Every guest leaving Sicily even after a short stays usually agrees with this: it is an island easy to love and impossible to forget. Here is our top 10 places to see in Sicily. Unforgettable places to visit at least once in life. So please take notes.
Ragusa Ibla
When you arrive in Ragusa Ibla, or better yet when you look up from its built up area with multi-coloured houses, narrow streets and staircases, you’ll feel like to be in a crib. Then, instead, you realize that you are in a real town where the baroque style is clearly recognizable.
Get lost in the narrow lanes, observe the balconies of the houses and be surprised by its impressing and elegant churches.
Catania
Lively and dynamic city, cheerful and chaotic, Catania stands at the feet of the tallest active volcano in Europe. Its historic, colorful and vibrant center, with the scents of fruit and vegetable groceries, is one of those places to visit in Sicily to breathe the true spirit of the island.
Palermo
The capital of Sicily can easily be reached by a lot of flights. Palermo is a city to discover, full of contrasts but fascinating as few. What to see in Palermo? The Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel and the Teatro Massimo, just to name some of the countless beauty of Palermo.
The Aeolian Islands
A paradise for sea lovers and for those who love a kind of holiday in contact with nature. The Aeolian archipelago consists of 7 islands. You can go from one to another one among by small boats. Panarea, Stromboli and Vulcano are some of its most famous islands.
Cefalù
It is not difficult to understand the reason why Cefalu, among the most beautiful seaside resorts in Sicily, has been included among the most beautiful villages in Italy. With its ancient ruins overlooking the sea and its beaches, Cefalù has always been one of the favorite places in Sicily.
Taormina
When you arrive for the first time in Taormina, it seems to be in a dream. Overlooking the Ionian Sea, it offers an incredible view of the coast, that leave you speechless. Its center, elegant and colorful, is a real jewel where you can relax and go shopping in the most fashion Italian boutiques. If you want to add some style to your stay in Sicily you should consider booking one of our villas in Taormina.
The Valley of the Temples of Agrigento
The most important traces of the presence of the ancient Greeks in Sicily are in this famous archaeological site, near Agrigento. It is certainly one of the places to visit in Sicily and its importance is recognized all over the world.
Selinunte
What to see in Sicily if you love archeology? Here is Selinunte one of the largest and most important archaeological parks in Europe.
Ortigia
Ortigia is a small island, which encloses the old town center of the beautiful city of Siracusa. The atmosphere you breathe is fabulous, including little shops, small handicraft shops, fountains and the ancient acropolis of the Greek city.
San Vito Lo Capo
You can’t miss a visit to San Vito Lo Capo: it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. If you are looking for dream beaches and Caribbean waters, this is the place for you. A tour of Sicily would not be perfect without first diving into these beautiful waters.
