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Each summer, the remote Italian island of Alicudi attracts a slow drip of tourists looking to escape the trappings of modernity. There are no cars or even roads on the two-square-mile volcanic outcrop, though footpaths are traversable by donkey. And while cellphone coverage is now available in most places, many houses lack electricity and water. Fo...

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When Agrigento was declared the Italian Capital of Culture for 2025 on May 25, 2023, the significance of the title and the preparations it required may not have been immediately clear. The journey since has been long and fraught with challenges, setbacks, and high hopes. The year 2024 brought severe droughts that exacerbated water shortages across...

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Christopher Nolan chooses Sicily as one of the primary filming locations for his upcoming film The Odyssey. The island's rich historical and mythological heritage makes it the perfect backdrop for a film inspired by Homer's ancient epic. The decision to shoot in Sicily highlights the island's significance not only as a geographical site but also as...

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Join us for an early Valentine's Day celebration with a screening of Palermo: Amore e Fontane, a love letter to the city of Palermo. The screening will begin At CCF (8 East 69th Street | New York, NY) at 6:30 pm on Saturday, February 8th and is preceded by a thirty minute cocktail reception. After the film's conclusion, a short Q and A with the dir...

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Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is rapidly gaining recognition as a vibrant hub for digital nomads. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and affordable living, it’s becoming an attractive option for remote workers from around the world. The city has all the benefits of a metropolitan environment but offers a more relaxed pace of life, making...

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One thing I enjoy about returning to a destination is the chance to update the outdated impressions I’ve held in my mind from previous visits. Europe is always changing — and on my last visit to Sicily’s capital of Palermo I discovered that it’s become a whole new city in recent years. It’s cleaner, safer, and more efficient than it was in years pa...

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Southern Italy, particularly the regions of Puglia and Sicily, is grappling with a mounting agricultural crisis. Recurring droughts, rising temperatures, and diseases such as xylella fastidiosa have ravaged traditional crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. The situation has reached such extremes that cities like Agrigento — which is this ye...

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On a recent visit to the west coast of Sicily, I fully expected to see the traditional trappings of a Mediterranean coastline: rocky coves, dramatic cliffs and spectacular sunsets over deep-blue waters. What I did not expect to see were pink flamingoes and windmills, yet both were plentiful and easy to spot along the picturesque coastline near Trap...

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The interest in one-euro homes remained high in Italy throughout 2024 and is now continuing into 2025. Many small Italian villages are using this initiative to achieve two goals: securing abandoned properties in historic centres and simultaneously repopulating these areas, breathing new life into the social and economic fabric of the region. From S...

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Sicily’s cultural heritage and underwater archaeological sites are becoming more accessible to everyone, including people with visual impairments. The Regional Department of Cultural Heritage in Sicily has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at making its historical treasures accessible to all, regardless of physical ability. The focus is on ens...

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