Sicily

Sicily
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Sicily Travel Guide

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is a mere butterfly kiss from the tip of Italy's boot. It is a true Mediterranean melting pot that mixes Italian, Greek, French, Spanish, African and Arabic flavors to create a tantalizing world of whimsical architecture, gracious locals and some of the best food on Earth. Sicily offers the best luxury vacation in Italy without the crowds and trampled paths of northern powerhouses like Tuscany or Rome.

It is an expansive island that is an ideal compromise for the culture guru and sun worshipper. Beach lovers can spend the day on the pearly ribbon of Agrigento Beach along the southern shore or on any number of powdery beaches that spill into the Mediterranean. Cruise over to the neighboring Aeolian Islands on your private yacht charter or explore the lively seaside cities and ports sprinkled across Sicily's shores. Climb La Rocca at Cefalù on Sicily to enjoy postcard views of the island's most popular beach resort and fishing village.

Sicily's throbbing capital city, Palermo, is the blossoming fruit of Sicily's eclectic history. You can find Baroque palaces, Roman cathedrals and medieval piazzas all within walking distance of each other. Palmero is a jumbled city decorated with beautiful architecture and punctuated by crowded marketplaces and whizzing scooters. Must-sees include the Quattro Canti, Palmero's Old Town quarter, the botanical gardens (Orto Botanico) and the many majestic churches and cathedrals sprinkled across the city. Try a seafood spaghetti in one of the many trattorias in Palermo, and you'll never look at pasta the same way again.

A luxury vacation in Sicily would not be complete without a visit to some of the island's most beautiful regions: Taormina, Erice, Trapani, Siracusa, Sciacca and Monreale. Stay in a rustic private villa in Sciacca, a quiet southern port and spend your days exploring the surrounding countryside and dramatic seascapes. Taormina is a charming hillside town on the eastern coast and allures visitors to its scintillating restaurants and Teatro Greco, an impressive amphitheater featuring spectacular views of the coast and Mount Etna. Sicily offers a glimpse of Italy off the beaten path and promises an Italian masterpiece of a vacation.


Sicily local information


Time Zone

UTC+1

Language

Italian

Money

Euro (EUR)


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