Sicily is Italy’s largest Island, and is steeped in history. Sicily offers visitors an extraordinary range of art, archaeology, culture & folklore. You will come back surprised with the beauty of this Island, history of the ancient world and touches of every Mediterranean culture. Make sure & visit the archaeological sites. Sicily has some of the best preserved temples from the ancient Greek & Roman times.
This combination of civilizations has created a unique culture with a charm of its own. Palermo is the capital of Sicily, & home to some of the region’s most important tourist attractions. The city revolves around the Piazza Vigliena, a Baroque square in the city centre. Other highly visited cities include Messina, Catania, Agrigento & Syracuse. Mount Etna, is Europe’s highest & most active volcano. The mountains make Sicily perfect for adventure travel including mountain biking, camping & hiking.
The dining-table is the place of introspection of all the different civilizations that have passed through the island. Popular dishes include locally caught seafood, eggplant, veal & of course olive oil & cheeses. Pastries and desserts are famous for their richness and stuffed with cheese, chocolate & fruit. You must try the cannolis or the gelato.
Sicily with it’s warm temperatures, hilly terrain, sea breezes & rich soil, is very similar to the growing conditions seen in the best wineries of California or Australia. Marsala is Sicily’s most well-known wine. You can visit year round, but April through mid-October are the most popular months. Be careful with July & August though, as they can be hot.
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Sue is the operations manager at Atlas Tours and Cruises in the United States, and she writes regularly on the companies travel blog which offers expert advice and insider tips for travel consumers.
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Map of Sicily