The Aeolian Islands off the coast at Milazzo are well worth a visit. 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. Diving holidays Capo Di Orlando. The island of Lipari is the most developed. Farmstay accommodation Acireale Sample some of the island’s sweet white Malvasia wine while here. Head for Taormina – Sicily’s most picturesque town. 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. Diving holidays Capo Di Orlando. The town was an important centre for trade and art through successive Roman, Norman, Spanish and French rules. Greek remains Acireale  

Over the centuries the Sicilians have valued a close family life with all its responsibilities. Diving holidays Capo Di Orlando. In turn the Sicilian people have looked to themselves in the face of foreign occupation and imposed government. Ferries Campo Bello di Mazara Partly in response to invasion and colonisation a purely Sicilian hierarchy emerged. This became known as the Sicilian Mafia organised upon what can roughly be translated as "respect", "dignity" and "silence".

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