Pure Sicily

How to spend a Sunday in Palermo ✨

They’ve outlived empires and witnessed civilizations rise and fall, yet still stand firmly rooted in the landscape. These pillars remind us that Sicily once stood at the center of the ancient world, shaped by Greeks, Romans and the culture that passed through it.

Standing among Sicily's ancient temples 🏛️

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@Pure_Sicily And if you go, make sure you stop at Pasticceria Grammatico Maria for some handmade delicious treats and an espresso. So good!

There’s a Sicily that exists beyond the postcards. It waits in elevated places, in layers of history shaped by civilization, culture, and time, for those willing to take the longer road. 📍 Erice, Sicily

Some places feel imagined before they feel real. 📍 Scala dei Turchi, Sicily

Rising from a quiet hill in the Sicilian countryside, this remarkably well-preserved Doric temple has stood here for centuries, surrounded by open land, soft light, and stillness. It’s a place best experienced slowly, letting the landscape and stories speak for themselves.

The ancient Temple of Segesta 🏛️ ✨

It's the perfect place to disconnect, let your worries melt away, and embrace life by the sea. This is Sicily at its most serene 💙

The magic truly unfolds during its famous golden sunsets, when times slow down, voices fade, and all eyes turn to the horizon as the sun dips into the lagoon.

Views from Scopello ☀️🌊

Postcards from Cefalù 💫 📍 Sicily, Italia

Set on its own small island, Ortigia is the impossibly beautiful old town of Siracusa that holds endless history and breathtaking views. This is a place where sea, soul and tradition come together in the most unforgettable way. Once you’ve been, it never truly leaves you.

Ortigia feels like a love letter by the sea ✨

Views from Taormina 🧡

Sicily invites you to slow down, listen closely, and feel more connected to the land, its stories, and the people who call it home. It's a place where you feel just as inspired wandering ancient sites as you do sharing a laugh with a local. A true feast for the senses.

The magic truly unfolds during its famous golden sunsets, when times slow down, voices fade, and all eyes turn to the horizon as the sun dips into the lagoon.

Salt has long been essential here, used both for cooking and preserving food in ancient times. Explore the iconic windmills, learn about the production process, take a salt bath, walk along the Stagnone Lagoon, or simply soak in the serene landscapes.

Discovering Sicily’s salt pans ✨ On the western coast, these stunning salt pans have shaped local culture since the days of the Phoenicians thousands of years ago.

@don_marmo So wonderful 💕

@Pure_Sicily Markets in Catania, Ortigia and Palermo

Slow mornings wandering Sicily's street markets 🍋