Sicily Insider’s Pocket Guide is a short and fun guide with just a few explanations, but it’s everything you will need for your perfect stay in Sicily.
Spring is finally here! Which means it’s a perfect time to visit Sicily!
There are way too many places that you must see and things you must do in Sicily, but here is a small selection of some of the best ones.
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Quick Sicily Travel Guide
Sicily Accommodation: San Domenico Palace and Grand Hotel Timeo for luxury accommodation in Taormina, and Casa Nostra Boutique Hotel or Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel for intimate vibes in Palermo. Dome or B&B Oriental Palace in Catania. Room Of Andrea Hotel or Gaura Apartments in Trapani. Le Tre Campane Ortigia or Palazzo Alfeo Aparthotel in Syracuse. Principe Di Salina Boutique Hotel or Il Gabbiano Relais in Stromboli on the Aeolian Islands.
Top Sicily Activities:
- Palermo street food walking tour
- Etna, wine and Alcantara tour from Taormina
- Boat tour to Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani
- Private tour of 3 Etna wineries with food and wine tasting
- Travel photoshoot in Palermo
- Quad excursion from Ribera
Must visit places in Sicily
The places you can’t miss this spring in Sicily.
City tours
- Palermo
- Monreale
- Cefalù
- Taormina
- Syracuse
- Ragusa
- Noto
- Modica
Small towns & monuments
- Sant’Elia
- Gangi
- Villa Romana del Casale
- Marzamemi
- Valley of the Temples
Nature
- Pamper yourself in hot springs of Terme di Segesta.
- Explore the amazing nature of Zingaro Nature Reserve.
- Enjoy the panoramic view of Palermo from top of Mount Pellegrino.
- Hike on Etna volcano.
Things you must eat in Sicily
- Eat a cannolo in Eurobar of Dattilo.
- Eat a sandwich with spleen prepared by Rocky Basile in Palermo.
- Eat a granita with brioche in Bambar of Taormina.
- Eat an arancina/o in Salumeria Scollo of Catania.
- Eat panelle e crocchè in Nni Francu U Vastiddaru of Palermo.
Things you must do in Sicily
- Visit Greek theatres in Taormina, Syracuse and Segesta.
- Go see the Flower Festival in Noto on May 15th.
- Participate in a wine tasting tour in one of the wineries.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Palermo.
Please note: this guide doesn’t include any beaches, small islands or activities related to the sea, which is a must if you visit Sicily in the summer (from May to October).
Please let us know if this guide was useful for you during your stay in Sicily. Which was your favorite place? And what would you recommend to visit to all the first time visitors? Let us know in the comments.
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