Where to go on holiday in Sicily: choose your favorite among these 10 ideas

For your next holidays in Sicily, you are wondering: where to go? That’s a question: this island is large, its history ancient, and its nature spectacular. The possibilities for a journey are innumerable.

First of all, there is one thing you have to decide: what kind of vacation would you like to spend?

1. On the road

If your ideal vacation is to travel and see new places every day, these two itineraries suit you:

• Eastern Sicily tour;
• Northwestern Sicily tour.

These are two seven-day itineraries. If your holiday will last less than seven days, you can simply adapt the itineraries to your needs.

2. Sea

One of the main (but certainly not the only one) attractions in Sicily. It’s hard to say which are the most beautiful Sicilian beaches, because they’re so many. But, since you need some tips, here you have our advices:

• East Sicily most beautiful beaches;
• West Sicily most beautiful beaches.

Also in this case, the choice is yours: you prefer to see only one or to see them all, maybe one a day?

3. Islands

Idea recommended if you want a vacation dedicated to relaxation. The most famous Sicilian archipelagos are two:

• Aegadian Islands;
• Aeolian Islands.

And now, the obvious question: Aegadian or Aeolian islands? Both archipelagos are to be seen, but the Aegadian islands are recommended for beaches and relaxation, and the Aeolian islands are for those who intend to visit the various islands.

4. Cities

Let us say: the main Sicilian cities are wonderful. Places where there is everything a traveller could wish for: history, art, culture, beaches, and sports (such as diving and excursions). If you would like to spend a vacation like this, the Sicilian destinations that suits you are really many. The main ones: Palermo, Messina, Catania and Agrigento.

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5. Holidays for young people

What does “vacation for young people” mean? Essentially, two things: having beautiful, large, sandy and easy-to-reach beaches; having lots of opportunities for fun among locals, discos and beach parties. If this is the journey you dream of, the best Sicilian destinations are three:

1. Catania (which is considered one of the most lively cities in Sicily);
2. Palermo (where clubs and discos are certainly not lacking);
3. San Vito lo Capo (for its great beach and for the many summer events).

6. Cheap holidays

There are the most popular destinations, the famous ones that, every year, are chosen by many VIPs. Of course, here the prices are a little higher. But don’t worry, you can spend a cheap holiday in Sicily without giving up anything.

Here you have the cheapest destinations in Sicily: Marzamemi, Patti and Tindari, Capo d’Orlando, Erice.

7. Ski

Not only in summer: Sicily is to be visited all year round. Even in winter. Well, you have to know that you can ski in Sicily, to be precise: on the slopes of Etna. If you are looking for an original place to spend a ski holiday, you’ve found it.

8. Holidays with children

Sicily is ready to welcome even the youngest ones with long sandy beaches, several things to do, large cities with lots to see, adventure parks and amusement parks. What more could children wish for during a holiday?

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9. Archaeological sites

You surely know how ancient and charming is the Sicilian history. How can you discover it during your holiday? It’s easy to say, you just have to visit the most famous and beautiful Sicilian archaeological sites: Valle dei Templi, Motya, Segesta and Selinunte.

10. The most beautiful places

This is a long but unforgettable ten-day tour to discover the most beautiful places in Sicily: a journey that will take you to see, just for example, Taormina, Etna, Ortigia, the Palatine Chapel, the Valle dei Templi.

Have you chosen the idea you prefer the most for your next holiday? Now you just have to take a car on the ferries to Sicily.

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