EXPLORE ITALY
In-depth Sicily travel guides covering Palermo, eastern Sicily, the Val di Noto, archaeological sites, islands, beaches, food and realistic itineraries.
Discover places to visit, practical travel guides and ideas for your next trip.

A realistic 2-day Syracuse and Ortigia itinerary covering Neapolis, the Greek Theatre, Ortigia Cathedral, market, Castello Maniace and food.

A practical 2-day Catania itinerary with Piazza Duomo, La Pescheria, Via Crociferi, Roman sites, food and an optional Mount Etna excursion.

A realistic 2-day Palermo itinerary covering the Palatine Chapel, cathedral, markets, Kalsa, street food and an optional Monreale half-day.

Travel Sicily without a car using trains, buses and smart bases. Compare Palermo, Cefalù, Catania, Taormina and Syracuse with realistic public-transport limits.

Plan the Alcantara Gorges between Catania and Messina with river access, basalt canyon, trails, cold water, tickets, parking and nearby Taormina.

Plan Mazara del Vallo with the Kasbah, Dancing Satyr Museum, cathedral, seafront, fish couscous, beaches, parking and western Sicily tips.

Explore Sciacca with its ceramics, fishing port, Castello Luna, Castello Incantato, Monte Kronio, beaches, food, parking and where to stay.

Plan Acireale with Piazza Duomo, Baroque churches, La Timpa coast, Santa Maria La Scala, granita, parking and easy Catania or Etna connections.

Plan Giardini Naxos with beaches, the Naxos archaeological park, seafront, transport, where to stay and easy access to Taormina and Alcantara.

Explore Milazzo with its fortified citadel, old town, Capo Milazzo, beaches, food and practical ferry planning for the Aeolian Islands.

Plan Mondello from Palermo with its sandy beach, Liberty architecture, Antico Stabilimento Balneare, food, buses, parking and best times to visit.

Plan Favignana with Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra, Tonnara Florio, bike or scooter transport, ferries from Trapani, where to stay and practical beach tips.