A hidden gem away from Sicily’s usual tourist spots, Santa Maria La Scala is a charming fishing village nestled between volcanic cliffs and the Ionian Sea. To get there, walk along the 18th-century path called “Le Chiazzette,” a nature trail immersed in the silence of the Timpa nature reserve. The path takes about an hour to reach the village. Sicilian lore believes this seaside village is inhabited by nymphs who tell of love stories and epic myths. One such tragic tale is that of the young shepherd Aci, who fell…
