Sicily
Ferry to Sicily: everything you need to know
Eine der meistgestellten Fragen, die uns erreichen, betrifft das Thema Fähre nach Sizilien: Wie komme ich auf eure wunderschöne Insel?
Von wo, wohin, wie lange, wie teuer, und wie und wann buche ich am Besten.
Damit deine Fährfahrt zu einem entspannten Erlebnis wird, sind hier unsere ultimativen Tipps:
Sizilien ist die größte Insel im Mittelmeer und gehört zu Italien. Es gibt keine Brücke vom italienischen Festland nach Sizilien. Auch wenn es dazu schon lange Pläne gibt. Wenn du auf dem Landweg nach Sizilien reisen möchtest, musst du auf jeden Fall irgendeine Fähre nehmen.
Animal welfare Sicily
If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you may have already seen one or two of our boys' stories: Luzi, Paule, Batman and Robin. They bring us a lot of joy and enrich our lives. We love them very much. All foundlings, street dogs and...
Palermo safety & fact check: how unsafe or safe is Palermo really?
What role does safety play in choosing a destination? Certainly a big one. That's why we would like to take a closer look at this topic. Because Palermo and Sicily in general are often associated with the mafia, which worries some people....
Targa Florio - 1948 to 1977 - The race goes on
Targa Florio - Part Two After World War II, the Targa Florio returned in all its glory and fascination. So fasten your seatbelts and embark on an exciting journey through time and the moving history of the Targa Florio. The streets of Sicily shook...
Targa Florio: A car race that makes Sicily shake!
Imagine entering our appartamento in Palermo and seeing not only a poster of the Targa Florio, but a whole collection of original photos of this legendary car race. A whiff of history hovers in the air. I confess, the poster is just a...
Palermo Ballaro | Palazzo Vetrano | Apartment in the heart of the old town | Centro Storico 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭
You are looking for the perfect vacation home? It should be something special. An apartment in the old town of Palermo, central and in the middle of life. But please not too loud. Is there such a thing at all? Maybe you have found it. Palazzo Vetrano The Palazzo Vetrano...
PALAZZO VETRANO - Our sustainability concept - Sustainable travel 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭
You want to reduce your ecological footprint while traveling? How can we support you? We see this as our joint contribution to reducing environmental impact, conserving natural resources and promoting socially responsible...
Palermo Street Food: Food makes you happy!
Street Food - Food Educates! It is said that Sicilians talk about food when they are not eating. In any case, people in Sicily love to cook as much as they love to eat. If the Sicilian exceptionally lacks time, he trusts even once on fast or....
Mercato di Ballaro | Does Palermo's oldest market offer more than street food?
When we first traveled to Sicily in 2015, our first stop was not only Palermo, but the old town district of Albergheria. A small BnB, right next to the historic Mercato di Ballarò. In the meantime, we have our own BnB. This one is also located at...
Palermo Centro Storico | More than just an old town?
Where better to hear the true heart of Sicily beating than in the Centro Storico, the old town of Palermo? This oldest part of Palermo is rich in history, churches, monuments and magnificent historic buildings. The Centro Storico is as much a reflection of the...
Street Art Pruvincia di Palermo | Grafitti | Murale | Wall Painting | Part 5 of 5
Street art in the province Today we're heading out of the city and into the province. Pruvincia is the Sicilian word for province. Murals, urban art, stencils, cut-outs, pop-up art, sticker art and stencil graffiti can also be found in the "province". In this...
Street Art Palermo Neustadt | Grafitti | Murale | Wall Painting | Part 4 of 5
Palermo Street Art New Town In today's Part IV of our Palermo Street Art Tour, we visit Palermo's suburbs. Palermo's suburbs are very different from the historic old town. All the more they offer an opportunity not only to see street art....
Street Art Palermo | Graffiti | Murale | Mural | Part 3 of 5
Palermo Street Art: Ballaro & Kalsa In part 1 and part 2 of our series Murale we report about the old town of Palermo, the so-called Centro Storico. If you don't know it yet, we recommend to start with part 1. You can find the link here...
Street Art Palermo Kalsa | Graffiti | Murale | Mural | Part 2 of 5
Palermo Street Art In part one of our series 'Streetart Palermo' we report about street art in Palermo's old town district Ballarò. In part three we will cover the old town district La Loggia, as well as the Capo district. If you don't know this 1st part yet, we recommend you to...
Street Art Palermo Ballaro | Graffiti | Murale | Mural | Part 1 of 5
Palermo Street Art History Mural painting, i.e. street art, has a tradition in Palermo, "art theft" as well. A good example of this is certainly the fresco "Il Trionfo della Morte". This triumph of death dates back to the 15th century. What used to be...
CASA PIEVE | Tiny House with God's blessing
Those who followed us on Instagram last year already know the name Casa Pieve. And after our little house has become a bit of a focal point for the one or other traveler, we now want to report about it here. Tiny houses...
Cefalù, Sicily: Discover the Norman heritage of this charming coastal town
Welcome to Cefalù, an enchanted place on the north coast of Sicily! Here in Cefalù, the crystal clear sea meets a rich history and a vibrant culture. If you are ready to be enchanted by the breathtaking beauty of this coastal town,...
SICILY CAMPER ROUND TRIP | CONCLUSION AFTER FIVE MONTHS
Sicily Step by Step In total, we were on tour in Sicily for five months. Are there now a lot of tips about campsites? No, because we didn't see a single one. About restaurants? No, not even that. Because these were either due to our...
The Madonie and the most beautiful villages of Sicily
We have been in Sicily for a few months now, much longer than planned, and we keep discovering new things. It is not boring a day. Here in the Madonie, the largest nature reserve in Sicily, besides the breathtaking nature, there are the most amazing things we...
Modica and the best chocolate in Sicily
But today we are really going to Modica. No more excuses. We have reported here about the 1st failed attempt. We are curious to see if we like Modica as much as Noto. Both places belong to the baroque Val di Noto and thus to the UNESCO world cultural heritage....
Sicily: From Isola delle Correnti to Modica
From Isola delle Correnti at the southernmost point of Sicily, we set off for Modica and Ragusa. After we liked Noto so much, we want to see more of the baroque Val di Noto. It is surely not without reason that it belongs to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. According to Navi...
The Isola delle Correnti at the southernmost point of Sicily
When the alarm clock rings this morning here at Isola delle Correnti at 6 o'clock, I am still very tired. I open the sliding door, standing open in the hope that it will rain and I can lie down again and continue sleeping. But what I see there is so....
Marzamemi and Portopalo
Today we want to go to Marzamemi. We could walk along the beach, but we decide for a little bike ride. Quickly the Bromptons are unfolded and off we go. The road is good, there is little traffic and the nature is beautiful. Here makes the...
Noto and Noto Antica
Here in Sicily, we leave the beautiful Cavagrande del Cassibile gorge and make our way to Noto. We have heard many good things about this beautiful baroque city. The entire 'Val de Noto' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Val' means...
Taormina and the Isola Bella
We have very good memories of our last Sicily vacation. Taormina had pleased us particularly well. Clearly, we have to go there again. At that time we had unfortunately only 2 weeks time. Only two weeks for all of Sicily, is just a bit...
The gorge Cavagrande del Cassibile
Today we hike in the Cavagrande del Cassibile. We have heard the Sicilians call it their Grand Canyon. Since we have already visited the Grand Canyon, we want to see what the Sicilian offshoot can do. We pack ourselves a...
Onroad and offroad from Brucoli to Noto
Torgit: It's been quiet on our blog for a while, but today was another one of those days I have to tell you about. Blog and Instagram blog writing is more work than expected and sometimes we just have too bad net in the evening, or just after...
Syracuse - the pearl of Sicily
Syracuse Syracuse with the beautiful old town Ortigia has already inspired us on our 1st vacation in Sicily, so now it was again at the top of our bucket list. Since we live in our SpaceCamper, we are more in nature than in cities....
San Vito Lo Capo - Highlights and tips for campers
San Vito Lo Capo At the tip of a cape, located in northwestern Sicily, is San Vito Lo Capo. We have heard so many good things about San Vito Lo Capo, so it was high on our bucket list. They say here is the most beautiful beach....
Police operation | Cala di Punta Lunga | Are they scaring us out of paradise?
"...Can you see themYou can see them..." This morning we slept in nicely here on the beach of Macari and drank our coffee in peace. So a wonderful morning like in paradise. Yesterday at the edge of the bay were still a lot of Italian white goods,...
Sicily - The arrival in Palermo by ferry
Heading west of Sicily As soon as we arrive in Sicily on the ferry from Sardinia, we head west first. Marc and I had already been to Sicily 4 years ago. Back then, we circumnavigated the island in just 2 weeks in a Fiat 500 during our vacation....
Sicily up close - your gateway to this wonderful island
Welcome to our Sicily overview page, the gateway to a breathtaking jewel in the heart of the Mediterranean. For over three years, Torgit and Marc have traveled to various European countries and islands. Always with us was our faithful companion, a SpaceCamper VW bus.
But nowhere have we taken as much time as here in Sicily. First, we spent seven months criss-crossing the island. Our journey was a passionate discovery of the island's culture, history, cuisine and incomparable charm.
We were so captivated by Sicily that we decided to settle down here. Our blog is characterized by a deep connection to the island and its lifestyle. We want to set ourselves apart from the usual travelers who may have visited the island for a week and believe they have fully explored it. Because we now know that Sicily is always worth a visit.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Sicily with us. Here you will find everything you need to know in our articles, from the hidden treasures of Palermo to the breathtaking adventures of the Targa Florio. Our articles offer insider insights into the exciting Palermo street art scene, the delicious secrets of Palermo street food and recommendations for first-class hotels and cozy vacation apartments in Palermo.
But that's not all. Safety in Palermo is an important concern for us. We share our valuable experience and advice to ensure that your stay is as pleasant and worry-free as possible.
Let's explore the wonders of Sicily together and uncover its secrets. Welcome to our site, join us on this unforgettable journey and immerse yourself in the authentic Sicily!
The following topics await you:
Sicilian cuisine - a culinary experience:
Sicilian cuisine is incomparable, characterized by flavours and traditions. Let's explore Sicilian food together and enjoy the culinary highlights of this island. Our articles offer insights into authentic dishes and the best places for a culinary experience in Sicily.
Sicilian sights and historical treasures:
Sicily is a true paradise for those interested in history and culture. We take you on tours through the historical sites of Palermo, Syracuse, Taormina and Agrigento. Find out more about Sicily's top sights and the fascinating history of this island.
Fantastic beaches and picturesque coastal towns:
The coasts of Sicily offer unforgettable beach experiences. Dive into crystal-clear waters in places like San Vito Lo Capo, Cefalù and Taormina.
Sicilian culture and its living traditions:
Experience the unique Sicilian traditions, be it at festivals, processions or in the local markets. We will guide you through the vibrant cultural heritage of this island and show you how you can be part of it.
Adventures in nature - outdoor activities:
Sicily is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Our adventures in nature include hiking in the breathtaking landscapes of the Madonie, water sports in the clear waters and much more. Discover the wide range of outdoor activities Sicily has to offer.
Sicily at any time of year:
Whether you visit Sicily in spring, summer, fall or winter, our blog posts adapt to the seasons. Find out what activities and events await you in each season.
Sicily's breathtaking geography:
The landscapes of Sicily are of incomparable beauty, from the picturesque hills of the Madonie to the majestic volcano Etna. We take you on a journey through the unique geography of this island.
Wine and olive growing in Sicily:
Sicily is proud of its first-class wine and olive growing. Discover the secrets of Sicilian wine and visit renowned wineries. Learn more about the olive groves that produce the precious Sicilian olive oil.
Discover Sicily on your own:
If you are looking for adventure and prefer the freedom of exploring Sicily on your own, we will give you valuable tips for car rental, route planning and independent travel.
Insider tips and secrets:
We will also share well-kept secrets and insider tips that we have collected over the course of our seven-month trip. These treasures off the beaten track will make your trip to Sicily unique.
Arts and crafts in Sicily:
Sicily is rich in traditional arts and crafts. Learn more about ceramics from Caltagirone, basket weaving from Palermo and other local crafts. We will show you where you can admire and purchase these works of art.
Sustainable travel in Sicily:
We are committed to sustainable travel and will show you ways in which you can travel through Sicily in an environmentally friendly and responsible way. This includes eco-friendly accommodation, local food and tips on avoiding waste.
Our mission is not only to introduce you to the beauty and culture of Sicily, but also to offer practical advice and inspiration for a tailor-made trip. We invite you to share our Sicily adventure with us and experience this breathtaking island in all its facets. Welcome to our Sicily overview page!