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Mt Etna, the largest volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world, lies south of Taormina. Hotels Acireale You are permitted to climb up to 2900m. Agritourism in Messina. A rope marks the spot where the volcano’s unpredictability makes it unsafe to go any further. Further south, the town of Syracuse was once a very powerful Greek city. Booking Hotels Milazzo Check out the medieval buildings on the island of Ortigia which lies in the centre of town. Don’t miss the 5th century Teatro Greco – a masterpiece hewn out of rock with a seating capacity for 16,000 people. Booking Hotels Solunto The five Doric temples in the town of Agrigento are also well worth a visit. They are the most well preserved of Sicily’s Greek ruins and are truly spectacular.

Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean islands, lies between southern Italy and North Africa. Tourist attractions in Taormina The island can be seen as a "stepping stone" between Europe and Africa. Agritourism in Messina. A beautiful, mountainous island, Sicily has been occupied by a series of migrants and invaders. These include the Greeks, Cathaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Angevins and Spaniards. In 1861 Sicily became part of Italy when Garibaldi united the Kingdom of Italy and the island. Agritourism in Messina Eighty-five years later Sicily achieved "relative independence". This means that although Sicily belongs to Italy it is responsible for much of its own local affairs. Agritourism in Messina. The island is divided into nine provinces: Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Siracusa and Trapani. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Egadi Islands Throughout history islands have been invaded by foreign powers. Farmhouses in Eolie Aeolian Islands However, Sicily's rugged terrain has provided its people with a degree of protection as many of its towns and villages are high in the mountains.

The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Agritourism in Messina Mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey and thought to be the home of Aeolus (the god of the wind) by the ancient Greeks, they offer spectacular volcanic scenery and fine beaches. Agritourism in Messina. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Hostels in Giardini Naxos Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Tourist Information office centre Nebrodi Its magnificent setting on a terrace of Monte Tauro overlooking the sea and its views of Mt Etna have long made it a top tourist destination. Agritourism in Messina. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Hostels in Palermo

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