Portorosa is a modern port resort in the north-east of Sicily, in the area between Tindari and Capo Milazzo. It is known as one of the largest tourist ports on the island with a capacity for hundreds of boats. It offers luxury hotels, apartments, restaurants and shops aimed at yachtsmen and tourists. The beaches are sandy, with a gentle entrance to the sea. The resort is well connected to the Aeolian Islands, making it an ideal starting point for boat trips. Nearby are the nature reserve Laghetti di Marinello and the archaeological site of Tindari with its ancient theatre. Its focus on water tourism makes it one of the most exclusive holiday areas in the region.
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Castello Ursino: a castle that was once surrounded by the sea
Imagine a mighty medieval castle whose walls were once bathed by the waves of the sea... and now stands in the middle of the city, surrounded by streets and houses. That's the story of Castello Ursino in Catania, one of the most dramatic and interesting castles in all of Sicily.
Tindari: ancient Greek theatre and sanctuary on a cliff above the Tyrrhenian Sea
On the northern coast of Sicily, high on a dramatic cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands, lies one of the island's most impressive historic sites - Tindari. Founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the ancient city combines archaeological treasures, breathtaking panoramas and a strong...
A lone Greek temple and ancient theatre overlooking the Sicilian mountains. Segesta
In the west of Sicily, among the rolling hills and mountains, lies one of the most mystical archaeological sites on the island - Segesta.its landmark is a lone Greek temple standing in the middle of the landscape. Nearby is an ancient theatre with breathtaking views of the Sicilian mountains and the sea in the distance.
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