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Palermo was founded by Phoenicians who sailed there from their native Carthage. Tourist attractions in Pozzallo The Greeks colonized the whole island, leaving some of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples they ever built at Agrigento, Selinunte and Segesta. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania. Around those glorious sites they planted Sicily's first olive trees and grape vines. Acitrezza Accomodation Traces of the Roman period in Sicily can be found in the amphitheatres at Taormina and Siracusa, as well as in that city's Christian catacombs. But perhaps Rome's most lasting (and infamous) contribution to the island came in fostering the great land ownerships which eventually impoverished the peasantry and led, many centuries later, to the founding of secret societies aimed at destroying the fabulously wealthy landlords. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania. In Palermo, these groups were known as mafia. Segesta apartments

The little known Aeolian Islands just of the northern coast of Sicily are an undiscovered delight, particularly if you're looking for peace and quiet surrounded by the pleasures of nature. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania The sea is deep blue, warm and clear, ideal for underwater swimming and fishing, accompanied by flying-fish, swordfish, turtles, sea-horses and hammerfish. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania. The islands are bathed in a limpid clear light, setting off the black volcanic pumice stone. Sicily family holidays Vines are cultivated on the coastal strips and around the towns. Nebrodi Hotels On the island of Vulcano bathe in its warm sea-water, heated by underground volcanic springs. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania. The active volcano on Stromboli offers a spectacular opportunity to observe lava flows and frequent noisy minor eruptions. Enna Car Hire

A source of revenue for the Sicilian economy has been money sent home from migrants. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania Like many Europeans, in the nineteenth century and early twentieth century, a number of Sicilians migrated to countries such as the USA in search of work. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania. Although far from home strong links bound Sicilian migrants to their families and communities in Sicily. Places of interest in Erice In fact, today, some Sicilian Americans are thinking of returning to their roots and small complexes of retirement houses are being constructed for American Sicilians. Discount accommodation Lipari It is hardly surprising that Sicily should exert its "pull" on its own people as it has done to many others in the past. Flats in Egadi Islands

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