Photography: Frits Meyst
Text: Jillian Macdonald

It has been an often used cliché: 'one cannot put a spade into the Italian soil without unearthing something historical'. In Sicily this counts almost literally. Throughout the centuries, Sicily has been the place where different cultures met, mingled, and collided; from the Arabs to the Romans via the Greeks then followed by the Normans. Today, many archaeological sites and impressive ancient temples are the silent witnesses to this rich history. Sicily means intrigue, passion and a long lived traditional culture. Add this to a surround of crystal clear turquoise waters and what could be more inviting?

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