Catania
Nirvana for gourmands, Nelson is a one-stop shop for all things artisanal and Sicilian. Stock the pantry with everything from single-origin olive oils…
Must-see shopping in Ionian Coast
Catania
Engineer by day, fragrance maestro by night, Antonio Alessandria indulges his passion for scents at his lavish little perfumery. You won't find mainstream…
Taormina
A bastion of 'Made in Italy', Dieffe offers sharp edits of men's threads, shoes and accessories from unique local and mainland artisans. Expect to find –…
Catania
Tabaré sells the wares of five Catanian artisans. Marisa Casaburi creates whimsical models and sculptures in papier maché, Carla Marletta turns…
Taormina
Siblings Maria and Elvira handcraft upbeat, contemporary ceramics in their workshop-cum-store, hidden away on a Taormina side street. Bright, vibrant…
Catania
Every morning except Sunday, Piazza Carlo Alberto (just off Via Etnea) is flooded by the chaos of La Fiera. Not dissimilar to a Middle Eastern kasbah, the…
Mount Etna
On the eastern slopes of Mt Etna, the small town of Zafferana Etnea has a long tradition of apiculture, producing up to 35% of Italy's honey. For a taste,…
Taormina
Local artist Marco Monforte runs this shop specialising in colourful Sicilian tiles featuring hand-painted scenes. Made-to-order ceramics are available,…
Taormina
Made in Sicily and not sold anywhere off the island, the colourful earrings, bracelets and pendants of the Isola Bella jewellery line are reason enough to…
Taormina
Apothecary-like La Torinese stocks mouthwatering local edibles such as olive oil, capers, marmalade, honey, cheese, cured meats, old-fashioned sweets and…
Taormina
This eclectic shop is a fun place to browse for striking Italian jewellery, as well as ceramics, paintings, local fragrances and curiosities that might…
