8 Sicilian Secrets - Italy Segreta
The city of Noto, where episode three of the season, at the palazzo, is set. It is just an incredible Baroque town in the middle of nowhere in the south of Sicily. There's actually a Chef's Table episode about this restaurant called Cafe Sicilia in Noto, and it's probably the best dessert breakfast—it’s called granita, basically Italian ice—I've... See more
On Location: Tales From Taormina and the Sicilian Set of ‘The White Lotus’
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Isola Bella, Taormina
Known as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea (and for its starring role in the second season of The White Lotus), Isola Bella is a semicircular pebble beach just minutes from the hilltop town of Taormina (via cable car). Rent a sunbed here (neatly lined up, as is often the norm in Sicily), and bring a snorkel for... See more
The Best Beaches in Sicily, From Cefalù to Taormina
SPOILERS: It was books in season 1, and now artworks in season 2. 🎨
The finale of White Lotus' second season aired this week, turning fans into quasi-art historians in a mock BBC documentary – interpreting the allegories in key paintings featured in each episode.
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instagram.comMy favorite place was Cefalu. I mean, I love Taormina—I think that'll always actually have my heart just because it was the place that we spent the most time. But from a tourist’s perspective, Cefalu was probably my favorite of all of the stops. I just love being close to the water. The beach clubs are amazing.
On Location: Tales From Taormina and the Sicilian Set of ‘The White Lotus’
Il Pirata delle Cinque Terre, an endearing tourist trap, is located in the workaday zone behind and above the train station. The dynamic Sicilian duo Gianluca and Massimo (hardworking twins, a.k.a. the Cannoli brothers) enthusiastically offer a wide assortment of Sicilian pastries. Their fun, playful service makes up for the lack of a view. Massimo
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