Sicily Car Hire
Sicily Agriturismo
Sicily Apartments
Sicily Holidays
Sicily Accommodation
Home
Lampedusa Map
Erice lodging
Campo Bello di Mazara Hotels
Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Solunto
Discount hotels Solunto
Discount hotels Cefalu
Visit My-Sicily.com for information about Lampedusa Map
Lampedusa Map 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. Booking Hotels 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. Lampedusa Map. 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. Segesta Map Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Booking Hotels Licata 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. Lampedusa Map. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Agritourism in Giarre There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days. Lampedusa MapThe 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. Lampedusa Map The sea is deep blue, warm and clear, ideal for underwater swimming and fishing, accompanied by flying-fish, swordfish, turtles, sea-horses and hammerfish. Lampedusa Map. The islands are bathed in a limpid clear light, setting off the black volcanic pumice stone. Cheap hostels in Panarea Vines are cultivated on the coastal strips and around the towns. Booking Hotels Catania On the island of Vulcano bathe in its warm sea-water, heated by underground volcanic springs. Lampedusa Map. The active volcano on Stromboli offers a spectacular opportunity to observe lava flows and frequent noisy minor eruptions. Segesta Accomodation
Tourism is an important earner of foreign currency. Lampedusa Map. 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. Self catering accommodation Catania Tours are available to visit Sicily's active volcanoes: Mount Etna, Europe's tallest volcano, and Stromboli, one of the Aeolian Islands. Licata Tours and Excursions 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. Calendar of events in Piazza Armerina
Palermo was founded by Phoenicians who sailed there from their native Carthage. Agritourism in Caltanissetta The Greeks colonized the whole island, leaving some of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples they ever built at Agrigento, Selinunte and Segesta. Lampedusa Map. Around those glorious sites they planted Sicily's first olive trees and grape vines. Solunto Villa Rentals 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. Lampedusa Map. In Palermo, these groups were known as mafia. Agritourism in Pozzallo