After seven days in Sicily in Italy, we are stoked to have taken the trip to one of the best islands in Italy. Our sevens days felt more like 14 days, due to doing so many wonderful things. Sister and I have had a great trip with many new great memories. Sister vacation is great!
Our trip started with maybe one of our craziest taxi transfer from the airport to Ortigia Island, which is the old part of Siracusa. Google map said 1 hour and 10 minutes it took us 45 minutes. I don’t remember the excuse the driver had due to being in shook, but he apologized for the crazy ride. He also said he usually drive normal. We arrived safely at our lovely hotel in Ortigia.
Siracusa
Ortigia is the old town of Siracusa, and is beautiful to walk around and get lost in the tiniest street you have ever walked in. And did you know that you can touch over to your neighbor when being on your balcony in Siracusa?
Did you know that in Ortigia you can eat anywhere and never get disappointed over the food? After four days of eating around in the town, we only discussed what was the best of the best! The creamy tomato ravioli or the pizza burrata that was more burrata then pizza. Oh and let’s not forget the creamy cannolis that are always room for in the stomach.
DIET IS A CRIME
If you are planning to go to Sicily remember elastic trousers, skirts,
The highlight of the trip was market in Ortigia with the best sandwich, where you are given the question: Do you trust me that I give you the best? It is not a real question, it is more like, I will provide you with the best, and you will love it. I love when people sometimes tell you that they know there shit best. He did, the sandwich was with triple cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, and another cheese I don’t remember the name of, and then Sicilian sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, rocket salad, and two types of ham, amen and welcome to Sandwich heaven.
Cala Zaffiro with Sparkling Blue Ocean
One of the days in Ortigia, we decided to go out of the city center and explore a natural bay for swimming. Crystal clear blue water, perfect sea breeze, and ice-cold Aperol spritz in my hand. A pretty perfect day in the seaside of Sicily.
Noto the City of Baroque
Another great moment was our day in Noto, we went visiting Cafe Sicilia, and for you that don’t know that name or haven’t watched Chefs Table, well they are famous for there Granita and there love for the produce of Sicily. First, I had the lemon Granita with brioche, and the next day, the apricot, which was my favorite due to tasting like heaven on earth silky smooth and creamy on the tongue. Cafe Sicilia did not disappoint; even do we were not the only people who had seen Chefs Table, many tourists were there to taste the divines.
Airbnb Experience in Noto
The Airbnb experience was maybe the best surprise, due to having little expectations on what we were supposed to be delivered accept from excellent reviews.
The reviews were accurate, and we had a fantastic time exploring the farm to Fabio. The farm is inherited from his grandpa, and Fabio decided to keep staying local and authentic to the Sicilian agriculture. Growing Olives, Lemons, and low maintenance fruits in the form of water supply.
After walking around in the farm, we were in for a tasty Sicilian dinner. Starting with peaches then over to antipasti that included their cheese with local honey, bread, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil. Then zucchini and aubergine grilled to perfection, then we had pasta with dried tuna head shredded over the pasta as the salt pleaser. Then for dessert some chocolate and some homemade Limoncello.
If you want to meet Fabio and see his farm, check out his Airbnb experience: Tastes of Sicily at Our Farm
Etna Volcano & Agriculture Tourisme
We had the pleasure of staying at Etnella Eco Agriturismo, where we had dinner with wine tasting of natural wines from the Etna Volcano, and also we had amazing trekking around in the scenic landscape of Etna, which was an extraordinary experience due to being very different from other views in the world.
Sicily We Love You
What is our take on Sicily? Well, it’s easy, you should go! Sicily is terrific, and we only had seven days and decided to focus on the Siracusa area, we have a lot more to explore in Sicily, but our first taste of Sicily was everything we hoped for! Excellent food, wine, history, sparkling blue water, and Granita! We are thrilled to have covered Siracusa with Ortigia, Noto and Etna Volcano.
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2 Comments
Vi fikk gjort veldig mye på syve dager!! Så veldig fornøyd med det 🙂 Italia er utrolig vakkert!
Dere har jammen tatt turen forbi mange flotte steder (med fine fotomotiver) på Sicilia! Fikk lyst å dra dit med det samme 🙂