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The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Cefalu apartments 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. Cefalu apartments. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Flats in Licata Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Erice Holiday Accommodation 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. Cefalu apartments. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Agrigento Holiday Accommodation

From early times Sicily has been coveted for its fertile land and today Sicily still has a largely agricultural based economy. Cefalu apartments. Its main products include wheat (hard wheat from Enna for bread and pasta), barley, corn, peppers, tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, potatoes, grapes, figs, pears, peaches, La Ficurinnia or the fig of India (from the West Indies) and citrus fruits and almonds (introduced by the Arabs). Cefalu apartments A sweet liquid called "manna" is produced in Castelbuono and Pollina. Self catering accommodation Segesta This is collected from a species of Ash tree. It solidifies and is used in cakes and sweets. Cefalu apartments. Dairy produce includes a number of cheeses such as Ricotta, Pecorino Siciliano and Caciocavallo Ragusano. Booking Hotels Ragusa The Sicilian fishing industry provides tuna, swordfish, sea bream, sardines, octopus, squid, prawns and mussels. Other industries include wine (for example, Donna Fugata, Regaleali, Malvasia and sweet Marsala), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, bottled water (from Geraci), salt and other food processing. Cheap flats in Lampedusa Sulphur mines in Caltanissetta have traditionally played a part in the Sicilian economy. Today chemicals and refined petroleum are modern Sicilian industries. Cefalu apartments. The growth of transport companies and the modernisation of Sicily's road system have been essential to Sicily's industrial development. Enna Accomodation Chief Sicilian ports are Catania, Messina and Palermo.

Cefalu apartments Among the areas not to be missed are Agrigento (to see the Valley of the Temples); Acireale (to see puppets); Taormina (a unique beautiful town perched on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean); and Mt. Etna (10 902 ft/3 323 m) an active volcano on the east coast—its crater is difficult to reach so bring a guide and dress warmly. Hotel Reservations Capo D Orlando In April 1987 two people were killed when Mt. Etna erupted. Although it can erupt at any time — most recently in January 1992 — deadly incidents aren’t common. Cefalu apartments. There’s good winter skiing with great ocean views from the mountain; drive the 120 mi/200 km around its base to see a wide variety of scenery. Tourist Information office centre Giarre Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Ustica Accommodation In Syracuse the 5th-century BC Temple of Concord in Agrigento and the Casale Armerina (a jewel of a Roman villa with wonderful mosaics) in the town of Piazza Armerina near Enna. Cefalu apartments. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Nebrodi lodging There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.

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