Sicily Suggested restaurants
La Madia
Licata
Product, colour and texture. Simple, creative cuisine using the finest local ingredients.
www.ristorantelamadia.it
Osteria dei Vespri
Palermo
In the old city an elegant restaurant where to savour Sicilian cuisine with a difference.
www.osteriadeivespri.it
Duomo
Ragusa
Dishes which recount the history of a land and the creativity of award-winning chef, Ciccio Sultano.
www.ristoranteduomo.it
La Capinera
Taormina
Only the highest quality ingredients for simple dishes, bursting with flavour.
www.ristorantelacapiner...
Don Camillo
Siracusa
In the heart of Ortigia, an eatery where to experience the delicious evolution of age-old local recipes.
www.ristorantedoncamill...
Sicily Other suggestions
Acireale carnival
Acireale
A parade of floats bearing allegorical figures and flowers, Sicily's oldest and best-loved carnival.
www.carnevaleacireale.com
The valley of temples
Agrigento
The burial grounds, temples and sanctuaries of one of Italy's most fascinating archaeological sites.
www.parcovalledeitempli...
Parco dell'Etna
Nicolosi
From the summit of Europe's most volatile volcano, to the destiny defying towns lying at its feet.
www.parcoetna.ct.it
Featured hotels
Castello di San Marco
Calatabiano
A magnificent baroque residence, situated between Mount Etna and ancient coastal city of...
Hotel Principe di Fitalia
Siracusa
Hotel Principe di Fitalia is a period residence in the country just outside the historic Sicilian...
Destinations
- Acireale
- Acireale, also known as 'the town of a hundred churches', is widely considered to be the jewel of western Sicilian baroque.
- Acitrezza
- The setting for Verga's "The House by the Medlar Tree", a fishing town land of the mythological Cyclops.
- Agrigento
- The city of Luigi Pirandello, an agricultural landscape of rare beauty, a land rich in history.
- Alcamo
- In the past, both Arabs and Normans have inhabited Sicily, civilisations which left numerous traces of their dominion in the town of Alcamo.
- Caltanissetta
- In the heart of Sicily, rich in history, and gastronomic and folk traditions.
- Catania
- Dominated by the Nature Reserve of Mount Etna. Rich in monuments of great historical and artistic interest.
- Cefalù
- Small sea town with age old traditions preserves the traces of various periods of history.
- Egadi Islands
- Marine nature reserve comprised of three islands and two islets of great historical-archeological importance.
- Enna
- Rich in ecclesiastical architecture and culture, in a landscape dominated by the Nature Reserve of Lake Pergusa.
- Eolie Islands
- Seven inhabited and three uninhabited islands of great cultural importance and immense natural beauty, much sought after tourist destination.
- Gela
- Gela, from thriving Greek city to large industrial town in Southern Sicily
- Giardini Naxos
- Ancient fishing village, a fascinating mixture of the old and new. Conserves some of the oldest Sicilian traditions
- Lampedusa
- The most beautiful island of the Pelagie, an unpolluted marine oasis. Perfect for diving enthusiasts.
- Lipari
- The principal island of the Archipelago of the Eolie of great archeological and environmental importance.
- Marsala
- City famous for its sweet wine, with a stunning coastline, landing site of Garibaldi's 1000 men.
- Mazara del Vallo
- Sicilian coastal city and port gazing out across the waters towards Africa
- Messina
- Positioned on a splendid coast a land rich in monuments and history.
- Milazzo
- On a small peninsula edged with tiny beaches a city whose history is linked to a famous battle.
- Monreale
- Occupying a dominating position on the Conca d'Oro, Monreale is, undoubtedly, most famous for its splendid Cathedral.
- Nicosia
- A city of great artistic importance with farming and craft traditions.
- Noto
- A garden of pink and golden stone, scattered with magnificent Baroque churches and palazzi
- Palermo
- Principal city of Sicily, an immense historical and artistic heritage which inspired many an illustrious name.
- Pantelleria
- Of great historical importance with a wealth of Archeological ruins and sites of immense natural beauty.
- Pelagie Islands
- Lampedusa, Linosa and Lampione, the three islands of the Archipelago the sea of which is truly unique.
- Piazza Armerina
- Obligatory stopping off point for those. Wishing to discover Sicily's ancient past and one of the island's most breathtaking panoramas.
- Ragusa
- City of age old agricultural and craft traditions, with articles made from wood and iron.
- Sciacca
- A fishing port gazing out across the sea towards Africa and a town where the most diverse cultures meet.
- Siracusa
- Area of great archeological interest, a land with a truly ancient history.
- Taormina
- Fashionable yet peaceful International tourist destination. Rich in art, immersed in a splendid landscape.
- Trapani
- Important merchant and fishing port, a city with a wealth of monuments and age old traditions.
- Valle dell'Etna
- A unique walking route see close up the craters and lava paths.
- Valley of the Temples
- Of immense historical importance, monuments erected in celebration of the prosperity of Agrigento.
