The best travel recommendations
to Noto and Sicily

Read the blog, buy the books and plan your unforgettable visit to the beautiful city of Noto and the Mediterranean island of Sicily, Italy.

March 21, 2026

How to make Sicilian Lentil Soup

Thanks to Noto's artisan bakery Forno Piano Altro

March 14, 2026

The Sicilian Moor's Head

'Teste di Moro' more than a ceramic, a story to be told

March 7, 2026

How to Make Sicilian Caponata

'Chef Matteo' joins the kitchen at Sabbinirica to learn how to make home made Noto Caponata

A restaurant set inside a historic building in Noto, Italy

The Best Holiday Island In The Mediterranean

Vogue and The Telegraph think this corner of Sicily is a must visit. We agree! To help you get the most from your visit to Noto and the Val di Noto we have created a book filled with ideas, restaurants and experiences.

The Book
A table outdoors with a mediterranean breakfast laid out ready to eat

Stay At The Rooftop

For friends and family we have created a stunning luxury apartment in the residential heart of Noto. Want the perfect base for a holiday in the Val di Noto, we have you covered.

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The Man Behind The Website

Matt Bird - or Matteo - as he is sometimes known in Sicily, first visited Noto in 2021. Like many people, he quickly fell in love with the place, its people and the way of life.

As a prolific author of more than twenty-five books, he naturally began writing blogs and books about Sicily.

He is also the CEO of PublishU, which coaches people to write their books and publishes and markets them worldwide.

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