Where Can I Host a Unique Small Wellness Retreat in Sicily?

Breathwork retreat at Vista Alcantara with Jeurg Roffler

Want to host a Wellness Retreat in Sicily? – There is a particular kind of magic that happens when a group of people leaves behind their usual surroundings and comes together in a place where there is enough space to breathe, enough quiet to think and enough time simply to be together. A retreat is […]

What Is the Most Beautiful Part of Sicily?

Lush green Alcantara Valley in Sicily with the Alcantara River winding through the landscape, surrounded by olive groves, Mediterranean vegetation and hillside villages, with Mount Etna rising in the distance.

What is the most beautiful part of Sicily? – If you ask someone that question, you are likely to get a very different answer depending on who you ask and where they are from. Someone who loves the sea might immediately say Taormina, Cefalù or one of the island’s spectacular beaches. Someone fascinated by history […]

Where Can I Go on a Solo Creative Break? Discover a Quiet Escape in Sicily

Woman enjoying a solo creative break in Sicily, writing in a journal on a peaceful terrace overlooking the Alcantara Valley and Mount Etna.

Where Can I Go on a Solo Creative Break? – Great question and we understand that sometimes, being surrounded by other people becomes exhausting, even when those people are the ones we love. Modern life has a way of filling every available space with conversations, responsibilities, messages, expectations and demands on our attention. We spend […]

Where Can You Go in Sicily When You Simply Want to Do Nothing?

Peaceful mountain-top view from Vista Alcantara in rural Sicily, overlooking the Alcantara Valley and surrounding countryside, offering a quiet and secluded escape.

Where Can You Go in Sicily When You Simply Want to Do Nothing? – There is something rather strange about the way we approach holidays today. We spend weeks, sometimes months, looking forward to getting away from everyday life, only to arrive at our destination with another list of things we feel we should be […]

Where Should I Stay in Sicily to Visit Mount Etna, Taormina and the Alcantara Gorges?

Panoramic view of Mount Etna, the Alcantara Valley and rural eastern Sicily from Vista Alcantara, with mountains, countryside and the Alcantara Gorges in the landscape.

Where Should I Stay in Sicily to Visit Mount Etna, Taormina and the Alcantara Gorges? – That’s possibly one of the most difficult decisions when planning a holiday in eastern Sicily and the answer depends on what you’re looking for. The region offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes and experiences within a relatively small area, […]

Where Can I Go Off the Beaten Track in Sicily to Escape Tourist Crowds and Relax in Nature?

Palmento, Motta Camastra, Vista Alcantara, Historic site, Mountains, sicily, sicily island,

Where can I go off the beaten track in Sicily? When people think about a holiday in Sicily, their imagination often travels immediately towards the places they have seen in photographs, guidebooks and social media. They picture glamorous coastal towns, busy piazzas, famous beaches, colourful markets and restaurants where reservations need to be made weeks […]