Sicily

The island of Sicily sits at the bottom of Italy’s ‘boot’ and is home to incredible beaches, mountains, forests and a rich culture that spans thousands of years. Mount Etna looms large over the east of the island, surrounded by fascinating villages and beach resorts, none more so than the ancient town of Taormina.

The capital of Palermo sits on the north coast, where impressive piazzas and tour food markets serving delicious seasonal ingredients and street food dishes can be found. Sicily's culture is unique compared to the rest of Italy – there's evidence of many different traditions as you travel across the island.

Top destinations in Sicily

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Taormina
Taormina sits atop a hill on Sicily's east coast, before a backdrop of golden sandy beaches, the glittering Ionian sea, and the geological grandeur of Mount Etna – an active volcano veined with trails. From flourishing Greek to Roman town,...
Palermo
The capital of Sicily, Palermo is a cocktail of cultures with all the right ingredients. It's most evident when you...
Catania
Catania reclines on Sicily's east coast, right beside Mt. Etna – Europe's biggest, baddest, and most active volcano. The city...

What to see & do in Sicily

Where & what to eat in Sicily

Food and dining in Sicily offers traditional flavours with scents and colours that have become iconic all over the world. From Sicilian wine to eggplant parmigiana to the incredible Avola almond, the flavour palette here is second to none. Sicily is at the heart of the Mediterranean diet, with a focus on fish and fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables.Palermo street food is a staple and is found at famed markets...

10 Great Restaurants in Sicily
These great restaurants in Sicily serve up wonderful traditional and modern flavours that help set the Italian island’s cuisine apart from the rest of the mainland’s. Modern-day Sicily is the product of a long and complicated history set in one...
5 Best Restaurants in Taormina
Taormina may be famed for its sweeping Mediterranean vistas and chic designer boutiques, but this upmarket seaside resort is also...
10 Best Local Restaurants in Sicily
The best local restaurants in Sicily get along just fine with the most basic of furniture and unadorned walls, because...

Where to shop & what to buy in Sicily

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Sicily
The best places to go shopping in Sicily include historic markets, outlet malls, and prominent streets lined with designer boutiques. Even though the island might not be the first place that springs to mind if you’re a traveller who loves to shop, there’s a surprisingly wide choice for those who come to do just that. Many of the island’s essential shopping...
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Where to go & what to do at night in Sicily

Nightlife in Sicily boasts a range of bars, nightclubs, discos and scenes from bohemian speakeasies to thumping dance clubs and cocktail lounges with stunning seaside views. Among the best nightlife scenes on the island are Palermo and Catania. In Palermo, you'll need a car to get around, and the scene attracts the young and hip student crowd. In Catania, the bars and clubs are packed close together for ideal bar...

10 Best Beach Clubs and Bars in Sicily
These best beach bars and clubs in Sicily partly make the island a prime destination for a beach holiday. There are plenty of great beachfront spots to spend your time in during your stay. You’ll want sun loungers and refreshments...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Sicily
The best things to do after dinner in Sicily include taking in the sights, vibes, and unique flavours on the...
5 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Taormina
The hilltop town of Taormina has plenty of stylish nightlife spots to drink that boast sweeping views of the Mediterranean...

Useful information

Palermo Travel Essentials
Our Palermo Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in Italy. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from the airport to my hotel? What currency and type of plug do I need?...
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