When You cruise Sicilian waters, the last thing You want to worry about is the practical details of Your stay. Luise Associates Sicily offers full-service assistance program that covers all aspects of Your cruise. Whatever the problem, no matter how big or small, You can rely on us at any time. Berth Reservations / Mooring Yacht Clearance Banking Services Firearms Authorisation Bunkering Spare Parts Phone Rental Ship Provisions Transfers Helicopter & Private Jet Transfer Music and Entertainment on Board Beauty Treatments, Spas Medical Assistance Tourist Excursions Courier Service World-Wide Travel Reservations and Accommodations Emergency Repairs Yacht Cleaning LIPARI Milazzo Egadi Islands & TRAPANI PALERMO Cefalù Furnari Messina Taormina Marsala RIPOSTO Catania Porto Empedocle Licata SIRACUSA Marina di Ragusa Special Events taylor made Luise Sicily Events department is available to organize any type event, from the small and intimate to the grand and elaborate. From historic venues to traditional folklore your guests can visit, exclusively, any century or culture.
Sicily Historical Outline of the Island Visiting Sicily means submerging in the colours, odours, and tastes of a fruitful and productive land of incomparable culture. Its cultural and environmental patrimony which, in addition to its coasts offers in its innermost areas a nature that is still unpolluted today, makes it an inestimable tourist destination. The first settlement which we learn about is the ancient people of the Sicani, probably not of Indo-European origin which, according to tradition, occupied a large part of the island. The little fragmentary historical information we have on the Sicani comes down to us come from the Greeks, who on beginning to settle in Sicily (8th century B.C.) found two different peoples, namely the Sicani to the West, and the Siculi in the Eastern part. There are thirteen dominations which governed in Sicily only in the last three millennia. On this land have successively governed and left their architectural and artistic imprints both Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians, Angevins, Aragonese, Spanish, the House of Savoy, Austrians and Bourbons. Trinakia, as Sicily was defined by Homer on account of its triangular shape has always been defined as the island of the sun, thanks to its favourable climate and the fertility of its soil. The symbol that represents it is a Gorgon s head surrounded by three legs. The Greek mythological legends narrate that the Gorgon was Medusa, the most famous of three sisters and their queen, who, through the wish of Persephone, became the guardian of the Underworld. The reference to a Gorgon in the symbol is doubtlessly due to the biggest volcano in Europe, namely Etna, located on the eastern part of the island, which the Greek poet Pindar called the column of the sky on account of its grandeur, and which Dante quotes in the Divina Commedia as he wanted to refer to Sicily as the island of fire. Sicily is the most important demographic island reality of the Mediterranean. Today it is inhabited by more than 5 million people with Palermo as its capital. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in Italy, and in the 18th century it was the last stop on the Grand Tour, the journey which the young English aristocrats were wont to undertake in Europe to complete their education. The numerous dishes of traditional regional cuisine are linked with the many wines produced on the island and acknowledged on the Mount Olympus of the great nectars. Visiting Trinacria, as it is now called, means breathing an atmosphere where history, legend, art, culture, folklore and tradition combine with sea and sunshine. The countless sites deserving attention ranging throughout the entire island create a natural magnetic attraction which makes you keep coming back time and time again to discover what you have not yet seen and tasted.
The Mooring of Riposto Riposto Taormina Office Port name: Marina di Riposto - Porto dell Etna S.p.a. Location Coordinates: LAT. 37 43 98 N - LONG. 15 12 73 E Marine Charts: n. 918, 230, 22, 918/05 The Taormina office is located at a strategic In covering this stretch of coastline various point on the coast, opposite the entrance to the extremely beautiful landscapes may be Riposto Seafront, the Port of Etna, at the sides of admired of the golden sands of the Playa di the volcano between Taormina and Catania. Catania to the Faraglioni composed of lava The area of competence embraces all the rock of the protected Riviera of the Cyclops North-East coast of Sicily of the province of marine area, from the top of the Etna volcano Catania to that of Messina. with its wisp of smoke rising from the crater The new operations offices include a public which remains snow covered almost the year business enterprise: the WAL Walk About round to the pebbled beaches below Luise winebar/internet cafe available for the Taormina, passing from the Greek and Roman use of our guests and our crews. archaeological sites. 3 Furnari Milazzo Messina Taormina RIPOSTO Catania Luise Associates Sicily S.r.l. Main office Mr. Giovanni Pietro Puglisi - mobile +39 331 5767316 1, Largo Bagni - 95018 - Riposto (CT) - Italy phone +39 095 9895188 fax +39 095 9895191 taormina@luise.com sicily@luise.com www.luise.com www.luisesicily.com
Riposto Taormina Office Technical data 4 Normal Port Access Times: H24 Max Length: m.150 Max Depth: m.5 - m.9 in progress VHF: 74 Port winds: north west Pilot service: compulsory for vessel over 500 GRT Wireless: Yes Mooring Personnel: yes Line Mooring: available Diver: yes Fresh Water: available Electricity: available Fuel: available by pomp on quay, for bunker by truck a notice of 24/48 hours is required GSM Networks: yes Nearest Airport: Catania 35 km Nearest Heliport: Fiumefreddo 8 km Shopping hours: 9:00 to 13:00 / 17:00 to 20:30 Monday-Saturday Water sport Regulation: Water sports regulations apply, water sports forbidden in the port areas. Tips for stay: It s not compulsory but always appreciated by the mooring men, in restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars; tips are never showed on the bills. Summer Events and Festivities: 1st may S. Giuseppe Lavoratore 29th june S. Pietro The Patronal Festival - 16th july Madonna del Carmelo - 15th august Madonna della Lettera. The Riposto summer festivals include cultural activities, music and folklore. Authorities administrative formalities: Pleasure Yachts more than 500 GRT / Commercial Yachts / Ships shall submit trough agency, at least 24 hours before the call, the following documents: Copy of ship s Certificate of Registry Crew list and Passenger list Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only) Distance in nautical miles from and to the port of Riposto: Messina 32, Siracusa 43, Isole Eolie 74, Malta 122, Palermo 149, Isole Egadi 199, Trapani 199, Capri 207, Lampedusa 208, Pantelleria 220, Napoli 240, Corfù 272, Costa Smeralda 360, Dubrovnik 370, Genova 518, Venezia 642.
Fountain in historical center of Catania Catania Commercial Port Port name: CATANIA (COMMERCIAL PORT) Location Coordinates: 37 29, 16 N 15 05, 90 E Marine Charts: n. 230, 918, 22, 272, 274 Normal Port Access Times: 24 Hours (365 Days) Max Length: m. 250 Max Depth: m. 9 High Sea level/pier 2,70 MT (Low Water), 2,50 MT (High Water) VHF: 12 & 16 H/24 Winds: South/South East Port winds: East Pilot service: Yes - Compulsory for vessel over 500 GRT for vessel up to 500 GRT only VHF assistance is required Notes: High Traffic for cruise ships Wireless: not available Mooring Personnel: available (compulsory) Line Mooring: available Diver: yes, private diver on request with a notice of minimum 24 hours under Harbour Master authorization Fresh Water: available (rate 20 tonn. per hour) Electricity: not available Fuel: available (by truck) a notice of 24/48 hours is required GSM Networks: available Gas Refills: yes, on request Nearest Airport: New BELLINI, ex FONTA- NAROSSA International Airport 5 KM FROM THE PORT Shopping hours: 0900-1300 / 1630 2000 from Monday to Saturday Compulsory port services: pilot service in/out is compulsory for all units > 500 GRT mooring / unmooring always compulsory Unloading garbage always compulsory Authorities administrative formalities: Commercial yachts / Pleasure yachts more than 500 GRT / ships shall submit trough agency, at least 24 hours before the call, the following documents: Copy of ship s Certificate of Registry ISPS pre-arrival form Crew list and Passenger list Garbage declaration Check list of ship s documents Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only) Before approaching the port entrance, Captain shall contact Pilot Station by VHF on channel 12 5
Messina: view from Cathedral Messina Commercial Port 6 Port name: MESSINA (COMMERCIAL PORT) Location Coordinates: Lat. 38 11 34 - Long. 15 34 33 E Marine Charts: n. 230, 918, 23, 138, 244 Normal Port Access Times: 24 H Max Length: 200 mt Max Depth: 12 mt VHF: CH 12 CH 14 Port winds: NE (in summer) Pilot service: CH 14 (24 H service) Notes: high traffic for cruise ships Mooring Personnel: available (compulsory for all pax ship including pleasure ships/yachts) Line Mooring: available / not available Diver: available Fresh Water: available Electricity: not available Fuel: available (by pump + by truck) GSM Networks: available Nearest Airport: CATANIA or REGGIO CALABRIA Shopping hours: TUE/SAT 08:30/13:30-16:00/20:00 MON 16:00/20:00 Compulsory port services: pilot for mooring / unmooring is compulsory for all units > 500 GT moorers always compulsry Authorities administrative formalities: Pleasure yachts / ships shall submit trough agency, at least 24 hours before the call following documents: Copy of ship s Certificate of Registry Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum Crew list and Passenger list Garbage declaration Commercial yachts / ships shall submit trough agency, at least 24 hours before the call following documents: Copy of ship s Certificate of Registry ISPS pre-arrival form Crew list and Passenger list Garbage declaration Check list of ship s documents Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only) When approaching the port entrance, Captain shall contact Harbour Master by VHF on channel 16 Please Note: that Messina Strait is under "inoffensive passage" regime as defined by articles 38 and 45 of UN Convention on the Sea Law 1982. VTS control system has been established in Messina Strait as per Italian Law n. 222/2007, Italian Ministry Decree dated 24.01.2008, and Ministry Decree dated 02.10.2008. The control and monitoring on the area is compulsory for all following ships: all passenger ships, cargo ships over 300 GT, yachts over 45 mt length. These units, when in transit in Messina Strait shall forward the prepassage form duly filled to VTS Authority by email at vtsmessina@guardiacostiera.it and in cc to us at taormina@luise.com. Those ships that are not equipped with email system, should contact us or may forward the form to our office by fax (+39 0959895191) in order to allow us to hand it to VTS office.
Taormina: View of the coast Rada of Taormina Location Coordinates: 37 49,73 N 15 16,60 E Berthing not available, call at anchor in Roads Anchorage points suggested by Authorities: A: f :37 49 52"N; l :015 16 42"E B: f :37 50 11"N; l :015 16 54"E C: f :37 50 34"N; l :015 17 17"E Special Port instructions & rules: During the stay in Giardini Naxos Roads, it is not allowed to discharge anything at sea. All sea valves to be closed. Water sports are allowed. All boats (speedboats, zodiacs, scooters, windsurfs) to keep a distance from shore of minimum 300 meters. Water sky is allowed at a distance of minimum 500 meters from shore (Ord. n. 29/98 of Messina Harbour Office). Diving is allowed (having regard to settle all due international notice signs) except in the area of the Natural Reserve of Isola Bella (Decree n. 619/44 dated 4.11.1998) (see attachment) Ship s tender have to dock in the proper approach stairs. Coming on the dock, before landing and embarking, the tenders engine must be taken off. While entering and leaving the harbour, the tenders have to keep a speed of max 3 knots. Tenders are allowed to stay at the approach stairs only for the time strictly necessary for the landing and embarking operations, since the stairs must be left free for safety reasons. During the stay in night time, the lights for preventing the attacks at sea must be on. (Colreg 72) Compulsory port services: pilot service in arrival and departure is compulsory for all units > 500 GT Authorities administrative formalities: All commercial vessel and pleasure yachts/ships > 500 GRT only shall submit trough agency, at least 24 hours before the call following documents: 1. Copy of ship s Certificate of Registry 2. Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum 3. Crew list and Passenger list 4. ISPS pre-arrival form (see sample) 5. Check list of ship s documents (see sample) 7
Messina: view of the strait Messina Marina del Nettuno 8 Coordinate: 38 '0 11,70 N 15 '0 33,66 E Charts I.I.M.: n. 230, 918, 23, 138, 244 Portolano del Mediterraneo: Vol. 1 B p 213 Lights List: p 164. The Nettuno Marina is found outside the Port of Messina; it is sheltered by a breakwater pier facing NNE and by a jetty orientated on average towards SSE. Internally are arranged some floating docks complete with water and lights. Hazards: Shallow sea bottom on right side of mouth entrance. Access Time: 24hrs Access: At entry keep to the centre between the red light and coast; contact the Marina coast guard on VHF Channel 09. Lighthouse and Lights: 2768 (E 1813) - lamp with red flashing light at 3 sec. interval, range 3NMiles at the end of the outer pier. Sea bed: Sand and rock. Seabottom Depth: 4m Radio: VHF Channel 09 Prohibitions: Bathing and fishing; it is also forbidden to keep the engine running and use w.c. within the harbour. Winds: I and II Quadrants Onshore Winds: North and North East Shelter: III e IV Quadrant Services: No. berths: 160 Water Electricity Hygiene Services Fire Service Meteorological Service Engine Repairs Electrical Repairs
Milazzo: view of the coast Milazzo Marina del Nettuno Coordinate: 38 12,86 N 15 14,96 E Charts I.I.M.: n. 230, 918, 14, 246, 245 Portolano del Mediterraneo: Vol. 1 B p 425 Lighting Lists: p 180 Moorings are made with floating docks and the entire stretch of water is protected by a floating breakwater in reinforced concrete. The geographical position of the structure is particularly favourable to all users who cross from the Tyrrhenian to the Ionian Sea and vice versa, and offers an effective shelter from the prevailing winds. Hazards: Intensive summer traffic of hovercraft and ships for the Aeolian Islands. Access Time: 24hrs Access: Before entering inside the Marina seafront is necessary the authorization of the personnel via radio (VHF Channel 9); maximum velocity within the Marina: 3 knots. Lighthouse and Lights: At the east and south ends of the breakwater yellow light and X topmark. Seabed: Muddy Seabed Depth: On quay from 6 to 8 m Radio: VHF Channel 09 Prohibitions: It is forbidden to leave the engines running and use the w.c. in boats on docking ; bathing and fishing are forbidden. Winds: I & II Quadrant Local Expert: Pilot VHF Channel 12 9 Services: Water Fuel Electrical Power Crane Travel Lift Hygiene Services Fire Service Meteorological Service Engine Repairs Electrical Repairs
Furnari: view of Portorosa Furnari Marina di Portorosa Coordinate: 38 07,60 N 15 06,72 E Charts I.I.M.: n. 14, 248 10 Portorosa is a pleasant harbour-village with about 650 berths on the Tyrrhenian sea side between Capo Milazzo and Capo Tindari with a beautiful beach and the Aeolian Islands in the background. Portorosa Marina Yachting is the name of the company that manages the port. Hazards: Port entry may prove difficult with wind and sea forming from NW. Access Time: 24 hrs Access: Sailing craft with draught equal to or greater than 2.50 m must request authorization from the Port Authorities and in all cases wait for the arrival of the service boat. Seabed: Sand and mud. Seabed Depth: Entrance from 3 to 4 m; port dock basin 2.5-3 m Radio: VHF Channel 09 Winds: I e IV Quadrant Onshore Winds: NW Shelter: From all winds Services: Water - Fuel - Electrical Power - Wireless - Hygiene Services - Fire Services - Meteorological Service - Engine Repairs - Electrical Repairs Locations in the area worthy of attention Tindari, anciently Tyndaris, was a Greek city founded by the elder Dionysius in 396 BC. It is situated on a high hill that extends as a promontory into the Tyrrhenian sea. On the top of the hill you will find the Sanctuary of the Black Madonna of Tindari. Lagoon of Marinello: Nature reserve. Parco dei Monti Nebrodi: Famous for his fauna and flora, gastronomy and beautiful landscape. S. Stefano di Camastra: City of art and cultur. Famous in the world for the production of artistic ceramics. Fiumara d arte: A sort of Museum in open air, with contemporary sculptures. A route snakes its way along the coast and inside through forests along the borders between the mountains Nebrodi and Madonie. Distance in nautical miles from and to the Portorosa: Palermo 73, Ustica 86, Egadi 130, Capo Peloro 32, Tropea 48, Capri 150, Capo Milazzo 11, Vulcano 15, Lipari 22, Salina 27, Panarea 30, Stromboli 41, Catania 84, Malta 180. The Greek-Roman Amphitheatre in Taormina
Photo: Gianpiero Puglisi
Agency of Riposto Tourist excursions 12 Personalized Excursions only with authorized guides private vehicles, jeeps, minivans and helicopters. Classic Excursions: Etna : the Craters, honey- a/o wine-tasting, various nature itineraries, and sports activities including Canyoning or Caving Taormina : Cultural, Shopping Catania : Cultural, Folklore, Gastronomy Other locations in the area worthy of attention: Fiumefreddo di Sicilia Nature Area Castello degli Schiavi location of the film The Godfather Il Picciolo Golf Club (18 holes) Castiglione di Sicilia - (CT) 1 Acireale the City of the Hundred Churches (CT) 100-Horse Chestnut S. Alfio (CT) Riviera of the Cyclops, Acicastello, Acitrezza, Capomulini Alcantara Gorge AlcantaraWaterfalls Byzantine Tricore Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) Nelson s Castle at Maniace (CT) 11th-century Masseria Lombardo Arab Farm specialized in producing paper (Bronte - CT) Savoca location of the film The Godfather, churches, convent of the Cappuchin friars, monuments and museums Casalvecchio Siculo Byzantine Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul Caltagirone ceramics 2 3 4 5 6 1. The Etna - 2. View of Taormina - 3. The Alkantara s Gorge - 4. Tipical food shop in Taormina 5. Catania: Statue of fountain acqua o linzolu - 6. Caltagirone: Ceramics on the wall
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 Photo: Vincenzo Bonaccorsi 1. Acicastello - 2. Caltagirone - 3. Santo Stefano di Camastra, ceramics - 4. Fiumara d Arte 5. Pasta with norma - 6. One tipical sicilian trolly - 7. Eruption of Etna at the night
1 2 3 14 4 5 6 1. The coast of Taormina - 2. The Greek-Roman Theatre - 3. The bay of taormina - 4. Flowered balconies of taormina - 5. Marzapane sweet - 6. The Isolabella
View of Siracusa Ortigia Siracusa Siracusa office Port name: PORTO GRANDE SIRACUSA Location Coordinates: 37 03,40 N 15 17,40 E Marine Charts: n. 230, 918, 21, 270, 269 The Syracuse Office is found in the very central historical centre called Ortigia and is 10 metres from the sea and from Porto Grande quite close to the mooring of the boats. The office is found in a building of great historical interest. 15 SIRACUSA Marina di Ragusa Luise Associates Sicily S.r.l. Siracusa office Mr. Giuseppe Previtera - mobile +39 342 3569419 Mrs. Elizabeth Pamittan - mobile +39 348 8556557 1, Viale Mazzini - 96100 - Siracusa (SR) - Italy phone +39 0931 1960670 - fax +39 0931 1960669 siracusa@luise.com sicily@luise.com www.luise.com www.luisesicily.com
Siracusa harbour Technical data 16 Normal port access times: 24 hrs Max length: no limit Max depth: 6 m VHF Channel: 16 or 14 Pilot service: yes, compulsory after 500 GRT Mooring service: available Diver: available Fresh water: available Electricity: available Fuel: available Nearest airport: Catania 50 km Tipping for stay: no Port Authority s administrative formalities: Pleasure Yachts more than 500 GRT / Commercial Yachts / Ships shall submit through agency, at least 24 hours before the call, the following documents: Copy of Ship Certificate of Registry Crew List and Passenger List Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only) Shopping hours: 9:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 Monday/Saturday Water sport regulation: not inside the port Berths in Ortigia
Ragusa Marina di Ragusa Porto Turistico MARINA DI RAGUSA Port name: PORTO TURISTICO MARINA DI RAGUSA S.p.A. Location Coordinates: 3LAT. 36 46 52 N - LONG. 14 32 48 E Normal Port Access Times: 24 hrs Max Length: m. 50 Max Depth: m. 2,50 m. 5 VHF: 74 Port winds: West, South East Winds: II & III Quadrant Pilot Service: NO Wireless: work in progress Mooring Personnel: yes Line Mooring: available Diver: yes Fresh Water: available Electricity: available Fuel: available by pomp on quay GSM networks: yes Nearest Airport: Catania 110KM Nearest Heliport: in the harbor Shopping Hours: 9:00 to 13:00/16:30 to 20:30 Monday/Saturday Water sport regulation: no inside the port Tips for stay: no Authorities administrative formalities: Pleasure yachts more than 500 Grt/Commercial yachts/ships shall submit through agency, at least 24 hours before the call, basically the following documents: Copy of vessel certificate of register Crew list and Pax list Copy of valid insurance with Italian addendum Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU flag only) 17
1 2 18 Photo: Gianfranco Guccione 1. Marina di Ragusa - 2. Ragusa Ibla
Siracusa and Ragusa Tourist excursions Excursions and places worth visiting in SYRACUSE Historical Centre Ortigia Area Archaeological Zone Roman Amphitheatre Greek Theatre Pantalica Well-known Worldwide Centre of Baroque River Ciane zone where papyrus is born Excursions and places worth visiting in RAGUSA Ragusa IBLA Noto Modica 1 2 19 3 4 1. Siracusa archeological ruines - 2. Maniace castle - 3. The Greek Teathre - 4. Church of Saint Sophia (Sortino Village)
1 2 3 20 4 5 1. Necropolis Pantalica - 2. Duomo of Siracuse - 3. The Orecchio di Dioniso - 4. The Ciane river - 5. The Cathedral of Noto
Trapani Trapani office View of Trapani and Egadi Islands Port name: Trapani Location Coordinates: 38 01,36 N 12 30,49 E Nautical Charts: n. 916, 17, 260, 257 Trapani, the ancient Drepanum located on a small sickleshaped promontory between the Mediterranean and opment thanks to its favourable position that the port well sheltered from all winds, has had a unique devel- the Tyrrhenian Sea at the foot of Mount Erice. Trapani occupies in its relationship with the city. stretched out on its thin tongue of land appears unexpectedly: first low white houses followed by rows of trees berthing quays recently modernized directly face the city Weather conditions are favorable all year round. The and meadows, and then fascinating wind-mills that dominate the salt pans where the land merges into the sea. The docks destined for yachts are located along a wide centre, a characteristic that few ports in Italy possess. Just off the coast very close by it is possible to admire road that is the main artery which crosses the harbour the Egadi Islands characterized by their stunning wild and the residential historical centre area. Port is ISPS certified, berthing area for yachts is completely fenced off. natural beauty. Trapani is famous for tuna fishing, for the production Trapani s position is also strategic for tourist destinations that may be visited. The call offers excellent of salt and for the beautiful hand-made coral works Located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, the potentialities into various different itineraries, both port with a stretch of water of some 921,000 sq. m, cultural, historical and naturalistic. 21 Egadi Islands & TRAPANI Luise Associates Sicily S.r.l. Trapani office Mrs. Phyllis Adamo - mobile +39 340 1553087 Mrs. Jessica Marino - mobile +39 347 2852964 19, Via Libica 91100 Trapani - Italy phone +39 0923 444211 fax +39 0923 559027 phoenicia@luise.com sicily@luise.com www.luise.com www.luisesicily.com
Erice view Port of Trapani Technical data 22 Normal Port Access Times: 24 hrs Max Length: /// Max Depth: 8 m VHF: CH 16 harbour master - CH 12 pilots and mooring personnel Port winds: south east, north Pilot service: yes, compulsory for boats over 500 GRT Wireless: work in progress Mooring Personnel: available Line Mooring: available Diver: available Fresh Water: available by truck - work in progress Electricity: work in progress Fuel: available by truck GSM Networks: work in progress Nearest Airport: Trapani 20 km - Palermo 80 km Tipping for stay: no Port Authority s administrative formalities: Pleasure yachts more than 500 GRT / Commercial yachts / ships shall submit through agency, at least 24 hours before the call, the following documents: Copy of Ship Registration Certificate Crew list and Passenger list Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only) Shopping hours: 9:00 to 13:00 / 16:30 to 20:00 - Monday/Saturday Water Sports Regulations: no Summer Events and Festivities: 7 August St. Albert s (local saint holiday) 15 August Ferragosto (Assumption) 16 August (Local Holiday)
Trapani Tourist excursions 1 The western part of Sicily can be considered, from a tourist point of view a young and undiscovered territory, a rich and fascinating area for which the Port of Trapani is the natural gate of access. The province of Trapani represents Sicilian History. A unique mixture, including archeological remains, Roman museums, Greek and Phoenician sites, Norman culture and the Medieval times, Arabs, the sea and mountains, nature reserves, the salt pans and the island, good fish, food and wine, the oil and also the ancient coral tradition (Erice, Segesta, Selinunte, Mothia). 2 3 23 4 Photo: Fabio Santlli 1. Erice church - 2. Greek Temple in Segesta - 3. View of S. Vito Lo Capo - 4. The Saline of Marsala
1 2 3 4 5 24 1. Riserva dello Zingaro - 2. Temple of Selinunte - 3. Egadi Islands: Favignana - 4. The Scale dei Turchi Agrigento - 5. The Statue of Satiro danzante in Mazara
Palermo Palermo Palermo office Port name: Palermo (Commercial Port) Location Coordinates: 38 08,62 N 13 22,37 E Nautical Charts: 230, 916, 16, 256, 255 The Palermo Office is situated right opposite the main entrance of the commercial port and looks on to the Vittorio Veneto Pier, where the Maritime Station is located, which is the dock assigned for mooring large cruiser liners and maxi-yachts m ore than 60m in length. The pleasure boats and commercial Yachts less than 60m in length moor in the Marina Villa Igiea neighbouring on the commercial port and situated north of the same which is a few minutes car drive from our offices 25 Marsala Porto Empedocle PALERMO Licata Cefalù Luise Associates Sicily S.r.l. Palermo office Mr. Vittorio Meli - mobile +39 335 6275059 Mr. Marcello Meli - mobile +39 334 2260679 8, Via Emerico Amari - 90139 - Palermo - Italy telephone +39 091 588210-2nd line +39 091 586625 fax +39 091 585586 palermo@luise.com sicily@luise.com www.luise.com www.luisesicily.com
Commercial Port Port of Palermo Technical data 26 Max Length: 300 m Max Depth: 11 m VHF: CH 16 (VTS HARBOUR MASTER) CH. 12 (PILOTS) CH 08 (AGENTS) Winds: NW Port winds: NW Pilot service: yes Wireless: no Mooring Personnel: available Line Mooring: available Diver: available Fresh Water: available Electricity: no Fuel: available GSM Networks: yes Gas Refills: available Nearest Airport: Palermo Airport - 32 Km Shopping hours: 09.00 to 20.00 Monday-Saturday Water Sports Regulations: Water skiing may be practised, but at a distance of at least 300metres from the buoys marking off a beach or at minimum 100 metres from a rocky shore line; if no buoys are set out for delimiting a beach the minimum distance must be 300 metres from the bathymetric depth of 1.60 metres: For driving wave runners or water scooters the driver must possess a licence and the distances for using wave runners/water scooters are the same as above. Summer Events and Festivities: World Festival on the Beach; The Patron Saint s Festival (Santa Rosalia) on 14th July Tipping for stay: It is not compulsory but always appreciated in restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars (5% of the respective cost paid); tips are never shown on bills. Port Authority s administrative formalities: Copy of Ship Registration Certificate Copy of Crew List ISPS pre-arrival Form Waste Declaration Copy of Yacht s Insurance Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only)
Marina Villa Igiea Palermo Marina Villa Igiea Port name: Marina Villa Igiea Location Coordinates: 38 08,62 N 13 22,37 E Nautical Charts: 230, 916, 16, 256, 255 Max Length: 60 m Max Depth: 4,80 m VHF: CH 74 Winds: NW Port winds: NW Pilot service: NO Wireless: YES Mooring Personnel: available Line Mooring: available Diver: available Fresh Water: YES Electricity: YES Fuel: yes (duty paid) GSM Networks: YES Gas Refills: YES Nearest Airport: Palermo Airport 32 Km Summer Events and Festivities: World Festival on the Beach; The Patron Saint s Festival (Santa Rosalia) on 14th July Tipping for stay: It is not compulsory but always appreciated in restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars (5% of the respective cost paid); tips are never shown on the bills Port Authority s administrative formalities: Copy of Ship Registration Certificate Copy of Crew List Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only) 27 Shopping Hours: 09.00 to 20.00 Monday - Saturday Water Sports Regulation: Water skiing can be exercised but at a distance of at least 300 metres from the buoys delimitating a beach or at minimum 100 metres from a rocky shore line; if no buoys are arranged for delimitating a beach the minimum distance must be 300 metres from the bathymetric depth of 1.60 metres: For driving wave runners or water scooters the driver must possess a licence and the distances for using wave runners/water scooters are same as above.
The new Port Work in progress Licata 28 Port name: Licata Location Coordinates: 37 05,17 N 13 56,53 E Nautical Charts: 230 Normal Port Access Times: all time - 24 Hrs Max Length: 115m Max Depth: 5.50m Pilot service: compulsory over 500 tons. Wireless: no Mooring Personnel: available Fresh Water: no Electricity: no Fuel: no GSM Networks: no Gas Refills: no Nearest Airport: Catania Airport Shopping hours: 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-20.00 from Monday to Saturday Port authority s administrative formalities: Copy of Ship Registration Certificate Crew List and Passenger List Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only)
Photo: Fabio Santlli Marsala: salt pant Ettore Infersa the imbarcadero to Mozia island Marsala Port of Marsala Port name: Marsala Location Coordinates: 37 29, 16 N 15 05, 90 E Marine Charts: n. 230, 918, 22, 272, 274 Normal port access times: all time - 24 hrs Max length: 220 mt. Max depth: 5.60 Mt. Vhf: ch 16 Port winds: scirocco - nw, sw, s, se Pilot service: compulsory grt over 500 Wireless: not Notes: visit to marsala wine factory Mooring personnel: available Diver: available - on request Fresh water: available by trunks only Electricity: not available Fuel: available Gsm networks: not Nearest airport: birgi trapani - km. 13 Shopping hours: 0900/1300-1600/2000 from monday to saturday Water sport regulations: none Summer events and festivities: 15 august Tipping for stay: none Port authority s administrative formalities: Copy of ship registration certificate Crew list and passenger list Copy of valid insurance with italian addendum Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only) 29 Marsala is reach of wine factories
Cefalù Presidiana Port 30 Port name: Cefalù Location Coordinates: 38 02,12 N 14 02,19 E Nautical Charts: 230, 916 & 15 Normal Port Access Times: all time - 24 Hrs Max Length: 100 m Max Depth: 5.50 m Pilot service: NONE Wireless: NO Mooring Personnel: available Fresh Water: YES Electricity: NO Fuel: YES (duty paid) GSM Networks: YES Gas Refills: YES Nearest Airport: Palermo airport 90 km distance Shopping hours: 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-20.00 from Monday to Saturday Port authority s administrative formalities: Copy of Ship Registration Certificate Crew List and Passenger List Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number (EU Flag only)
Palermo Tourist excursions Excursions to Palermo Full-day and half-day city-sightseeing tours for visiting the old part of the town which may include: The Cathedral; The Royal Palace (Palace of the Normans); The Cathedral of Monreale with its cloister; The Capuchin Catacombs; or some of the Palermo churches, such as: The Martorana; Magione Church; Church of St. Dominic and the cloister. Other places of interest are the Sicilian Regional Gallery (Palazzo Abatellis), the new modern art gallery (Piazza St. Anna), the Massimo Theatre and many others. Inland Excursions: Erice Segesta Selinunte The Agrigento Valley of the Temples Corleone Castelbuono The Madonie Golf Club 1 2 31 3 4 5 6 1.2. Cefalù Cathedral - 3.4. Palermo Cathedral - 5. Palermo, Teatro Massimo 6. Palermo, Pretoria Square
1 2 3 4 5 32 1. Palermo cathedral - 2. Palermo landscape - 3. Palermo Duomo - 4. Palazzo dei Normanni 5. Palermo, Teatro Politeama
The mooring of Lipari Lipari Yacht Harbour Port name: Yatch Harbour Lipari Location Coordinates: 38 28, 377 N 14 57, 323 E Marine Charts: n. 14, 248 The agency is found at the Porto delle Navi /Sottomonastero within the ancient historical centre of the Island of Lipari, the largest of the seven islands.the area of competence extends to the seven islands, namely the Aeolian Islands of Lipari, Stromboli, Vulcano, Panarea, Salina, Filicuti and Alicuti. 33 LIPARI Luise Associates Sicily S.r.l. Aeolian Islands Office Mrs. Giulia Albergo - mobile +39 338 6484322 Via T.M. Amendola - 98055 Lipari (ME) - Italy phone +39 090 9811161 fax +39 090 9813621- +39 090 9813507 aeolian@luise.com sicily@luise.com www.luise.com www.luisesicily.com
View of Lipari Port of Lipari Technical data 34 Normal Port Access Times: 24/24hrs Max Length: 25/65m Max Depth: 8.80/15.00 m VHF: CH 72 Winds: NW - W Port Winds: Quadrant SE to NE, excluding NE wind Pilot Service: Yes - VHF Channel 12 or 16 Wireless: No Notes: Pilot service IN/OUT compulsory over 500 GRT Mooring Personnel: available Line Mooring: Ground line mooring available, up to 36 m m/y length Diver: available Fresh Water: available Electricity: available Garbage service: available Fuel: available GSM Networks: Tim - Vodafone - Wind, port area Gas Refills: Yes Technical Assistance: available Nearest Airport: Catania / Reggio Calabria / Palermo Shopping hours: 09.00/13.00-17.00/21.00 - August till 24.00/01.00 Port Authority s administrative formalities: Pleasure/commercial yachts/ships over 500 GRT shall submit through agency, at least 24hours before the call, the following documents: Copy of Ship Registration Certificate Crew and Passenger List Copy of Valid Insurance with Italian addendum; ISPS pre-arrival form Copy of Official Document indicating VAT number Shore pass request for passengers/crew nationalities requiring Visa Notes: Water sports regulations apply, water sports forbidden in the port areas; Restricted areas in Panarea and Stromboli islands due to volcano sea activities. Summer Events and Festivities: 24 th August, Festival of the Patron Saint St Bartholomew, Lipari Marina Corta; 18 th July, Festival of St. Maria of Porto Salvo, Lipari Marina Lunga. Sea Procession. End of July, Festival of St. Christopher, Canneto District of Lipari; 7 th August, Festival of St. Gaetano, Acquacalda Disctrict of Lipari. Tipping for stay: Restaurants, bars, night clubs or excursions, cultural events, museums, and so on. Lipari Archaeological Museum.
Marina of Salina Salina Porto delle Eolie Port name: Porto delle Eolie Location Coordinates: WP2 38 33 18 N, 14 52 46 E Marine Charts: n. 14, 248 Normal Port Access Time: 24/24 hours Max Lenght: 45m Max Depth: 5.50m VHF: CH. 11 Pilot Service: No Mooring Personnel: Available Fresh Water: Available Electricity: Available Garbage Service: Available Fuel: Available Location in the area worth of attention: Portella for archaeological remains (small village XV-XIII Cent. B.C.) Lingua for the ancient salt pan, protected area (III Cent. A.C.) and the Civic Museum Santa Marina Salina Saracen caves Contrada Capo Gramignazzi Sant'Anna church (XVIII Cent. A.C.) 35 Salina ancient salt pan
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 36 10 11 1. The island of Stromboli - 2. The island of Stromboli - 3. The Volcano of Stromboli 4. The island of Vulcano - 5. The island of Salina - 6. The island of Lipari 7. The island of Filicudi - 8. The island of Alicudi - 9. The island of Panarea 10. The island of Salina - 11. The rock Strombolicchio
Sicilian Itineraries Siracuse is one of the most beautiful town in Sicily. Our office is just in front of the Marina, which is located inside the old town and it's so close to the Isle of Ortigia that your guests can even walk inside this historical area where the town of Syracuse was founded in the 8th century b.c..; we can arrange city sightseeing tours and visit to the archeological area. We can also arrange inland excursions to visit the area of: Noto (UNESCO heritage of humanity), Avola famous for their extraordinary urban and monumental sites, Piazza Armerina with the famous Roman Imperial Villa del Casale, the Vendicari Nature Reserve, Iblei Valley with the biggest Necropoli in Europe Pantalica ; For visiting Taormina we can arrange berthing at Marina di Riposto, where our office is located, five miles south of Capo Taormina, on the slops of Mount Etna. Taormina, an enchanting little town with its flowery balconies and which is famous throughout the world. You may very easily be impressed by its Greek Amphitheatre and the ancient architecture of its buildings; alternatively you could anchor off Giardini Naxos and have guests put ashore by tender at the Giardini Naxos landing stage to for visiting of Taormina do some shopping or for making an excursions to the Alkantara Gorges and also for Castiglione di Sicilia to the Byzantine churches and the Alkantara waterfalls ; We can organize an interesting tour of the Etna Vulcano with the possibility to have winetesting in one of the most important Winery on the island or to organize Canyoning or Caving. City sightseeing tours for admiring the baroque style of Catania, a one day excursion is not enough to visit the many sites to be find only in the historical centre. From the port of Riposto many other inland excursions are available as well as an 18 holes international Golf Course Il Picciolo Golf Club with the annexed luxury hotel and Wellness Centre; For the Aeolian Islands we can arrange yacht berthing either at Lipari or at Salina. The Islands are very interesting to visit and we can provide you with assistance through our local office located at the Porto delle Navi/Sottomonastero in the ancient historical center of the island of Lipari the largest of the Marina di Riposto Stromboli Panarea 37
seven islands. Interesting sites, archeological museum, restaurants and nightclubs; the most interesting islands to visit are Vulcano, Panarea, Salina and Stromboli; Ustica Island, This is a small island located some 32 miles north of Palermo; the island is Marine Reserve and is worth a visit if your guests are interested in diving. 38 Palermo, is a town full of history with many sites to visit: The Cathedral, The Royal Palace, the Capuchin Catacombs, important churches or Monreale ; we can arrange all sorts of city sightseeing tours and also very interesting inland excursions. There are several very good restaurants and the food is excellent. We would recommend the following restaurant: Le Antiche Mura, Charme, Charlestone, Pizzo & Pizzo and many others. Palermo Marina Villa Igiea is just offside the commercial port, berthing by stern in the Marina and possibility of arrange excursions to many interesting inland sites: Segesta, Agrigento Temples Valley. Castellamare del Golfo, the area from Castellamare del Golfo to S. Vito Lo Capo is Zingaro Regional Nature Reserve where you can find small beaches almost deserted and crystal clear water. This is an untouched oasis of Mediterranean vegetation set against a beautiful coastal landscape. The beach of San Vito Lo Capo is a large white thin sandy beach with a small tourist village with some good restaurants. From Castellammare del Golfo as well as from S. Vito Lo Capo we could organize inland excursion to visit the Segesta Greek Temple and the Amphitheatre or the ancient village of Erice. Trapani, Trapani s position is also strategically placed for the tourist destinations that may be visited. The call offers excellent possibilities for various itineraries, both cultural, historical and naturalistic, including visits to Selinunte, Mazzara del Vallo, Mozia, Marsala, Segesta, Erice, Zingaro Regional Natural Reserve. Egadi Islands, still uncontaminated, are to be within a very short distance from the ports of Trapani and Marsala; we can arrange berthing at the island of Favignana Island; these three beautiful islands (namely Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo ), are well worth cruising to enjoy the uncontaminated environment and the crystal clear waters. These are full of geological riches, scattered with marine Agrigento Temples valley Castellammare del Golfo grottoes, small coves and picturesque rocks all along their steep cliffs. The Island of Favignana is famous for its tunnyfishing plant while the island of Levanzo is famous for the Genovese Cave marine grottoes, where rock drawings and paintings from the early advanced Paleolithic period have been discovered. Marina di Ragusa, In 20 minutes it is reachable one of the best restaurant in Sicily, in Ragusa Ibla, a beautiful small town embedded in a canyon. It is possible to visit a particular vineyard, together with an ancient rural residence (agro-tourism), with the new wine cellar, where is possible to see the amphora's room, one of the biggest in the world. The rural residence has got a restaurant worth to be tried. Photo: Fabio Santlli Marsala
Luise Sicily Events department For centuries the sea has brought a multitude of populations to Sicily: Greeks, Romans, French, Spanish, Arabs... Each has left a particular imprint on the fabric of the culture of this island and their influence can be felt in all aspects of local culture, local traditions and cuisine. In Sicily, each wave that breaks upon the shore marks a piece of history on the island and in just stepping foot on the island one soaks up the historical importance of this island. From Greek temples to medieval castles, from Renaissance villa to the spectacular nature, there is something for everyone to explore and visit. For those arriving by water, the Luise Sicily Events department is available to organize any type event, from the small and intimate to the grand and elaborate. From historic venues to traditional folklore your guests can visit, exclusively, any century or culture. With great attention to detail and the highest standards of professionalism and courtesy, the events department is available to re-create scenes from Greek mythology or Medieval festivals, complete with Baroque styles banquets in extraordinary locations. All of our events are tailor made to the very last detail especially for you. For more information on how we can create an unforgettable experience for your guests in Sicily please do not hesitate to contact us at: sicily@luise.com 39
Unesco World Heritage 40 Sicily is the home of the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy, and includes: The Villa del Casale of Piazza Armerina since 1997; Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento, since 1997; The Aeolian Islands since 2000; Eight Communes belonging to the Val di Noto, comprising Caltagirone, Militello in Val di Catania, Catania, Ragusa, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide and Scicli since 2002; The Historical Centre of Syracuse and The Necropolis of Pantalica since 2005. At the moment the historical centre of the City of Palermo, the lands of Elimi, Erice, Mothia and Segesta, and the geological site of Scala dei Turchi of the Province of Agrigento. Archaeological Areas Agrigento: Valley of the Temples, Heraclea Minoa; Caltanissetta: Vassallaggi, Acropolis of Gela and Mura Timoleontee; Catania: Centro Historical Centre, Adranon, Occhiolà, Mount Turcisi, Xiphonia; Enna: Morgantina and the granary, Villa del Casale, Centuripe, Cuba di Catenanuova Fondaco (Warehouse); Messina: Alesa Arconidea, Naxos, Villa of Patti, Tindari; Palermo: Grottas of Gurfa, Iaitas, Entella, Imera, Solunto; Syracuse: Akrai, cozzo Collura, Eloro, Megara Hyblaea, Neapolis, Pantalica, Villa of Tellaro, Thapsos, Casmene, Leontinoi between Lentini and Carlentini; Trapani: Drepanon, Mozia, Segesta, Selinunte; Ragusa: Kaucana, Kamarina. Parks, Nature Reserves and Marine Protected Areas Nature Parks Park of the Nebrodi; Park of 'Etna; Park delle Madonie; River Park of Alcantara. Protected Marine Areas Capogallo I. Femmine Protected Marine Area; Protected Marine Area; Plemmirio Protected Marine Area; Egadi Protected Marine Area; Island of the Cyclops Protected Marine Area; Ustica Protected Marine Area. Nature Reserves Capo Gallo Oriented Nature Reserve; Monte Pellegrino Oriented Nature Reserve; Grotta Conza Integral Nature Reserve; Lake Pergusa Special Nature Reserve; Vendicari Faunal Oasis Nature Reserve; Zingaro Oriented Nature Reserve; River Ciane Nature Reserve and Syracuse Salt Works; Simeto Oasis Nature Reserve; Oriented Biviere of Gela Nature Reserve; Oriented Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve; Integral Macalube di Aragona Nature Reserve; Mouth of the River Irminio Nature Reserve. Park of Nebrodi
The Sicilian Puppet In 2001 the works of the Puppet Dolls, the Sicilian theatre of marionettes, were included among the Oral and Non-material World Heritage of UNESCO. Thanks to the cuntastori (the story-tellers), the pupi (puppet dolls), which represent the characters of the Carolingian cycle, enact the stories of the Chanson de Roland, Orlando Furioso and Gerusalemme Liberata. The leading characters are the Knight Orlando, Rinaldo and Angelica. Palermo and Acireale where famous theatres are to be found, have witnessed the flourishing of this Art thanks to the numerous puppet maestros. The Volcanoes On account of its position, straddled between two important tectonic plates, the region and the surrounding islands are affected by intense volcanic activity. The most important volcanoes are Etna, Stromboli and Vulcano. They share the uniqueness of belonging to three different typologies: the first eruptions of basalt lavas alternated by periods of calm; continuous eruptions, and second fountains of lava whose characteristics have been taken as a typological model by scientists in the sector, who have coined the term Strombolian Type in order to designate the like activities of terrestrial volcanoes. Finally the third and the explosive type, or Plinian type characterized by the long periods of apparent calm as well as violent eruptions. The eruption activity which throughout the nineteenth century in the area of the Canal of Sicily now called the Graham Bank, brought about the birth of the ephemeral Isola Ferdinandea, a vast rocky platform situated about 6 metres from the surface of the sea between Sciacca and the Island of Pantelleria. The Minor Islands Sicily also includes various smaller islands, such as the archipelago of the Aeolians and Ustica to the North, and that of the Egadi Islands to the West, as well as the islands of Pantelleria, Lampedusa, and Linosa to the South. The archipelago of which the Island of Malta also forms part is geographically (but not politically) an integral part of Sicily. Malta, moreover, was united politically to Sicily until 1798, when it was occupied (for about two years) by Napoleon Bonaparte. The Pelagian Islands, in contrast, are geographically linked to Tunisia, but politically form part of the Province of Agrigento. 41 The sicilian Puppets The volcano Etna The island
Sicilian Cuisine 42 The Sicilian Cuisine forms part of a complex yet articulated gastronomic culture, which contains contributions made from all the cultures that have settled in Sicily during the last three millennia, from the feeding habits of Magna Graecia to the delicacies of the great noble cuisines, and passing from the Arab sweets to the entrails prepared in the Jewish way. The list of the typical products is very long. Every province (and, in many cases, every commune) has a speciality of its own and the names of the same foodstuffs vary from area to area. The granita siciliana is universally known a creamy iced compound of varying tastes, a product valued on the eastern coast, between the provinces of Catania and Messina. Very tasty are another two beverages with a milky appearance: barley water (sweet) and almond milk (bitter-sweet). Cane sugar, introduced into Sicily by the Arabs between the 9th and the 11th centuries A.D. passed into the Norman convents where the continued Arab tradition of mixing it with sweet almond, grounded and refined with the mortar, and then cooked with the addition of orange cinnamon water, Sicilian marzipan (sponge-cake) was born, which still today adorns the shop windows of the cake and pastry shops with its most varied shapes and colours. Among the hundreds of typical buns and cakes of the region the cannoli reign supreme, short-crust tubular pastry with sweet ricotta cream filling; the cassata, a cake still on the basis of ricotta cheese with candied fruit, as well as the incomparable ice-creams. Among the savoury products, excels the famous tavola calda- hot dishes, a rich assortment of flat cakes, pizzas and flaky pastry filled with the tastiest foods, scacci, hard grain flat cakes with parsley filling, or cauliflower or tomatoes, real and proper savoury pies, arancini (or arancine ) - breadcrumbed fried or baked rice croquette enriched with every type of flavour, the cutting edge of the category. Typical of the Palermo region are the panelle (fritters with chick-pea pastry), crocchè (potato croquette) and pani cà'e meusa (bread with millet). These are choice dishes on the basis of aubergines, like the caponata, the parmigiana and the pasta alla norma. In the Island s gastronomy a staple foodstuff is obviously fish. Famous is the preparation of stock fish in the Messina fashion. Typical of the Trapani region is, in contrast, the fish cuscus to be tried more especially at Trapani, Favignana and San Vito Lo Capo. Served in the Catanese area are the pasta che rizzi which is a very refined starter dish prepared with sea urchins while still alive, the polpette di neonato, are small octopus fried or baked, of tiny blue fish. Noteworthy are all the dishes on the basis of spada the excellent swordfish with which the Sicilian coasts abound. In fact a million words fail to do describe adequately the tastes of the extraordinary dishes that are prepared in this land: in a word they should simply be tasted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1.Fish and shrimps 2.Cous Cous 3.Pasta with Norma 4.Fruits variety 5.Sweet Cannoli siciliani 6.Sweet Cassata siciliana
Some Illustrious Men Born in Sicily Empedocles (Agrigento 490-430 B.C.) philosopher, poet, scientist, physicist and mathematician Archimedes (Syracuse 287-212 B.C.) scientist, physicist and mathematician Diodorus Siculus (Enna Ist cent. B.C.) historian Caronda (Catania 6th cent. B.C.) Greek legislator and jurist Stesicoro (Palermo 7th-6th cent. B.C.) poet Ibn Hamdis (Syracuse 1056-1133) poet Vincenzo Bellini (Catania 1801-1835) musician Ferdinando Beneventano Del Bosco (Palermo 1813-1881) Bourbon hero Luigi Capuana (Catania 1839-1915) writer Giovanni Verga (Catania 1840-1922) writer Federico De Roberto (born in Naples in 1861 but brought up and lived in Catania 1927) Luigi Pirandello (Agrigento 1867-1936) writer and playwright Nino Martoglio (Catania 1870-1921) producer, scriptwriter, writer and poet Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa (Palermo 1896-1957) writer Frank Capra (Palermo 1897-1991) film director and producer Vincent Richard Impellitteri (Palermo 1900-1987) politician and Mayor of New York City Salvatore Quasimodo (Ragusa 1901-1968) writer and poet Vitaliano Brancati (Syracuse 1907-1954) narrator Renato Guttuso (Palermo 1912-1993) painter Leonardo Sciascia (Agrigento 1921-1989) writer Giuseppe Distefano (Catania 1921-2008) tenor Antonino Zichichi (Trapani 1929-2 ) physicist and science promulgator Enzo Maiorca (Syracuse 1931-2 ) world record holder in deep-sea breath-held diving Giuseppe Tornatore (Palermo 1956-2 ) film producer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Archimede 2. Vincenzo Bellini 3. Luigi Pirandello 4. Renato Guttuso 5. Frank Capra 6. Leonardo Sciascia 7. Antonio Zichichi 8. Giuseppe Tornatore 43
Technical Contents INDEX Taormina office and area of expertise...pag.3/14 Siracusa office and area of expertise...pag.15/20 Trapani office and area of expertise...pag.21/24 Palermo office and area of expertise...pag. 25/32 Lipari office area and of expertise...pag. 33/36 Sicilians Itineraries...pag. 37 Luise Sicily Events department...pag. 39 44 Sicily: more than just an island Concept by Antonella Fariello & Gianpiero Puglisi Graphic deisgn by www.besdesign.it Printed in april 2012 Photographic credits Sicily: more than just an island would be pleased to hear from any copyright holders for pictures whom we have been unable to contact. Photo Taormina Gianpiero Puglisi Photo M. Etna Vincenzo Bonaccorsi Photo Ragusa Ibla Gianfranco Guccione Photo Marsala Fabio Santilli Produced by Luise Associates Sicily S.r.l