| Sicily in Italy is a wonderful place to visit, not for | | | | jewels of Sicily. Perched on top of a cliff top and |
| just for its weather and great Sicilian food, but | | | | with a delightful view of the Etna volcano, |
| also for its cultural value and its slow and relaxed | | | | Taormina is a stunning village with Greek theatre |
| pace of life: Below 5 ideas for places to visit for a | | | | and also a cable car down to the beach below. |
| holiday or vacation in Sicily, Italy. | | | | There is a film festival here annually and many |
| 1. Catania is one of the largest cities in Sicily and is | | | | starts frequent this village. Taormina is many |
| situate on the East coast of this Mediterranean | | | | people's favourite place in Sicily and it is not hard |
| island. Catania is situated between the ocean and | | | | to see why. There are hotels and even a youth |
| the famous and active Etna volcano. Catania has | | | | hostel in the village centre s accommodation |
| an excellent fish market which you must see, if | | | | should not be a problem for you here. |
| you really want to see Sicilian culture at its best | | | | 4. Siracusa is also a very popular place for tourists |
| and there is also an excellent day market. Catania | | | | and locals alike. This town has a really nice town |
| has its own International airport which has | | | | centre and is close to the coast and is a bit |
| recently been expanded and is well served by | | | | calmer than the two big cities Palermo and |
| many major airlines. | | | | Catania in Sicily. You may have to fly into Catania |
| 2. Palermo is the other main city in Sicily and is | | | | and then drive dwon to Siracusa, but it is worth |
| located on the West coast and close to the | | | | your while to see this lovely town down South. |
| ocean. Palermo is famous for the Mafia and has | | | | 5. The Aeolian Islands are simply stunning. North |
| its own way of life and some excellent and | | | | off of the Northern coast of the main island of |
| traditional restaurants. You can also fly into | | | | Sicily, the Aeolian Islands include the islands of |
| Palermo airport with a number of airlines. | | | | Stromboli and Vulcano. These islands offer you |
| 3. Taormina located on the East coast and about | | | | the chance to stay on a small volcanic island and |
| an hours drive south of Catania, is one of the | | | | are tremoundous scenically. |