Plan a smarter trip to Sicily
Your complete guide to the island — from Etna's craters and the Baroque southeast to Greek temples and the Aeolian and Egadi islands, planned with real prices in euros, and no fluff
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Top destinations in Sicily
From Palermo's markets to Etna's craters, the Baroque southeast, and the Aeolian and Egadi islands a ferry ride beyond the coast, discover Sicily's most rewarding regions
Palermo — markets, mosaics and a Baroque centre
Arab-Norman churches, the Ballarò and Capo markets, and a centre you can cover on foot
Trapani and the west
Salt pans, a walkable old town, and the ferry terminal for the Egadi Islands
Mount Etna
Craters, lava fields and villages that keep rebuilding — summit access depends on the volcano's mood
Taormina
A clifftop town with an ancient theatre framing Etna, busy from spring to autumn
Syracuse and Ortigia
A Greek theatre on one side of the water, Baroque Ortigia on the other
Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
Greek temples at dawn, then a working town that gets far fewer visitors
Things to do in Sicily
Whether you're chasing ancient ruins, Baroque churches or a boat crossing to the islands, Sicily delivers
Etna and volcanoes
Craters, lava fields and cable cars on Etna, Stromboli and Vulcano
Ancient sites
Greek temples, Roman mosaics and theatres cut into the rock, from Agrigento to Syracuse
Baroque heritage
The eight Val di Noto towns rebuilt after 1693, and Palermo’s Arab-Norman route
Boat trips and islands
Ferries and hydrofoils to the Aeolian and Egadi Islands, weather permitting
Essential travel guides
In-depth guides to help you plan every part of your Sicily trip
Mount Etna: the complete visitor guide
Which side to climb from, what the cable car covers, and when a guide is legally required
The Valley of the Temples: a full visitor guide
Opening hours, the night visit, and why arriving right at opening matters
The Val di Noto: eight Baroque towns, one earthquake
Which of the eight UNESCO towns are worth a detour, and which barely need an hour
Ferries and hydrofoils around Sicily
Which routes run all year, which stop in winter, and what happens when the sea turns rough
Driving in Sicily: what nobody warns you about
ZTL cameras, mountain roads and the parking habits that catch first-time visitors out
Tourist traps and scams in Sicily
The tricks worth recognising by name, and the ones that are really just local custom
Suggested itineraries
From a quick 3-day base-city trip to a full loop including Etna, the Baroque southeast and a couple of nights on the islands
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