Taormina
Taormina is indisputably the loveliest resort in Sicily. Few places can match its superb, natural position perched on a series of high terraces overhung with semitropical gardens, surveying a breathtakingly beautiful coastline.
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Syracuse
As well as possessing a rich cultural history, Syracuse is set in breathtaking natural surroundings from the peaceful bay of Porto Grande to the stunning backdrops of Mount Etna and the Iblea Mountains.
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Agrigento
Agrigento is probably best known for its archeological site known as ‘The Valley of the Temples’ perched on the hillside facing the sea. There are six Greek Temples including the Temple of Concord which is one of the best preserved Doric Temples of the ancient world.
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Cefalu
Cefalu is a popular seaside resort and fishing village set on the beautiful northern coastline of Sicily with both sandy and rocky beaches. The Norman cathedral, built in the reign of Roger II in 1131, took 100 years to build and contains some fine examples of Byzantine mosaics.
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Palermo
A fascinating and captivating city with a blend of Christian and Islamic architecture. The Palace of the Normans, the imposing 12th century cathedral, the gardens of the Villa Giulia and the superb archaeological museum should not be missed.
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Trapani
Most of the town’s monuments and points of interest lay in the old town with vestiges of Spanish, Baroque and Moorish influence. The town itself, once enclosed by defensive walls, is a network of interconnecting, narrow streets, stretching across the peninsula to the sea. Today the town is renowned for its fine seafood and Sicilian cuisine, and makes a good base for visitors exploring this part of the island.
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Catania
Catania, located on Sicily’s eastern coast, is a sprawling urban town with a charming historic centre. Its close proximity to Mount Etna makes it an ideal base from which to visit Europe’s tallest active volcano. The Azienda Agricola Alcala in Misterbianco and the Hotel Villa Paradiso dell’ Etna in San Giovanni la Punta are also both ideally located near the foothills of Mount Etna.
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Enna
Located in the heart of Sicily above a fertile landscape is the ancient fortress town of Enna. Sicily’s highest town at 1,196m, Enna’s sights are clustered in the old part of town among a warren of ancient streets opening out on to the Via Roma. It is very much a place to linger and absorb the atmosphere. Worth visiting is the Castello di Lombardìa, built by Frederick II, which dominates Enna and affords fabulous views over the surrounding rural landscape
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Lipari
Lipari is the largest of the seven islands in the Aeolian Archipelago and can be reached from Milazzo by hydrofoil (1 hour). The island is particularly remarkable for its variety of scenery and colour.
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