Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and offers the visitor a huge variety of experiences. With hotels, private villas with pools, houses & apartments for rental we believe that Essential Italy has put together an excellent selection of holiday accommodation on this beautiful island. Sicily reflects all that is the Mediterranean – sea, sun, beach, culture, food and deep rooted traditions. The Sicilian coastline ranges from wonderful sandy beaches to cliffs and dramatic islands. The spectacular inland countryside offers a different but enchanting taste of the real Sicily with entrancing scenery and vistas in unique settings. Whether you are looking for a self-catering holiday or a comfortable Sicilian hotel, Essential Italy can help you match your requirements perfectly.
Being the largest island in the Mediterranean, there is a wealth of
fascinating places to visit during your holiday in Sicily. The fact
that Sicily has been invaded and conquered by virtually every civilization
known to man means that each passing has left traces. From the stunning
Greek temples at Agrigento to the baroque wonders of Siracusa there
is a never ending treasure trove of cultural goodies to be unearthed.
Palermo (the capital) is a great town to visit, steeped in history,
fantastic markets and parks and a lively restaurant scene. Sicilian
food and wine reflect very much the geographical location of the island
with Italian, African and eastern European influences seeping into
many dishes. The Sicilian Granita is the perfect antidote to the hot
summer days.
Traveling across the island visitors can easily find small unexplored
villages and witness life as it has been for many generations, life
is lived at a different pace and all guests must understand this in
order to get the best from the island of Sicily.
On the Eastern coast of Sicily lies the charming village of Taormina which is the tourist centre for this region. The slopes of Mount Etna dominate the eastern coast and remains one of the few active volcanoes in the world. To the south of the island the towns of Siracusa, Ragusa and Agrigento all merit extended visits. To the west of Sicily the towns of Marsala and Trapani and the wonderful islands provide a spectacular holiday destination. Some of Europe’s most beautiful and unexplored scenery can be found in the central region of Sicily and in towns such as Enna and Caltinissetta life has remained very much as it has been for generations.
The Island of Sicily has a huge appeal and offers to those looking for something different an ideal holiday location.
Airports serving Sicily
Palermo and Catania [see our Flights to Italy page]
As well as Sicily, we offer excellent holiday accommodation in;
Tuscany,
Umbria, Puglia, Sardinia and Sorrento (Amalfi coast).