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YOUR SICILY TRAVEL GUIDE

Everything you need to know before, during and beyond your villa holiday 

From the best places to stay and beaches to local food, culture, day trips and practical travel tips — discover Sicily with the people who know the island.    

What Is Where – Your Comprehensive Geographical Guide.
Must-See Locations

Sicily's North-Northwest: 

Medieval towns, sandy beaches, Palermo's vibrant street life  

  • Cefalù 
  • Palermo
  • Mondello 
  • Solanto and Santa Flavia 
  • Balestrate Terrasini 
  • Scopello 
For destinations along the northern and western coasts, Palermo Airport can often provide the most convenient access  

Cefalù Villas

Palermo Area Villas




Mondello Villas

Sicily's West-Southwest: 

Spectacular beaches, salt pans, ancient temples and a quieter side of Sicily.   

Trapani Airport is well placed for exploring the western tip of the island and destinations such as Marsala, Erice and the Egadi Islands. 

San Vito Lo Capo Villas

Selinunte & Menfi Villas




Agrigento Area Villas

Sicily's Sicily's East-Northeast: 

Dramatic volcanic landscapes, historic towns, beautiful coastline and some of Sicily's most famous sights.   

  • Capo d'Orlando
  • Messina
  • Letojanni
  • Taormina
  • Giardini Naxos
  • Mount Etna
  • Acireale and Acitrezza 
  • Catania
Catania Airport is particularly convenient for holidays in eastern and south-eastern Sicily, including Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse and the Val di Noto.

Taormina Villas

Capo d'Orlando Villas




Catania Area Villas

Sicily's Sicily's South and Southeast: 

Sandy beaches, Baroque towns, Ortigia and the flavours of south-eastern Sicily.     

  • Brucoli
  • Syracuse
  • Plemmirio
  • Fontane Bianche
  • Noto and Avola
  • Marzamemi
  • Ragusa and Marina di Ragusa
  • Scicli
  • Modica and Marina di Modica
  • Ispica
  • Punta Secca 
Catania Airport is convenient also for holidays in south-eastern Sicily, and Comiso Airport offers another useful option for travellers heading towards south-eastern Sicily, particularly the Ragusa and Modica area

Syracuse Area Villas

Noto Area Villas




Ragusa and Modica Villas

Why Sicily?



History & Culture

Greek temples, Roman ruins, Arab-Norman architecture, Baroque towns...  

Nature & Landscapes

From Mount Etna and nature reserves to crystal-clear waters and dramatic coastlines...   

Food & Wine

Fresh food, fresh seafood, citrus fruits, street food, pastries and world-famous Sicilian wines...   

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