Great bustling market that stretches for miles and miles. Food, clothes, leather and everything…read moreelse for street after street. A fantastic place to visit that is not too touristy.

The Ortigia Street market is really great place to explore when you are in sircacuse, the markets…read moreare nice and authentic with a stream of locals snapping up the best and freshest produce and fish you can buy. Also if the weather is amazing this is the perfect place to stop by for picnic items on the way to the beach. Be aware that prices for the same item can change significantly, I paid €5 for almonds in a pretty package while I saw almonds in a plain package at a different store for €2.50 so maybe have a bit of a look around before buying... I got some amazing fresh strawberries for just €1.75 which was pretty reasonable for a market snack. But sadly I didn't find any mandarins but I did see plenty of blood oranges. There are also plenty of restaurants around the markets if you are wanting a decent meal. If you are unsure where to buy from get there early and follow the locals. Any store that sells out early is usually the one with the best stuff... The markets sell everything you could imagine... * fruit & vegetables * spices and herbs * flowers * fresh fish * meat * cheese * fresh olives * tourist junk * clothes * miscellaneous items

This restaurant is very close to the fish/ morning market in catania. Service is great and the food…read moreis outstanding.

If you're fortunate enough to be spending some time on the Cote d'Azur, why not infuse additional…read moreflavour and culture into your trip and go Italian for the day? Just along the coast from Nice and Menton lies the first Italian town, across the border in Liguria, (not Sicilia). It's easily accessible by train and a scenic journey along the coast via Monaco. Plan your trip for a Friday and you'll get the full-on experience of the bustling local market. When you arrive at the station (avoid coming by car as you'll have a nightmare parking) just follow the crowds straight down the main street and you'll soon sniff-out and spot the market. There's something here for everyone, from dedicated foodies to fashionistas. Worth keeping your wits about you as far as all the counterfeit designer bag, wallet and pen sellers are concerned though. Their products may look superficially tempting but they're not deeply convincing close-up and when the Italian police are in the mood to clamp-down, it's the tourists who bear the brunt with goods being confiscated and huge fines being imposed. Don't let that deter you from enjoying the authentic Italian market experience There are decent bargains here in cashmere knitwear, genuine Italian handbags, stylish floaty scarves; fabulous displays of fruit, veg, cheeses, antipasti, pasta and an awe-inspiring selection of alcohol. Shop and explore until you drop, or until the market closes: early to mid-afternoon. Then collapse at a beach-side bar or restaurant - Pesto Genovese originated nearby, so pasta is a good bet - before returning on the (most likely packed) train to France.