Splendid Sicily

About us

Splendid Sicily is an association which promotes the beauty of Sicily.

Because beauty will save the world!

The founders of Splendid Sicily are two exuberant pillars of Sicilian culture: Giovanni Vallone, the Sicilian motorcycle writer; and his wife, the chef Silvana Recupero.

Together they have dedicated their lives to spreading the culture and beauty of their home-island far and wide.

Splendid Sicily is funded through donations, it doesn’t receive government grants.

It is the site to go to for all those who love Sicily and want to be part of it.

Splendid Sicily plunges deep down into the souls of Sicilians, bringing their emotions and character to the surface in full view.

Our goal is for visitors to take a journey through the countryside, the local markets, Sicilian homes, the squares with their elderly residents in flat caps, the food, the wine all in the warmth of the Sicilian sun.

Above all, Splendid Sicily is composed of a staff of people: etno-anthropologists, archaeologists, naturalists, scholars, mayors, writers....and people from all over the world united by a love for the largest island in the Mediterranean.

Do you want to join us? Do you fancy a bit of Sicily ?

Write to us about your experience. Become a Splendid reporter.