Markie & Giuseppe
Things To Do
Caltagirone
Swirling patterns, vibrant colors, detailed designs..... Wherever you go in Caltagirone this is what you will see! Ceramics is the name of the game and it has been for millennia. About a 3 and a half hour drive from Cinisi Virtually all buildings in the old town are decorated with ceramic tiles, shops spill their delightfully crafted wares onto the pavements and the effect is one of multichromatic vivacity. The highlight is undoubtedly the 142 steps of the Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte that connect the lower town with the older upper town.
Castellammare del Golfo
Castellammare del Golfo is not just the name of a town, but also a descriptive summary of its main characteristics: a seafront castle overlooking a large gulf. About a half hour drive from Cinisi
Cefalu
Just one hour's drive east of Palermo, sitting serenely between its natural bay and the towering rocky granite mass of La Rocca, is Cefalù. About an hour drive from Cinisi For a small town, Cefalù offers a great deal, including sandy beaches, winding Mediaeval streets flanked with all manner of shops, excellent restaurants serving the freshest of fish and last but certainly not least, its unique Norman cathedral.
Dattilo
As if the photo of Giuseppe eating his favorite cannolo isn't convincing enough, the small town of Dattilo is home to EuroBar a must stop for that famous cannolo! About a half hour drive from Cinisi
Erice
Towering over the west of Sicily at 751m above sea level, Erice is a wonderfully preserved Mediaeval town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history. About an hour drive from Cinisi
Palermo
Palermo, the regional capital of Sicily, is a city with a distinct, almost tangible atmosphere, a place of mystery, where reality often outperforms the traveller’s imagination and preconceived stereotypes. Rich with history, breathtaking architecture, and some of the best eats, Palermo is a must see during your time in Sicily! About a half hour drive from Cinisi
Ragusa
An incredible place in its self, but also a great landing point to see many beautiful towns such Noto, known for its baroque architecture, and of course it's impossible not to mention the chocolate of Modica, one of the best for its particular and ancient processing About a 4 hour drive from Cinisi
Scala Dei Turchi
The Agrigento coast is home to the famous Scala Dei Turchi, translated it means "Stair of the Turks", a breathtaking natural creation formed by the sea and wind composed of marl clay About a 2 hour drive from Cinisi
Taormina
Taormina has been the most popular tourist destination in Sicily for a couple of hundred of years, beautifully restored mediaeval buildings, breathtaking views around every corner and a giddy network of winding streets strewn with shops, bars and restaurants make for a must visit! About a 3 hour drive from Cinisi
Mount Etna
Mount Etna is the highest Mediterranean island mountain and the most active stratovolcano in the world! About a 4 hour drive from Cinisi
If you have the time…
If you have the time to explore outside of Sicily while you are vacationing for the wedding one of Giuseppe and it’s favorite cities in all of Italy is Milano, it is such a unique and vibrant city. Of course Venice, also holds such a place in our heart, it is such a special place that truly takes your breath away.