Erice:
Perched at an altitude of 750m in a site of unforgettable beauty, Erice has kept the original medieval character with its ramparts, its pretty cobbled streets, the charming stone houses, small squares and numerous churches.

Around Erice :
The beautiful coastal landscapes of Castellammare del Golfo going by the "Zingaro Natural Reserve" and San Vito lo Capo give way to the inland landscapes and to beautiful green hills where stands the majestic Doric Temple of Segesta.

Trapani :
Facing the Egadi Islands, Trapani has a protected seaport whose traffic is mainly based on the export of salt from the salt marshes situated south of the city.
With its medieval and Baroque historical center, Trapani is a pleasant stop.
Do not miss:
The visit of the salt evaporation ponds and the windmill used to drain the water, the delicious couscous fish, the beautiful sandy beaches along the coast from Trapani to Marsala.

Mozia :
Ancient Phoenician colony founded in the 8th century BC on one of the four islands of the lagoon Stagnone, the Island San Panteleo ( formerly Motya ) is in the nature reserve and is characterized by lush Mediterranean vegetation and shallow water with high salinity.

Marsala :
It was an English merchant who first introduced in the 18th century the wine of Marsala. Today many wineries offer tastings. Marsala is also known for the landing of the "Thousand" organized by Garibaldi in 1860.

Messina:
Detached from the mainland by a 5km stretch of sea, Messina is the natural landing spot for visitors from the peninsula. With the commercial port , Messina became a trade area for goods but also for the artistic. Destroyed by a major earthquake in 1908, it has only few traces left of its past. Take the beautiful scenic route that goes around Cape Peloro passing by several beaches.

Taormina:
"A corner of paradise " Goethe said.
Perched at an altitude of 200m on a rocky plateau, Taormina gives the impression of a balcony overlooking the sea with Mount Etna as a backdrop. Very popular with celebrities and tourists, Taormina offers a charming old town lined with restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Do not miss:
The magnificent Greek Theatre with a spectacular view of Mount Etna and the sea, the lovely Piazza IX Aprile, Corso Umberto I, the palaces, the gardens of the villa communal.

Around Taormina:
The beautiful beaches and crystalline blue sea of Mazzaro, Letojanni, Giardini Naxos. The gorges of the Alcantara dug 20m deep in the black basalt.

Catania:
Located between the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, Catania maintains with the volcano a lively relationship, even if the eruptions of lava have invaded it frequently. Its baroque style often conceals the traces of an older history: the ancient theatre, the amphitheatre and the Odeon are hidden beneath the beautiful 18th century palace.
Do not miss:
Fontana dell'Elefante, Badia di Santa Agata, the Duomo, the Pescheria (fish) market, Via Crociferi and Via Etnea.

Around Catania:
The Ionian coast (Acicastello, Acitrezza, Acireale. The fishing villages located between the basalt lava rocks and beaches of Fiumefreddo), "Villa Romana del Casale" built in the late 3rd century.

Syracuse:
From prehistoric populations to the Corinthians, who founded the Greek city, to the introduction of Baroque architecture, the history of this city can be seen in its streets and buildings. Syracuse is now famous for its Baroque town built on the island of Ortigia.
Do not miss:
The archaeological site comprising the remains of ancient Ortigia.

Noto:
Baroque city par excellence, Noto was born of an earthquake that destroyed completely Noto Antica in 1693. Rebuilt in the 18th century, it represents the triumph of Sicilian Baroque. Its beauty is so harmonious that it seems unreal, like a stage set.
Do not miss:
The historic centre, the Cathedral, Via Nicolaci.

Around Noto:
10km north-west of Noto the site of Noto Antica is characterized by a landscape of rare beauty, archaeological and historical vestigia. Ragusa, a charming town on the site of the ancient Hybla is now a baroque city which adapted to the tangle of narrow medieval streets. Modica surrounded by troglodyte dwellings abandoned at the time of the 1693 earthquake, is divided into two parts: the lower town, dominated by hills, lies in the center and the upper town rises, in turn dominated by its castle.

Agrigento:
Two great sites to discover: the Valley of the Temples with the magnificent remains of the Greek colony and rocky hill where the medieval city was built. Agrigento is also the birthplace of the famous writer and poet Luigi Pirandello.

Selinunte:
Destroyed by the Carthaginians in the year 250 BC, Selinunte has never recovered. You can still read on its destroyed temples the violence of fighting and earthquakes that put an end to its days. Selinunte is now a moving site reminiscent of ancient Greece through its ruins, the grandeur of the site and the beauty of the landscape.

Egadi Islands:
Favignana is the largest of three islands Egades. Its history is linked to the Florio family who Inplant last century the tonnara (tuna factory) complex which still dominates the landscape around the harbor. With its small fishing port where local fish is sold every morning, turquoise waters, its tuff quarries and unspoilt natural beauty, the island of Favignana is a small corner of paradise.
Marettimo Island is the wildest with steep relief dropping straight into the sea.The small fishing village of Marettimo consolidates its square white houses with roof terraces at the foot of the mountain.
Levanzo is a small island of 6 km² which suggests the rugged coastline of tiny coves. It is an ideal haven for lovers of nature and absolute calm.

Aeolian Islands:
The Aeolian archipelago is an enchanting world of sea and volcanoes where nature and history have forged over the centuries a landscape shaped by fire, lava, wind and sea.
Lipari is the largest and most touristy of the Aeolian.
Stromboli, the most isolated of the archipelago, offers an amazing sight on the active volcano. It is an oasis of tranquility where you can walk in the evening moonlight.
Salina is a green oasis and a perfect place for a retreat in nature. Pollara beach is the most beautiful and most spectacular of the island. Salina was also made famous by the movie "Il Postino", filmed in a house on the island. The south-east of Punta lingua is especially recommended for lovers of underwater fishing. Salina also produces capers and raisins used in the manufacture of Malvasia, renowned wine of Lipari islands.
Born from the fusion of four volcanoes, Vulcano is dominated by the largest and most active of them. The presence of geysers and steam jets today reflects its activity. The sulphurous mud are highly valued for their therapeutic properties.
Panarea, the mundane, is busy in high season but soon found his composure after the 15 of August.
Islands Filicudi, black pearl of the archipelago, ideal for scuba diving and Alicudi, the most extreme and most savage, are closest to Sicily. A paradise for the traveler who wants to walk between the mule trails of lava stone, go to the sea with the boats of the locals, or fall asleep at night under a blanket of stars.

The Regional Park of Etna:
Etna, majestic volcano, rises to 3350m in altitude. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. It offers contrasting views of lunar landscapes and flowery plains on the craters. Its slopes are covered with broom in spring. Many tours are organized to discover this extraordinary volcano.
The land around Mount Etna are very fertile and give excellent products.
Do not miss:
Randazzo built of lava stone, Linguaglossa, Acireale, Castiglione village renowned for its eno-gastronomic excellence, Giarre.

The Regional Parks of Madonie and Nebrodi:
Natural parks of Madonie and and Nebrodi offer spectacular scenery of gentle slopes becoming steeper where limestone dominates. Charming medieval villages are perched at 1000m altitude in scenic spots above the valleys. The wildlife is varied and preserved. Take the scenic drives offering a range of different views.
Do not miss:
Petralia Soprana, Petralia Sottana, Polizzi Generosa, Sperlinga and its castle fortress, Gangi and Pollina.