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Sicily Travel Tips<\/h1>\n

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We got a huge love for\u00a0Sicily\u00a0and keep coming back to explore this amazing island.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re into nature with volcanoes, sandy beaches, rocky beaches, small mountain villages or the bustling city life Sicily has it all. The distances are not big, so even a one or two week holiday can let you experience many different things.<\/p>\n

Read through this overview and scroll down to find all our posts about Sicily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can also check out our suggestions for\u00a03 Weeks in Sicily<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Culture in Sicily<\/p>\n

Sicily has a rich culture and a multicultural society.\u00a0Among others,\u00a0it has been dominated by Greeks, Arabs, and Romans, that has left amazing things to see and taste.\u00a0If you are interested in architecture and history, or\u00a0if you’re a foodie\u00a0this is the place to be.<\/p>\n

Visit Sicily with Kids<\/p>\n

Sicily is a great place to travel with kids, as there are many things to do, beaches are kid-friendly and the locals generally love children. You’ll always find a high chair for the small ones, and kids are welcome at any restaurant.<\/p>\n

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What to do in Sicily<\/p>\n

Cultural Attractions<\/h3>\n

Visit the cultural attractions like the UNESCO baroque cities of\u00a0Modica<\/a>,\u00a0Noto<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Caltagirone<\/a>\u00a0and of course the big cities\u00a0Catania<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Palermo<\/a>. Stop in different villages on your routes for espresso and explore a little. There’s always a nice piazza, great snack or beautiful buildings.<\/p>\n

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Siracusa is another beautful city to visit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beaches<\/h3>\n

Swim and relax on the amazing beaches. In the south most beaches are wide and sandy, while the north have more rocky beaches. Our\u00a0favourite sandy beaches\u00a0in the south area are Donnalucata and\u00a0Scoglitti<\/a>,\u00a0Calamosche<\/a>\u00a0on the east coast and in north the amazing sandy beach in\u00a0San Vito lo Capo<\/a>, which competes well with more tropical destinations with turquoise water and white sand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rocky beaches\u00a0are nice as the water is even clearer and you’ll get a break from being covered in sand.\u00a0Tonnara del Secco<\/a>\u00a0is one of our favourite spots together with\u00a0Cala Rossa<\/a>\u00a0on the beautiful island Favignana<\/a>, which you can reach from either Marsala<\/a> or Trapani<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hiking Volcanoes and Biking the Mountains<\/h3>\n

Tourists don’t generally visit Sicily to hike or bike, but it’s a fantastic destination for just that. Hike around\u00a0Castellammare del Golfo<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Zingaro reserve<\/a>\u00a0in solitude while enjoying amazing views of the sea.\u00a0Rent a bike<\/a>\u00a0and get your sweat on the mountain roads.\u00a0Climb the volcano Etna<\/a>\u00a0and explore the extinct volcanoes on the Aeolian islands like\u00a0Salina<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Use the app\u00a0Wikiloc<\/a>\u00a0to discover hiking trails and\u00a0Strava<\/a>\u00a0to discover bike routes.<\/p>\n

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Hiking around Castellammare del Golfo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eat and Drink<\/h3>\n

The food is amazing in Sicily and the prices are fair. Treat yourself visiting local restaurants, try the snacks at bars and street food and indulge in the pasticcerie. <\/p>\n

Read more below. 🍝👇<\/p>\n

What to Eat in Sicily<\/p>\n

Fresh seafood, best tomatoes\u00a0in the world, great wine, gelato, and sweets at the amazing pastticerie will keep you eating throughout your trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Go inland and the focus is mostly on meat, cured meat and cheeses, while the coast is all about the seafood. Of course with plenty of options of great pasta. And don’t forget the cheap and good espresso, the arancini, the couscous (showing we’re close to North Africa), the cannoli, the olive oil, and the list just goes on and on.<\/p>\n

When to go to Sicily<\/p>\n

Best time to go is March through June<\/b> and September through October<\/b>. July and August are very hot and August is Italian holidays, so that\u2019s where the island gets most busy and prices a lot higher. Sicily has mild winters and with a bit of luck you\u2019ll have +20\u00b0C on a November day if you\u2019re at sea level.<\/p>\n

Get There – by Plane or Ferry<\/p>\n

The main airports are:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Catania (east)<\/a>\u00a0
Palermo (west)<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mainly via low cost airlines and domestic connections you can also fly to:<\/p>\n

Trapani (west)<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0
Comiso (east)<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

By car or bike, you can take ferries from:\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Salerno to Messina<\/a>\u00a0
Naples to Palermo<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Or a quick crossing to\u00a0Messina from Calabria.<\/a><\/p>\n

Get Around – Rent a Car<\/p>\n

Sicily is by far best experienced with a car. Unless you\u2019re just visiting the main cities of Palermo and Catania, where you should just avoid driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Be sure to use a good broker and get full coverage, as some companies are running a dodgy business. We\u2019ve had incredible deals through\u00a0autoeurope.com<\/a>\u00a0with reputable companies. Use the US site as that\u2019s usually a lot cheaper we\u2019ve found.<\/p>\n

Get a small car as many villages have very narrow streets!<\/p>\n

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Great Sicily Destinations<\/h2>\n

\t\tClick the pins to read posts about the Sicily destinations we have covered.
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