Agrigento 2023: Talks, Tours and Tastings
“I’ve been lucky enough to participate in three trips with Sicily Unlimited, most recently Salina, Aeolian Islands. It’s hard to find the words to describe how truly memorable they are, and Salina was no exception. We were treated to a week of truly exceptional experiences, many not available to regular visitors and, with such an inside view of local life and culture, the learnings were so rich. We met such fascinating, welcoming & hospitable host and enjoyed fabulous local food and drink around the table, sharing interesting conversation at the same time. As I have said so often since I returned, the trip was an absolute dream, and one that I will never forget. They say that Salina is like paradise, and now I know why. For anyone interested in Sicily and its food and culture, then Sicily Unlimited tours are hard to beat.”
– Fiona Richmond,Head of Regional Food, Scotland Food & Drink
“The custard coloured church of Santa Marina comes into view as the hovercraft pulls into Salina. We are so pleased to be back with ‘Sicily Unlimited’ on a second visit to ‘A Cannata’ in Lingua and the warm welcome of Santino and his partner, Aphrodite. Already looking forward to the freshly caught fish, capers.
It is not just the coast, and places like Pollara where ‘il Postino’ was filmed that attract in Salina. This is the most relaxed of the Aeolian islands, this time confirmed by a memorable trip inland, walking through the vineyards and verdant valley around Valdechiesa, expertly guided by Guiseppe La Malfa. This was a relaxed week of exploration, conviviality, long lazy lunches, Malvasia, with like-minded friends who are happy to return to Sicily again and again.”
– Isobel.
On Salina (lingua) looking towards Lipari
Capers, for which Salina is renowned, come in many dishes.
With La Postina Anna and Giuseppe La Malfa.
Trekking on Stromboli.
Wine trekking with Giuseppe La Malfa and his Salina EcoGastronomica
Visiting the Il Postino film sites on Pollara
Cheers!
Final dinner at A Cannata
Original information
We will spend a week on beautiful Salina to explore the films, food and culture of this jewel of the Aeolian islands. In association with Giuseppe La Malfa’s Salina Ecogastronomica, other local associations and food and wine producers, we will visit the film locations of Il Postino, Vulcano and Stromboli and discuss Sicilian cinema in convivial company and glorious surroundings.
Prices
Talks and Tours: £525. 00 (To be paid in advance).
Accommodation and dinner for the week at A Cannata. http://www.acannata.it/acannataresidencehotel.htm
Per person: Single room (ensuite): Euro 660
Per person: Double (ensuite): Euro 540
(To be paid on departure).
Lunch with local food and wine producers will be approximately 15 euros per person.
Saturday 8 June
16.30-19.30. Arrival: A Cannata in Lingua. Aperitivo and dinner with special guests Giuseppe La Malfa and Marzia Beninati.
Sunday 9 June.
8.00-9.30. Breakfast.
10.00-12.00. Welcome to Salina. Marzia Beninati: ‘My Salina’. Documentary Film on Salina. Introduction to Salina. Introduction to Sicilian films.
13.15 Travel to Pollara.
14.00 Lunch and caper tasting. Sapori Eoliani Azienda Agricola https://www.saporieolianisalina.it/
16.00-17.30. Passeggiata/ Aperitivo in Pollara.
18.00. Film: Il Postino.
20.00. Return to A Cannata
20.30 Dinner A Cannata.
Monday 10 June.
8.00-9.30. Breakfast.
10.00. Wine Trekking with Giuseppe La Malfa and Salina EcoGastronomica http://www.salinaecogastronomica.it/
12.30 Lunch with Salvatore D’Amico and Mayor of Leni https://www.cantinedamico.it/
14.30. Return to A Cannata. Free time.
17.00 Lingua to Santa Marina Salina
Shopping – via Risorgimento, Santa Marina Salina
18.00 Passeggiata Lungomare – meet Mayor of Santa Marina Salina
18.30 Aperitivo at Café du Mari, Lungomare
20.00 Return to A Cannata
20.30 Dinner at A Cannata.
Tuesday 11 June
8.00-9.30. Breakfast.
10.00-11.00 Film discussion Italian neo-realism (including Stromboli).
11.30 Aliscafo to Stromboli.
13.00. Lunch at Ristorante Zurro.
15,00. Stromboli visit.
17.00. Return to Salina. Free time.
20.30 Dinner A Cannata.
Wednesday 12 June.
8.00-9.30 Breakfast.
10.00 Lingua Trekking and nature walk.
12.30 Lunch at Alfredo’s. Street food. Pane Cunzato. Granita.
16.00 Lingua- Malfa. Passegiata. Laboratorio Ceramico.
18.00 Hotel Signum for Aperitivo with Clara (also Mayor of Malfa).
20.00 Return to A Cannata
20.30 Dinner A Cannata.
Thursday 13 June.
8.00-9.30 Breakfast.
10.00 Lingua to Rinella. Swimming/paddling
12.30. Lunch. Street Food. Arancini.
14.00. Discussion of the films of Nanni Moretti followed by film ‘Caro Diario’
17.00 Rinella-Lingua
18.00. Wine-tasting at Lingua. Guest: La Postina Anna.
20.30. Final dinner at A Cannata.
Friday 14 June.
8.00-9.30. Breakfast.
Free time.
Depart.
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