Sicily Holidays
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Island
How To Get There
Direct flights from the UK go to Palermo and Catania airports.
For Palermo, Easyjet flies from Gatwick and Ryanair from Stansted. Alitalia also flies from Heathrow.
From Gatwick you can take British Airways, Monarch and Thomson flights to Catania. From Manchester you can fly with Monarch and Thomas Cook.
Additionally, Ryanair fly from direct from Birmingham and Dublin to Trapani.
At A Glance
Drawing people back year after year to the attraction of a distillation of all things Italian, there are snow-covered peaks, sundrenched coastlines, that emerald sea, bustling villages, seemingly endless culture and activities for everyone, all jammed into a relatively small island.
Direct flights are available to Catania and Palermo.
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Resorts
Cassibile, Syracuse
More infoCassibile is a town on the move from small beginnings to something much grander, being a magnet for inhabitants from surrounding communities to the obvious attractions that are on offer. We recommend that you visit before the possibility of it becoming spoilt.
Eraclea, Agrigento
More infoLocated at the beginning of Cap Blanc, the remains of the ancient Greek city of Eraclea occupy a magnificent place on a solitary hill overlooking the sea. The coast opens up into the long white beach of Cap Blanc, backed by a beautiful pine forest.
Milo, Catania
More infoBetween Etna and the Ionic sea some 10km beyond, Milo enjoys its seat as one of the highest towns in the Etna Park. Its name derives from the dark lava in the region and is famous for vineyards and chestnut timber.
San Gregorio, Catania
More infoSan Gregorio is a relaxing and beautiful town, benefiting from being over 300m above sea level and just 15 minutes from Catania. The name was given to the city in honor of the Pope whose mother was of Sicilian origin.
Sant'Alfio, Catania
More infoSant'Alfio is a pretty little town, well known for it's numerous festivals. Best know is the Feast of Sant'Alfio in May, when Sicilian carts pulled by sumptuously harnessed horses accompanied by players of typical ancient instruments.
Santa Croce Camerina, Ragusa
More infoSanta Croce Camerina sits neatly on a plain in the southern reaches of the Iblean mountains. It is a restful town just a few kilometres from the shore trading primarily on fresh fruit and flowers. Santa Croce Camerina's main product is the hothouse cultivation of early fruits. Flowers, exported to all Italy, are celebrated and promoted through an annual festival, held on patron saint San Giuseppe's Day.
Taormina, Messina
More infoAs soon as you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical atmosphere which has enchanted visitors from all over the world for years. The town dominates two sweeping bays. To the southern side is Mount Etna, the highest European active volcano which is often capped with snow. Taormina is fronted with a breathtaking, dramatic view out over the Mediterranean.
Valverde, Catania
More infoLiterally translated at "Green Valley", Valverde is as picturesque as its name suggests, and enjoys a raised position overlooking a large stretch of the Ionian coast and several cities of the provinces. It is surrounded by splendid citrus-groves and vines in all directions.
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The Insider
Regional Food
Te mainstays of Sicilian food are deliciously fresh fish, along with citrus fruit, capers, olives and herbs. For those with a sweet tooth, we recommend Cassata, a classic dessert of sponge cake, ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit.
Local Wine
The dry reds and whiles from the slopes of Mount Etna tend to be of a very high quality. For the authentic experience, try a sweet wine like Passito, Malvasia or Marsala.
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