The gorgeous Italian island of Sicily is a true jewel in the
Mediterranean Sea. Abundant with culture and history, it is overrun
by celebrations each year. Nicknamed 'God's Kitchen', the island
offers those who wish to visit the best of Italian cuisine, from
wines to pastries, and from pasta to seafood. While its welcoming
shores are inviting all year round, the ideal way to enjoy this
vibrant place is to come during festival season, when the streets
are alive with partying and local products, fireworks light up the
night sky, and festivities go on for days. By staying in villas in
Sicily close to the action, visitors can get front-row access to
these events.
Sagra dell'Olio in the Nebrodi Mountains
Blessed with breath taking mountain ranges and
incredible beaches, the island offers the best of both worlds.
Travellers who prefer a mountain view can go to the local town of
Funari, located in the Nebrodi Mountains. Booking in to villas in
Sicily here on the last week of July will reward tourists not only
with a fantastic view, but also an unforgettable
experience.
The Sagra dell'Olio, or the Festival of the
Olives, is celebrated in Funari every July. The festival starts as
locals gather to showcase locally produced olives, olive oil, and
wine by setting up tents and stalls, and ends with a party filled
with music, good food, and good wine.
Fruits of the Sea
Festival in Marsala
The island is also an
incredible place to visit for fresh seafood - after all, it is
ideally located in the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can take
advantage of this by staying at the heart of celebrations, in one
of the many holiday villas. In Sicily, there is
an abundance of family accommodation in Mazara del Vallo, Marsala, the
home of the largest Mediterranean fishing fleets. It is also where
the La Sagra del Mare Festival, or the Fruits of the Sea Festival,
is held every August. The culinary festival's highlights involve
locals cooking seafood dishes in gigantic pans to serve guests, and
culminates in a grand celebration of dancing, fireworks, and
wine.
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PizzaFest in
Seccagrande
No visit here is complete
without sampling the best local pizza! Located in of Agrigento, Seccagrande has a sprawling
beach that gets packed with tourists during summer. At night, the
beach comes alive with bonfires and dancing, especially during
PizzaFest, when locals set up stalls selling pizza and other
traditional food. PizzaFest is celebrated annually at the height of
summer, every second week of September.
If visitors tire of the
superb beach and delicious pizza at Seccagrande, they can roam
around Agrigento for a different kind of view on Italian life. The
city is also known for the Velle dei Templi, a UNESCO Heritage Site
consisting of the archaeological relics of seven temples - namely
Temple of Juno, Temple of Concordia, Temple of Heracles, Temple of
Olympian Zeus, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Temple of Vulcan, and
Temple of Asclepius.
From townhouses to apartments and villas, Sicily offers
some wonderfully comfortable accommodation, to make that stay
in Sicily special. For a list of self-catering accommodation
in Italy,
click here.
If you need any guidance finding your dream Italian villa,
contact us at info@holidayhomesinitaly.co.uk and
one of our Italy specialists will be more than happy to
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