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Mt Etna, the largest volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world, lies south of Taormina. Agritourism in Egadi Islands You are permitted to climb up to 2900m. Last minute accommodation Trapani. 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 guesthouses Sciacca 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. Ustica Accommodation 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.

Begin your Sicilian odyssey in its capital city - Palermo. Last minute accommodation Trapani 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. Last minute accommodation Acitrezza Today Palermo has an air of faded grandeur and an unrivalled display of Norman art and architecture and Baroque churches. Last minute accommodation Trapani. 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. Places of interest in Siracusa Syracuse Don’t miss the magnificent 12th century Norman cathedral at Monreale, 8 kilometres southwest of the city. Cheap guesthouses Sciacca The inside of the cathedral is covered in breathtakingly glittering mosaics.

Last minute accommodation Trapani 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. Car Hire Lampedusa 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. Last minute accommodation Trapani. 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. Places of interest in Giardini Naxos Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Sicily Airport 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. Last minute accommodation Trapani. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Cheap flats in Licata There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.

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