Tag: sea

  • Vendicari Nature Reserve’s Fields Of Gold

    Vendicari Nature Reserve was founded in 1984 to encourage birds and plant species to thrive on its approximately 3300 acres. The sanctuary, which is on the coast of southeastern Sicily, has had a constant presence of around 241 different species of birds and hundreds of different species of plants that are found throughout its saltwater…

  • Castle By The Golf On The Sea In Sicily

    The castle at Castellammare del Golfo (which means Castle of the Gulf on the Sea) was first built by the Arabs then rebuild by the Normans and then the Swabians. It once had a drawbridge. Today, from town you can walk across a modern bridge to access it. From this perspective on the sea it…

  • Swimming And Snorkeling Off The Boat In Sicily

    After you enjoyed a relaxed Sunday morning with a leisurely breakfast, if we were in Sicily, you would have seen this outstanding coastline at Capo Zafferano during a boat excursion with Skipper Vincenzo. You would have had the opportunity for swimming and snorkeling off the boat, where you would have swam in the turquoise Tyrrhenian…

  • Crystal Clear Cefalù

    Cefalù, Sicily with the island of Alicudi on the horizon (Look closely and you’ll see its silhouette.)

  • A Favorite Swimming Spot In Sicily

    A favorite swimming spot: Le Tre Piscine, Bagheria, Sicily. Strong swimmers only.

  • The Tyrrhenian Sea from Bagheria, Sicily

    The Tyrrhenian Sea at Mongerbino, a neighborhood of Bagheria, Sicily

  • Mountains And Sea In Western Sicily

    Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve in Western Sicily takes my breath away with its majestic mountains and turquoise sea.

  • Swimming In Siracusa

    When in Ortigia, you can swim right off the sea wall.

  • Vendicari Nature Reserve In Southeastern Sicily

    Located on the southeastern coast of Sicily, Vendicari Nature Reserve was founded in 1984 to encourage birds and plant species to thrive on its approximately 3300 acres. It’s been a huge success with the constant presence of around 241 different species of birds living among the salt water and fresh water marshes and lagoons. Supporting…