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Houses to rent in Egadi 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. Caltanissetta Tours and Excursions 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. Houses to rent in Egadi 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. Discount hotels Panarea Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Piazza Armerina Agriturismo 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. Houses to rent in Egadi Islands. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Places of interest in Marsala There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.Begin your Sicilian odyssey in its capital city - Palermo. Houses to rent in Egadi Islands Spectacularly situated along a wide sweep of bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, Palermo was the wealthiest and most magnificent city in Europe in the 12th century. Catania Accomodation Today Palermo has an air of faded grandeur and an unrivalled display of Norman art and architecture and Baroque churches. Houses to rent in Egadi Islands. Stroll along the Via Roma and Via Maqueda in the heart of the old town and get a sense of what Palermo is all about. Caltanissetta lodging Don’t miss the magnificent 12th century Norman cathedral at Monreale, 8 kilometres southwest of the city. Giarre lodging The inside of the cathedral is covered in breathtakingly glittering mosaics.
Tourism is an important earner of foreign currency. Houses to rent in Egadi Islands. There are many castles and churches in Sicily to attract the tourist and important towns such as Taormina and Cefalu thrive on the tourist industry. Acireale Car Hire Tours are available to visit Sicily's active volcanoes: Mount Etna, Europe's tallest volcano, and Stromboli, one of the Aeolian Islands. Camping and Caravan sites in Acitrezza Other places of interest are Madonie National Park, the Baroque towns of south-eastern Sicily, the Cathedral of Monreale, the Dorian Temple and Theatre at Segesta, the ancient Greek Theatre of Taormina, the ancient town of Syracuse and the archaeological area of Agrigento. Piazza Armerina Holiday Flats
For touring the island can be roughly divided into the north-shore and south-shore areas. Places of interest in Giardini Naxos The north shore has reefs, olive groves, secluded coves and countless seaside resorts including Cefalu, a gorgeous Arab-Norman city with good beaches. Houses to rent in Egadi Islands. West of center of the north coast is Palermo the ancient capital and the island’s largest city. Be sure to visit the central market and 12th-century Monreale Cathedral which is 6 mi/8 km west of town (it has impressive biblical mosaics). Places of interest in Sicily About 50 mi/80 km west of Palermo lies the ancient village of Erice atop a mountain: It still has remains of a temple dedicated to Venus. Houses to rent in Egadi Islands. The southern coast has an even milder climate so there’s swimming most of the year (although it can get cold there between November and March). Licata villas
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