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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 Lampedusa You are permitted to climb up to 2900m. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands. 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. Cheap accommodation in Piazza Armerina 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. Lampedusa photos 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.

From early times Sicily has been coveted for its fertile land and today Sicily still has a largely agricultural based economy. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands. 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). Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands A sweet liquid called "manna" is produced in Castelbuono and Pollina. Tour operators Sicily This is collected from a species of Ash tree. It solidifies and is used in cakes and sweets. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands. Dairy produce includes a number of cheeses such as Ricotta, Pecorino Siciliano and Caciocavallo Ragusano. Nightlife Entertainment in Capo D Orlando 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 accommodation in Giardini Naxos Sulphur mines in Caltanissetta have traditionally played a part in the Sicilian economy. Today chemicals and refined petroleum are modern Sicilian industries. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands. The growth of transport companies and the modernisation of Sicily's road system have been essential to Sicily's industrial development. Lipari Villa Rentals Chief Sicilian ports are Catania, Messina and Palermo.

Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands 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. Cheap Segesta Hotels 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. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands. 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. Hostels in Ustica Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Information about Sicily 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. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Eolie Aeolian Islands. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Camping and Caravan sites in Catania There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.

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