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Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and occupies a strategic position at the toe of Italy. Places of interest in Licata The island has long been a magnet for invaders - all of whom have left their mark. Campo Bello di Mazara apartments Greek temples, Roman ruins, Norman castles and Byzantine domes. Places of interest in Licata. Visiting these relics of the past, swimming off the island’s beautiful golden beaches, marvelling at Mt Etna – Europe’s largest live volcano – and sampling first-rate seafood are all part of the Sicilian experience. Places of interest in Licata. City of Catania. Flats in Cefalu Situated at the mountain slope of Etna and to the center of a fertile lowland cultivated to citrus fruit, it was occupied from the Cartaginesi versus 700 B.C. Catania Agriturismo Then it was under the dominion of Siracusa and conquered from Dionigi and from the Cartaginesi then, finally by the Romans in the 263 B.C. Last minute accommodation Acitrezza Subsequently conquered from the Normanni was destroyed in 1693 from a terrible earthquake. Places of interest in Licata. We find it again today, like commercial heart of the Isle with its splendid and attractive baroque.

Places of interest in Licata 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. Acireale Villa Rentals 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. Places of interest in Licata. 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. Last minute accommodation Catania Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Capo D Orlando Car Hire 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. Places of interest in Licata. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Palermo Holiday Accommodation There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.

The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Places of interest in Licata 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. Places of interest in Licata. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Agritourism in Eolie Aeolian Islands Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Calendar of events in Lipari 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. Places of interest in Licata. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Car Hire Taormina

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