Independent travel is fraught with some dangers, so it would be better if you take a local guide with you. It takes 2 hours by bus from Catania to the Rifugio Sapienza station (you go there), then on foot. It will take a long and high climb, so don't forget to bring warm clothes (it's uncomfortable in shorts at +5 Celsius) and food — the return bus to Catania will leave only at 16.30. You can get to the northern slope in approximately the same way from Catania. In general, it will be cheaper, but less bourgeois.
The possibilities are equally wide for those who do not crave adrenaline, but want to enjoy the cultural heritage of the island. It increasingly includes the film "The Godfather" and the Mafia Museum (Salemi), which soon promises to exhibit a live mafioso, a 97—year-old ex-Cosa Nostra fighter, whose name has not been disclosed. In the meantime, the old man who killed a lot of souls with his own hands is only promised to visit the places of Al Pacino's military glory — "The Godfather" was filmed in the neat village of Savoka, where it will also be interesting to visit. By the way, the local cafe has been turned into a real museum dedicated to the epic movie, where you can find many interesting exhibits.
For connoisseurs of the beauties of architecture in Sicily, there are fewer expanses than in the North of Italy. But there is also something to see here: the ancient temples in Agrigento, the majestic cathedral in Palermo, the squat and massive Lombard Castle located in the town of Enna, the ancient open-air amphitheater in Taormina, where famous tenors and musicians perform... It's pointless to describe all this — you have to see and feel it. Every square kilometer of the island is saturated with the atmosphere of antiquity and eternal culture, which will survive for generations. Go back to the hotel and, looking at the sea stretching away into the horizon, just think about it.
Sicily is only a small part of Italy, but even here you can understand what an invaluable cultural heritage the Apennines have left us. The long—suffering land of the island saw everything - the invasion of the Moors, the rule of the Romans and Greeks, peaceful everyday life and fierce battles... But she doesn't seem tired, she is still alive and gives warmth to all the people who have ever been here. Italy's vibrant South is different from its pragmatic North, and that's the beauty of it. Does this mean that the North is worse? Not at all. It's just that it's a completely different story. 1xBet is licensed and regulated. It holds an international Curacao eGaming license that allows it to operate legally in all countries except a few, and a Nigerian local license too. Betting on a licensed platform such as 1xBet ensures that there are mechanisms protecting players. A promo code for 1xbet is generally associated with broader promotional campaigns, which can include limited-time deals, seasonal offers, or exclusive events. These codes are often distributed through affiliate partners, email newsletters, or social media campaigns.