🇮🇹 Sicilia

📍 About Sicilia

The largest island in the Mediterranean: Mount Etna, the Greek temples of Agrigento, baroque Palermo, and the Valley of the Temples.

🗺️ What to do & see in Sicilia

• ✅Hike Mount Etna on a guided tour
• ✅Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
• ✅Stroll through the baroque historic center of Noto
• ✅Swim at the beach in the Zingaro Nature Reserve
• ✅Visit the ancient Greek theater of Taormina with sea views
• ✅Wander through Palermo's street markets

🏛️ Must-see attractions in Sicilia

• ⭐Mount Etna
• ⭐Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
• ⭐Greek Theater of Taormina
• ⭐Monreale Cathedral
• ⭐Palermo Cathedral
• ⭐Isola Bella in Taormina

🍽️ Local cuisine in Sicilia

• 🍴Arancini, fried rice balls stuffed with filling
• 🍴Pasta alla Norma, with tomato, eggplant, and salted ricotta
• 🍴Cannoli, crispy pastries filled with sweet ricotta
• 🍴Caponata, a sweet-and-sour stew of eggplant and vegetables
• 🍴Granita with brioche, flavored crushed ice with fruit or coffee

💡 Travel tips for Sicilia

• 💡Spring and autumn help avoid the extreme summer heat
• 💡Rent a car to explore the island freely
• 💡Book your guided Etna tour in advance due to volcanic activity
• 💡Carry cash, as small towns don't always accept cards
• 💡Try granita for breakfast, like the locals do