The most romantic villages in Sicily: where to go on Valentine’s Day
What are the romantic places in Sicily where you can celebrate the day of lovers?
“L’sola dei mille” is one of the most popular destinations for those who have decided to plan a romantic getaway. There are some truly picturesque places for those who would like to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year in the best way, but suitable for other times as well.
Marzamemi, Cefalù and Erice: romantic places to visit
In the province of Syracuse, and just a few kilometers from Pachino and Noto lies the seaside village of Marzamemi. Getting lost hand in hand among the narrow streets of this jewel of Eastern Sicily and savoring the scent of the sea can be a real panacea for a couple’s well-being.
The advice is to stay until sunset time and watch this fishing village tinged with unique colors. Try it to believe it!
To find architectural beauty coupled with breathtaking views, however, just get to Cefalù. The Arab-Norman town has been included not only among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites but also within a list of the
ten most romantic cities in Italy.
Not to be missed is a visit from the ancient medieval washhouse, and then continue with an obligatory passage under the Pescara gate where you can take a selfie of couples (considered one of the most Instagrammable places in Sicily) and end with a romantic dinner in one of the restaurants that overlook the sea. And if you don’t know where to sleep, we recommend a perfect place to spend a few days in the country: Porta Terra Apartment. Located in the historic center and within walking distance of the golden beach, it creates the perfect mix between the need for intimacy and the chance to soak in the nightlife.
But could we not include in this small list the city that is home to the castle of Venus? At Erice
you may come across road signs inviting you to kiss your loved one. Everything here is romantic: its history, legend, and even almond cakes! You will come out enchanted and even more in love.
Where to admire the most beautiful sunsets in Sicily?
Sunset is known to be a favorite moment for most couples. Sicily offers amazing frames, especially at sunset, giving unique hues and emotions.
Between the municipalities of Trapani and Paceco lies the Riserva Naturale Orientata Saline di Trapani e Paceco, a protected natural area established in 1995, covering about 1,000 hectares. For many visitors to this place it is possible to admire a sunset Among the most beautiful in the world. The white of the salt marshes complements the blue of the sea, tinged with red, orange and yellow. With the very distinctive windmills in the background. The photos that can be taken in this glimpse of western Sicily are truly unique and striking.
Of the beauty of the Turkish staircasethen you never stop talking. Back on the lips of most for an unfortunately having been defaced with iron oxide dust during an act of vandalism, this beautiful naturalistic “jewel” now turned white, thanks to the work of a few volunteers, gives as the sun goes down contrasts of colors, high-emotional sunsets (heart-proof even for the less romantic) and fairy-tale full moons. What better places to spend Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day 2022 in Sicily: the best art exhibitions
Gift a museum visit ticket to your loved one on the occasion of the festival of lovers, can be an idea as beautiful as it is original. At Palace of Culture in Catania is still running the exhibition Andy Wharhol-Banksy: a roundup of more than 1,000 works on display that testifies to the innovative journey of the two artists. The first is the father of the pop art, the other one of the world’s most famous street artists, both united by the great genius of wanting to communicate their works to the world in a way that is never mundane.
Instead, until Feb. 19 at the Raffaello Art Center in Palermo, it will instead be possible to immerse oneself in the masterpieces of Renato Guttuso, Impressionist painter with strong social commitment. The focus will be on the artist’s graphic work through a selection of twenty works ranging from Sicilian landscapes and still lifes to his nudes.
In short, happy Valentine’s Day to all in the name of art.
by Davide Donnarumma