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Guide to Sicily

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An Introduction to Sicily

Sicily is a land of extremes and contrasts, a magnification of all things Italian. It is also an island of enormous intensity, a concentrated distillation of history, architecture and gastronomic delights, where incandescent volcanoes light up the night skies, mountain ranges jostle for supremacy, and where the sea has sculpted a coastline of stunning variety and beauty.... Read on!


The Climate in Sicily

With over 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, virtually no rain in the middle third of the year, average summer sea temperatures of 27°C and relatively warm winters, Sicily has a wonderful climate!

Sicily for children

If you're travelling with children, you'll find lots of activities and adventures to keep them happy and interested. Click here and see what we do with our very own offspring!

What's on in Sicily

When you travel to Sicily, you want to know what you can see, do and eat. Maybe some insider tips will help too! Here's a definitive month-by-month guide to what's on and what's in in Sicily!

Skiing in Sicily

You might not think of Sicily as a skiing destination, but at 3,323m, Mount Etna is covered with snow for 4 months of the year... Ever skied on an active volcano before? We strongly recommend it!

Getting to Sicily

The island's 3 airports (a 4th is on the way) and the dozens of direct flights from all over Europe, make Sicily an easy destination to get to... And there are even direct flights from the US too!

Getting around Sicily

Need to hire a car for your trip to Sicily? Click here for the best deals! And if you're going to the Aeolian Islands, the Egadis or Pantelleria, we'll tell you everything you need to know.

Watersports in Sicily

With over 1000km of coastline and hundreds of sandy beaches, Sicily is a great place to enjoy watersports. Find out here where to ride the waves, fly high on a kite or dive into the deep blue sea...

Golf in Sicily

It's now possible to play golf all over Sicily, from Mount Etna to the south-east, from the north coast to Sciacca in the south-west. One of the courseswas designed by Gary Player himself!

Romance in Sicily

If it's romance you're after, or a special honeymoon memory, then Sicily is a great place to come. Here are five romantic ideas to set your pulses racing! All in the name of l'amore!

Maps of Sicily

Start planning your trip with one of our maps. We've got the major cities, the Aeolian Islands and some of the most fascinated archaeological sites all mapped out for you.

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