Sicily

Marsala – a taste of history

Marc Millon urges you to try this often under-rated Sicilian wine

Roman amphorae seized from hiding place under the sea

Art police on Wednesday seized five Roman amphorae that traffickers had removed from an ancient shipwreck and hidden elsewhere under the sea off the Sicilian island of Filicudi.

Messina bridge 'start-up next year'

Work on building the world's longest suspension bridge across the Messina Straits will start next year, the CEO of the contracting company said Friday.

Sicilian bread gets EU quality label

A type of traditional Sicilian bread has obtained a European Union protected label.

'Priceless' byzantine cup found on seabed

Italian art cops have found a priceless Byzantine drinking cup in the waters off southern Sicily.

Jewels in the crown - Aeolian Islands – part 2

Anna Mockford was sure nothing on earth could compare with the isles of Greece, but a visit to Italy’s enchanting Aeolian Islands changed her mind…

Jewels in the crown - Aeolian Islands – part 1

Anna Mockford was sure nothing on earth could compare with the isles of Greece, but a visit to Italy’s enchanting Aeolian Islands changed her mind…

Palermo poppy plantation discovered

Police on Thursday discovered a poppy plantation outside Palermo with some 800 plants of the illegal opium-producing variety.

The charms of Cefalù

The jewel of Sicily‘s north coast, Cefalù is a historic fishing port with a dramatic setting and beautiful beaches.

Foodie fun in Sicily

Ten tasty ideas from Germaine Stafford on how to enjoy one of Italy’s most exciting regions..

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