking at the fort on the island of Capopassero

  • 52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #49. Swim Off A Boat In Turquoise Seas

    (Location: Scopello)

  • Sailing In Sicily

    Even a cloudy day in Castellammare del Golfo is a beautiful day. There are many options for boat excursions in Sicily.