Itineraries in Sicily

What to see in a trip in Sicily

Sicily is the largest region of Italy and the richest of beauty of all kinds: it deserves a variety of holidays, and this page can help you select the destinations to be seen absolutely.
Here are some trips we suggest:
- Trapani and the Egadi Islands .
- Aeolian Islands (which you find described in the last part of the travel diary) .
For the rest ... read below.
Where to start between Islands, Volcanoes, Greek temples, wonderful towns? We follow a travel itinerary counterclockwise starting from Palermo , the capital, with its wide historic center full of monuments and buildings of great importance, such as the Palazzo dei Normanni and the cathedral. Very characteristic is the market of Ballarò . Palermo has several beaches among which the very long one of Mondello stands out airplane, less visited from Aeolian and Egadi ... yet beautiful, wild and with splendid backdrops.
By continuing the travel itinerary of Sicily counterclockwise, the beautiful country of Castellammare del Golfo sooner/b>. Here, in the interior there is the Greek Temple of Segesta , to be seen!, While on the sea you immediately arrive at Zingaro Reserve , with landscapes, paths and crystal clear sea Really memorable. San Vito lo Capo has a long beach, really beautiful, especially out of season.

Passing from Monte Cofano , a dolomitic promontory on the sea, you arrive at Trapani , with a nice historic center, Ed Erice , beautifully perched medieval country Very high on the sea. Trapani is also important for tourism as a place of departure of ferries for the Egadi Islands . Favignana is the largest (but can conveniently be turned on a bicycle) and the most touristy: between beaches, spectacular bays and a panoramic fortress, you are really in paradise. Levanzo has a village of white houses that seems to come out of a Greek postcard, while Marettimo is further away and offers little entertainment, but with imposing landscapes, marine caves, crystal clear water and A picturesque fishing village ... A good traveler doesn't need anything else!

The holiday can continue along the saline of Mozia and Marsala , then a stretch of a slightly less fascinating coast, up to the wonders around Agrigento: the Valley of the Temples to savor the story of the Magna Greece, the reserve of Torre Salsa and the Scala dei Turchi to enjoy fantastic beaches and white limestone cliffs.
How many destinations for a vacation! And half Sicily is missing! We continue our travel itinerary ...
From Agrigento you can move to the Bel Paese of Ragusa (although we have skipped some deserving destinations) and to the nearby known and Modica , beautiful towns with, in the area, also excellent food and wine.
Syracuse is one of the most beautiful cities in the region, thanks to the white houses on the sea of ​​the island of Ortigia. Around Syracuse there are some of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily: the Marine Park of Plemmirio is full of baiette to explore and where to take a bath, while the beach of caromche as well as to see is perfect for relaxers.

Going up the east coast of Sicily, you arrive at Taormina , perched at the top of the sea, famous for the panoramic panoramic ancient Greek theater but also for the nearby beach of island Beautiful . Here the interior offers the spectacular attractiveness of the Monte Etna , the highest volcano in Italy, and one of the most spectacular active volcanoes in the world.
Continuing the itinerary along the dick of Sicily, You can visit the northern coast of the island and, in particular, Cefalù , a splendid town on the sea from which ferries leave for the neighbor Stromboli and the other islands Aeolie . This wonderful archipelago, in addition to presenting crystal clear water and imposing coasts, offers amazing volcanic landscapes, as preceding to Stromboli and volcano .
in this fast lasting of the tourist destinations of Sicily absolutely to see we have forgotten Several things ... But we must still mention at least two islets distant, those of Pantelleria and Lampedusa , Wild and with beaches from scream.
In the next capacity you find more info and links to detail pages on some of the most beautiful destinations for a holiday in Sicily.

What to do in a trip in Sicily

How it is seen from the paragraph on the "What to see", there is really so much to do in Sicily! First of all, you can read our detail pages on the Egadi Islands and on Aeolian Islands , told at the end of a long trip by boat Sailing.
The longest coasts in Italy and all the islets are obviously a long source of activities and entertainment, but the interior, and in particular the Etna area, is equally addictive.

The sea offers snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, sailing ... The Aeolian and Egadi, in particular, are perfect destinations for a trip to sailing .
The trekking to the volcanoes is an activity peculiar to Sicily, not only but also on Etna Stromboli, while on the island of Vulcano there are thermal pools where you can swim. If you walk towards an active volcano for you is not exciting enough, Etna, higher than 3,000 meters, you can also skiing !
The Sicilian food and wine offers an incredible amount of delicacies. From great classics of land as Pasta alla Norma or arancini, until fairly unique sea delights in Italy as the cous cous of San Vito Lo Capo fish (and vicinity). The tuna and eggplant are two ingredients for many delicious recipes, and generally in Sicily you eat well on a budget (except that in the most tourist destinations). As a dessert, including cassata and cannoli (in addition to the Modica chocolate) are spoiled for choice. And the meal can be accompanied by a red wine such as Nero d'Avola or white as the Cricket or Inzolia, and then Zibibbo, Malvasia and Marsala for dessert ... In short, a wonderful holiday food and wine!

How to travel in Sicily

When to go and how to get around Sicily? The answer to these questions is linked to what you want to do and see. A driving tour along the island is a fantastic idea, maybe limited to certain areas if the time is reduced. On the islets around Sicily, however, the car is not very useful: you have to go by ferry and then walk or get around on foot, by scooter or quad! And, above all, with boats.
However, the idea of ​​flight + car rental is valid! (To rent a car here at the best price for your travel itinerary advice always href="https://skyscanner.pxf.io/jrjWzv" search and book at this link ).
For an idea on prices for hotels in Sicily click here to compare the hotels and find cheaper accommodation.
All season are good to visit Sicily. Summer is long, and if out of season bathing at sea can be difficult, you can concentrate about visits to the cities of art and trekking (as well as, in winter, on snowshoeing and skiing on the slopes of the Etna). In short, a holiday in Sicily is always a great idea!

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