Tourist attractions in Noto 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. Agri tourism Sicily 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. Tourist attractions in Noto. 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. Nightlife Entertainment in Segesta Among the ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the island are the Taormina Greek theatre and San Domenico Monastery near Messina the Greek theater. Licata Holiday Flats 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. Tourist attractions in Noto. It’s also possible to visit the Pantelleria Islands, the Pelagian Islands and the Aeolian Islands from Sicily. Tourist Information office centre Milazzo There’s enough there to keep one busy for eight days.  

The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Tourist attractions in Noto 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. Tourist attractions in Noto. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Cheap Piazza Armerina Hotels Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Nightlife Entertainment in Giardini Naxos 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. Tourist attractions in Noto. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Licata Map

Mt Etna, the largest volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world, lies south of Taormina. Information about Lipari You are permitted to climb up to 2900m. Tourist attractions in Noto. 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. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Campo Bello di Mazara 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. Diving Centres Dive Sites and Schools Agrigento 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.

Tourist attractions in Noto