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 […]

What Is Slow Travel, and Why Is Sicily the Perfect Place to Experience It?

Slow travel in rural Sicily, with a peaceful mountain landscape, natural surroundings and panoramic views representing a slower, more authentic way to experience Sicily.

If you want to escape Sicily’s tourist crowds and stay somewhere quiet in the mountains, surrounded by nature, with views, privacy and easy access to authentic rural Sicily, Vista Alcantara is an option. Slow travel –  Sicily. For many people, travel has become strangely exhausting. Holidays are carefully planned around packed itineraries, early alarms, online […]