Ferragosto in Sicily: 5 excursions to spend the clou of the summer

This year, forget trivial and banal things such as midnight sea plunge and dancing in a disco. To spend the Ferragosto (August 15^th) 2019 in Sicily, we suggest five wonderful excursions. They will be the best icing on the cake of a Sicilian summer holiday.

1. Favignana

To get to Favignana you only have to board one of the many ferries that, every day, depart from the port of Trapani, on the west coast of Sicily. It takes few minutes and, even in just one day, you will have the chance to admire an island that will leave you speechless.

The itinerary: what to see on Favignana.

2. Valle dei Templi

You will walk among temples that, despite so many adversities, are silent witnesses of the centuries. And the expert guides of the archaeological park will narrate you the secrets and the stories behind these temples. You will make a true journey back in time.

Useful tip: how to get to and how to visit the Valle dei Templi.

3. Taormina

The pearl of the Mediterranean sea. A place that gathers people from all over the world. Must-see attraction of any holiday in Sicily, especially along the east coast. There must be a (good) reason if Taormina is so renowned and famous, and you’ll find it out.

The itinerary: what to see in Taormina in one day.

4. Etna

The “calling card” of Etna? It is easy to say: it’s the highest active volcano in Europe and one of the most beautiful places in Sicily. Participating in guided tours organized by Parcoetna.it, you will walk in suggestive “lunar” landscapes, always accompanied by the presence of the sea.

Useful tip: what to see in Etna Park.

5. Ortigia

Now, an authentic open-air Baroque-style museum. The white stone of Ortigia’s monuments will amaze you. And you will discover the great history, art and culture kept in this small island.

The itinerary: Ortigia what to see.