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Italy, Sicily – Mediterranean Beauty Below Etna
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Published: 11.2.2021

If the winter is long for you and you are looking forward to the heat, we will definitely please you today! We will take you to the largest island in the Mediterranean, situated in the south of Italy. You probably already know that the island is Sicily. Located below the highest volcano in Europe, it offers breathtaking natural scenery, a rich history, a mafia past, unique Sicilian folklore and culture. Take with us to Palermo, Catania, the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo, medieval Erice and climb Monte Cofano or the legendary Mount Etna.

 

Text: Oskár Mažgút

Photos: Veronika Schubertová, Kateřina Janovská, Martina Kotorová

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