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Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and occupies a strategic position at the toe of Italy. Pozzallo Hotels The island has long been a magnet for invaders - all of whom have left their mark. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Siracusa Syracuse Greek temples, Roman ruins, Norman castles and Byzantine domes. Pozzallo Hotels. 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. Pozzallo Hotels. City of Catania. Giardini Naxos Car Hire 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. Tourist Information office centre Lipari 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. Discount accommodation Sicily Subsequently conquered from the Normanni was destroyed in 1693 from a terrible earthquake. Pozzallo Hotels. We find it again today, like commercial heart of the Isle with its splendid and attractive baroque. Pozzallo HotelsPozzallo Hotels 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. Discount accommodation Panarea 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. Pozzallo Hotels. 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. Panarea Villa Rentals Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Flats in Pozzallo 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. Pozzallo Hotels. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Tourist Information office centre Acitrezza There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.
Mt Etna, the largest volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world, lies south of Taormina. Siracusa Syracuse Map You are permitted to climb up to 2900m. Pozzallo Hotels. 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. Hotels Cefalu 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. Ragusa Car Hire 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.
The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Pozzallo Hotels 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. Pozzallo Hotels. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Hostels in Marsala Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Diving Centres and Schools Sicily 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. Pozzallo Hotels. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Marsala villas