sicily information and sicily map

Sicily is an amazing island, set in the azure waters of the Mediterranean sea, to the south of Italy: an island of breathtaking beauty with rugged hills and rocky inlets, stupendous volcanoes, wide sandy beaches and flower strewn valleys. To this array of natural splendour is added the imprint of several millennia of civilization and the architectural styles associated with the various nations who at times have ruled there; the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs- even for a brief period, the British!

map of sicily

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So whether it is temples, amphitheatres, cathedrals, or the urban landscapes of huddled roofs and winding streets, passages and stairways, that you enjoy exploring while on holiday you will find evidence in the towns and villages of Sicily of the pageantry of European history round each corner, in each courtyard.

Sicily is home to some of the most splendid gastronomic experiences of the Mediterranean. From its history of conquest by Greek, Roman, Arab and Norman invaders comes a delicious range of local foods, while the local fruits, apricots, peaches, oranges, figs and strawberries, and the abundant fish make this a culinary paradise!

Visitors to this magical, yet relatively undiscovered island, leave with the images of its sheer beauty, its cultural simplicity, the passion and warmth of the people and the historical and architectural delights, etched permanently in their memories.

The island is a painter’s palate of colours including the wonderful grey-green of the olive groves, the intense ruby flesh of the islands oranges, the deep blue of the never-ending horizon reflected in clear turquoise sea which surrounds the bays, beaches and coves that make up the coastline. The whole Sicily experience leaves those that visit breathless and enthused to plan their return.