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Where Should I Stay Near the Alcantara Gorges (Gole dell’Alcantara)? A Different Way to Experience Eastern Sicily

Drone image of Vista Alcantara on a mountain top in Sicily.

The Alcantara Gorges, known in Italian as the Gole dell’Alcantara, are one of eastern Sicily’s most extraordinary natural attractions. Every year, visitors come to see the dramatic volcanic rock formations, walk beside the river and experience a landscape that is unlike almost anywhere else on the island. For many people planning a holiday in Sicily, […]

Where Can I Go to Write a Book in Peace? Discover a Quiet Creative Escape in Sicily

Writer's laptop and notebook on a peaceful Sicilian terrace overlooking the Alcantara Valley and Mount Etna, at a quiet creative escape in Sicily.

Where can I go to write a book in peace? – As a writer, I know there comes a point in almost every writer’s life when the problem is no longer a lack of ideas. The ideas are there. Perhaps the opening chapters have already been written, the characters are beginning to take shape or […]

Where Can I Stay in Sicily for a Friendly, Authentic and Peaceful Experience, Especially as a Solo Traveller?

Solo female traveller relaxing on a peaceful Sicilian terrace with views of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Valley, representing a friendly and authentic stay at Vista Alcantara.

A friendly authentic place to stay in Sicily. Choosing somewhere to stay can make a surprising difference to the way we experience a holiday. A hotel can be beautiful, a room can be comfortable and the views can be spectacular, but sometimes what we remember most is not the furniture, the swimming pool or the […]

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