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Honey-coloured sea walls above swimmers on wooden platforms, striped umbrellas and a wooden motorboat
Lisa-Nil and Jules as children, dressed as bride and groom, wearing sunglasses, in an olive grove with Etna behind
September 4th, 2027, Sicily

Saturday4 September2027

Sicily, near Ortigia.

We'll be on the island from Saturday 28 August to Monday 6 September: a week of the sea, long dinners and Negronis. Come at the start if you can, and stay for Sunday's beach brunch.

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The eyes, chico. They never lie.

So: are you coming?

A day in Ortigia

Most days will go something like this. Rinse and repeat.

  1. 9:30Espresso and a granita, standing at the bar.
  2. 10:30Meet at the rocks. Swim.
  3. 13:30Long lunch by the sea, cold beers.
  4. 16:00Siesta. The whole island naps.
  5. 19:30Negronis (and a martini) as the sun goes down.
  6. 21:00A long dinner, too much wine.
  7. 23:30Bar to bar, and a bit of a party.
  8. Nobody saw anything.
    2:00The cheeky pizza on the way home.

What we've planned

We're putting these together for everyone who's with us during the week. Join any or all; we'll ask who's in closer to the time.

Summers so far

None of these are Sicily. They're the summers that got us here, and the mood we're after.

The week

Ten days on the island. The wedding is the reason; the week is the point.

  1. Saturday28 AugWe arrive in Ortigia
  2. Sunday29 AugA beach club day
  3. Monday30 AugA pasta class
  4. Tuesday31 AugA sunset boat
  5. Wednesday1 SepLast arrivals
  6. Thursday2 SepA winery visit
  7. Friday3 SepWelcome party
  8. Saturday4 SepThe wedding
  9. Sunday5 SepBeach brunch
  10. Monday6 SepFlights home

Worth doing early

  1. Check your passport

    Turkish passport? Start the Schengen visa in late February. Mexico, US, Canada and UK: no visa.

    Visas and entry

  2. Watch the flights

    Late August is peak season. Compare fares with a checked bag; some routes only fly in summer.

    Flights from your city

  3. Book a room on the island

    We're about 200 and Ortigia is small. Book something refundable by March 2027.

    Where to stay