If I return to Sicily it would be very tragic if I didn’t include Alkantara Fest as part of my tour! Some of you may have had a dip into the refreshing water of the Alcantara river. Alkantara Fest will not be icy cold but caressingly warm ! I’d call it a boutique music festival that allows you to get up and personal with local and international artists that are invited to share the regions cultural and gastronomical delights with stories and songs from their homeland. I was introduced to Bal Folk here and it was fantastic to feel the energy via dance. Caring for our natural environment is also a major part of the festival. Guided tours to Mt Etna and the nearby coastline were very special enabling the opportunity to bond with fellow travellers and music patrons. The organisers were very welcoming and knowledgable making the experience truly memorable.