Ribera – a small town in Sicily with nice 14th century castle

Ribera, Sicily, Italy

Ribera is a small town in the province of Agrigento in southern Sicily with 20 000 inhabitants. It lies close to the sea at a height of 223 meters above sea level between two valleys (Verdura and Magazzolo valleys) on a plain called San Nicola. The town and its surroundings is predominantly agricultural. But Ribera also offers a lot of

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Giardini Naxos – attractive small summer resort in Sicily

Giardini Naxos, Sicily, Italy

Giardini Naxos is a small sea resort with about 8400 inhabitants. It is situated just a short walk north of the bigger and better known town of Taormina. Naxos is sought out primarily for great swimming and fishing. Giardini Naxos occupies a narrow strip between the coast and the foot of Monte Tauro. Giardini Naxos with a view of Etna

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