It was an early start for the ferry back to Milazzo. Happy to say the ferry ride back was far more pleasant with the air conditioner in full force. We had Stelvio (the car) booked safely at a parking place so we were ready to get to our next destination.
Finding a beach club was not easy and after driving for about 2 hours we (actually mainly Jeremy who was the driver) needed a little break. we got there in the end and went to Cefàlu…. not as lovely to swim in so we ended up having lunch. It was about 90mims to Agrigento where we had booked a bed and breakfast. Our host was great and quite funny as he gave us a very detailed tour of the place and recommended some dinner spots. The daily routine consists of an aperol, so we went for a little walk and enjoyed one before dinner at Krokos. It was delicious with all of the traditional Sicilian cuisine. Another sneaky routine is finishing with a digestivo night cap, Etna Bitter is really yummy if you’re wanting to give it a try.
Wednesday
Our host had organised a very sweet breakfast for us. The ricotta croissant was very yummy…. but I would not recommend eating the whole one no matter how good it may be!
We left at 8:30 to ensure we arrived before the heat of the day at The Valley of Temples. This area was built in 600BC by the Greeks and is spread over a massive area. The Temple of Zeus, Hercules and Juno (big one that is still standing) were big standouts and we also had a very informative audioguide to make you appreciate the history and planning of this beautiful area. As I said earlier the grounds are big and with the heat walking 4km is not always easy. We definitely needed a lot of water and a granita to keep us going.
Top Tip:
Arrive early to avoid the crowds and heat. Definitely get the audioguide! Pack plenty of water, sunblock and a hat.
We drove to Enna to have lunch at Trattoria la Rustica. This family owned restaurant is tucked behind the Main Street and was packed, we were lucky to get a table. Melanzane (eggplant) is a staple for the Italian’s and wow they really know how to cook very different and delicious dishes. After our massive walk we worked up an appetite and enjoyed a few different melanzane dishes and yummy pastas for our mains. A very solid 9/10 💫
We arrived in Syracuse late afternoon and was greeted by our lovely Air B&B host. The advantage of staying at places like this is that they really do look after you and also give you so many insights into the area. We stayed in Ortigia which is the island that forms the part of the old town. After a relaxing evening James and I ventured out for a late dinner at Sicily pizzeria, after an Aperol Spritz of course!
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