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From early times Sicily has been coveted for its fertile land and today Sicily still has a largely agricultural based economy. Ustica photos. Its main products include wheat (hard wheat from Enna for bread and pasta), barley, corn, peppers, tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, potatoes, grapes, figs, pears, peaches, La Ficurinnia or the fig of India (from the West Indies) and citrus fruits and almonds (introduced by the Arabs). Ustica photos A sweet liquid called "manna" is produced in Castelbuono and Pollina. Calendar of events in Taormina This is collected from a species of Ash tree. It solidifies and is used in cakes and sweets. Ustica photos. Dairy produce includes a number of cheeses such as Ricotta, Pecorino Siciliano and Caciocavallo Ragusano. Ragusa Accommodation The Sicilian fishing industry provides tuna, swordfish, sea bream, sardines, octopus, squid, prawns and mussels. Other industries include wine (for example, Donna Fugata, Regaleali, Malvasia and sweet Marsala), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, bottled water (from Geraci), salt and other food processing. Cheap accommodation in Agrigento Sulphur mines in Caltanissetta have traditionally played a part in the Sicilian economy. Today chemicals and refined petroleum are modern Sicilian industries. Ustica photos. The growth of transport companies and the modernisation of Sicily's road system have been essential to Sicily's industrial development. Enna photos Chief Sicilian ports are Catania, Messina and Palermo. Ustica photosThe 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. Ustica photos The sea is deep blue, warm and clear, ideal for underwater swimming and fishing, accompanied by flying-fish, swordfish, turtles, sea-horses and hammerfish. Ustica photos. The islands are bathed in a limpid clear light, setting off the black volcanic pumice stone. Sicily travel Vines are cultivated on the coastal strips and around the towns. Camping and Caravan sites in Segesta On the island of Vulcano bathe in its warm sea-water, heated by underground volcanic springs. Ustica photos. The active volcano on Stromboli offers a spectacular opportunity to observe lava flows and frequent noisy minor eruptions. Places of interest in Cefalu
The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. Ustica photos 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. Ustica photos. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Calendar of events in Acitrezza Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. Cheap guesthouses Panarea 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. Ustica photos. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Cheap Sant Agata Militello Hotels
Sicily was chosen by the Gods of Olympus as the scene of their stories of love and hatred, of passion and revenge, of sudden wrath and deep compassion. Agrigento Map And today it's still a land of fire and passion. Ustica photos. It's also a land of great beauty and contrast, not least the contrast between what the local politicians say they'll do with the money, and what eventually ends up getting built/maintained/improved. Ustica photos. In ancient times, Sicily was covered with extremely rich farmland, whose copious wheat harvests fed virtually the entire western part of the Roman Empire. Ustica photos Its thick forests were renowned, but the Romans plundered them to build their great naval fleets and the myriad wooden homes that fueled Nero's infamous fire. Places of interest in Piazza Armerina Like much of southern Italy, Sicily has been the ground upon which the boots of Western civilization have trod. Trapani Map