The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Lampedusa Agriturismo 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. Lampedusa Agriturismo. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Hotels Acireale Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Enna Bed and Breakfast 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. Lampedusa Agriturismo. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Tourist Information office centre Panarea  

For touring the island can be roughly divided into the north-shore and south-shore areas. Lampedusa Map The north shore has reefs, olive groves, secluded coves and countless seaside resorts including Cefalu, a gorgeous Arab-Norman city with good beaches. Lampedusa Agriturismo. 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). Farmhouses in Marsala 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. Lampedusa Agriturismo. 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). Information about Panarea

Tourism is an important earner of foreign currency. Lampedusa Agriturismo. 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. Agrigento Bed and Breakfast 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 Palermo 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. Houses to rent in Sicily

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