The best season (according to many) for travel is approaching. And you agree with it. Is this island, which would not even need any introduction, at the top of your wishlist? Well, we can give you many ideas and tips to spend a holiday in Sicily in spring.
Itineraries
- The most beautiful cities. Sicily is rich in artistic and cultural treasures, and it’s an ancient land. Most of these treasures is kept in the cities of the island. Palermo, Catania and Messina are the first names that come to mind. Other beautiful cities are Ragusa Ibla and Trapani. You can choose your destination and explore it, or you can make your own personal itinerary.
- The east coast. Another good idea for this spring holiday in Sicily could be to visit the east coast: this seven-day itinerary begins in Messina and ends in Syracuse; between these two cites, you will see beautiful places such as Etna, Catania and Taormina. According to many, this is the best that Sicily can offer to all visitors.
- The northwestern coast. Also in this case, there is a seven-day itinerary to visit the northwestern coast of Sicily: the starting point is Palermo, the arrival point is Segesta and in between there are places such as San Vito lo Capo and Erice. For an itinerary discovering nature and culture.
- The archaeological sites. There’s no need to say how ancient the history of this island is. The best way to discover it is to visit the most beautiful archaeological sites in Sicily: they are four and create an evocative itinerary.
- The most beautiful places. The last itinerary needs, at least, ten days. Because Sicily in spring is still not crowded and the weather is mild. In other words, there are the ideal conditions to see the most beautiful places in Sicily: a ten-stage itinerary that will make you discover, among the other places, Ortigia, Isola Bella and Palatine Chapel.
Sport
For many people, Sicily means “only” the relaxation of the beaches and the beauty of the cities. In reality, Sicily has so much to offer to all its visitors. Among the sports that can be practiced in Sicily there are diving, windsurfing, hiking, trekking, canyoning. You just have to choose.
With the children
Spring is a great moment even for a holiday with kids. Do you know where to spend a holiday in Sicily with the children? The solutions are several but, in this season, the best destination is Palermo. For many reasons:
- The things to see are several;
- There are a lot of things to do for children;
- It’s very easy to get to the beautiful Madonie Park or to the Forest of Ficuzza.
Climate and temperatures
The climate in Sicily in spring is excellent for a holiday. The rainfall is minimal: even if, sometimes, it rains, it usually does not last long.
Even the temperatures are absolutely mild at the end of March, around 7-8°C minimum and 18-19°C maximum, but in May the minimum temperature is 13-14°C and the maximum temperature is 25°C.
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