Out and About from Torre Archirafi

Carruba

Carruba, a small town at the foot of mount Etna (municipality of Giarre), is less than 3km to the southwest of Torre Archirafi. It's a pleasant walk down Strada Provinciale 173 as you are soon surrounded by lemon groves and there is very little traffic on the road. At the junction you turn left for Carruba along the SPi-II.

Riposto

Genie and I love to walk along the promenade (Lungomare Pantano) from Torre Archirafi to Riposto, although you can also take the inland route down Strada Provinciale 173 and then right onto the SPi-II. Apart from the splendid marina, Riposto has some great markets (fish, meat, fruit and veg). There are also some specialist shops that have been really handy when I've wanted, for instance, a lead to connect my camera to the apartment's TV, DV tapes or batteries. It goes without saying that there are some very good restaurants here, especially if you like fish.

Our favourite place to shop is the pasticceria opposite the park, which makes the best Amaretti biscuits Genie and I ever tasted. We usually bring as many home as possible.