We've settled into our winter home and absolutely love the place. I'll try to show you why in this post. Licata is a true workingman's Italian town nestled into the southern coast of Sicily. The high hills behind the town provide a panoramic view over this coastline. We climbed up to the castle on the top of the hill; steep, but worth the view.
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The wave break walls of the Port of Licata |
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Steep climb up to the Castro |
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Coastline looking west |
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Coast looking east |
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Unusual Necropolis above the town |
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The Marina and river entrance (that's the brown muddy water)
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The town itself is a warren of small windy alley's, steep flights of stairs and dark nooks and crannies. It's a bit dirty and grubby, but every now and then, an amazing architectural feature, or carving, or ancient doorway just grabs your attention. It makes you realise that while its not a polished tourist destination, this is an old town with roots that go way back to medieval times.
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Main boardwalk in the marina, local lighthouse |
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Sand dunes behind the beach |
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The main beach |
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Megan at our 'local' |
We've been adopted by one of the local cafe's, and we can't pass without being hailed by a hearty 'Bon giorno Capitane'. The social life at the marina is abundant, with a weekly bbq, too many happy hours to maintain sobriety, boules and exercise groups. We've started a band, and I'm teaching a guitar class. Megan has started an art group. We're so busy, we need a vacation from our hectic life-style!
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Old architectural features abound |
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An amphora from the marine archeological museum |
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Check out the gargoyles under this veranda |
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An aerial view over Licata |
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Old cave church |
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What to say?? |
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This painting symbolises a local Licata folk singer |
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Street view |
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Amazing wood carving |
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More wood carving |
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Wall carved from wood |
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Carved nave |
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The pride of Sicily. |
Thankfully, we've yet to see any other tourists apart from the marina crowd. After a season choking on tourists, its nice to get to a town with no apparent tourist attractions. We are very happy with our choice for the winter.
Hey,
ReplyDeletethese are very nice pictures!
My mother was born in Licata and I have been there a lot.
The story behind the black christ is that the church once burned. To remember this day the christ has not been overpainted.
Greets from Germany