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Catania Hotels
Catania has a unique setting, lying in the shadow of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. Each year, Etna attracts thousands of sightseers from all over the world and a visit to the crater is a must. In the winter, the mountain side transforms into a ski resort. Catania has a unique historical and artistic heritage with numerous monuments of great importance: the Cathedral of Catania, the Palazzo degli Elefanti, the Fountain dell'Amenano, Palazzo Asmundo di Gisira, Ursino Castle, the...
Cefalù Hotels
Situated on the gulf of Termini Imerese, roughly 50 kilometers from Palermo, Cefalù seems to be overshadowed by a mountain which looks not unlike a head. In fact, the name Cefalù is derived from the Greek "Kephaloidion". Cefalù is an excellent tourist destination, just moments away from the most popular mountain resorts and yet to all intents and purposes it remains a port, with a characteristic harbor, crammed with small fishing boats. Of ancient origins,...
Taormina Hotels
Just 40 kilometers away from Messina, perched 200 meters above the sea, one finds Taormina. Here there are vistas looking out over the Ionio sea and the Volcano, Etna. A short stretch of sea divides Taormina from the beautiful beaches of Mazzarò, Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella. The town is known world wide for its tourist facilities and its natural beauty. The Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of St Nicolò, the Church of St Agostino, the Church of St Giuseppe, Porta di Mezzo,...
Giardini Naxos Hotels
Between Messina and Catania, the town of Giardini Naxos is a fascinating mix of the ancient past, with its characteristic fishing village, and the new, with modern hotels; making it a perfect tourist destination. Travelers arrive all year round, in the winter to enjoy the snow covered slopes of Mount Etna, and in the summer for the beautiful beaches and full range of water sports. For golfers there is the 16 hole Picciolo course. The Craft industries of Giardini Naxos are still alive with the...
Piazza Armerina Hotels
In the midst of green hillside, off the Catania-Palermo highway, one finds the small town of Piazza Armerina. Those wanting to experience Sicily to the full should not leave out a visit Piazza Armerina. Here one can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the region and explore its historic past, which dates back to Roman times. Extremely welcoming, rich in greenery and medieval monuments, Piazza Armerina offers visitors splendid walks through the historic center, and excursions on foot or...
Marsala Hotels
Situated on Capo Boeo, the tip of Sicily, opposite the Egadi islands and Tunisia, Marsala is known for its history, for its coastline, and for its wine. It is historically important because it was chosen as the landing point for Giuseppe Garibaldi and his thousand men. Marsala has been awarded the Blue Flag for the clean water of its 14 kilometer coastline and boating harbor. Marsala is largely dependent on agriculture and viniculture, in particular on the production of the sweet fortified...
Eolie Islands Hotels
The archipelago of the Eolie islands lies to the North of Sicily. It is an area of great cultural interest and stunning natural beauty which, in the last 50 years, has become a much desired International tourist destination. The Eolie islands are comprised of 10 islands, 7 of which are inhabited. Alicudi is of volcanic origin and here olives, grapes and capers are cultivated. Filicudi has three extinct volcanoes: Montagnola, Torrione and Fossa delle Felci and is famous for its sea caves,...
Egadi Islands Hotels
The Egadi Islands lie off the Western coast of Sicily. These Islands have been a Marine Nature Reserve since 1991. The historical and archeological importance of the Archipelago of the Egadi Islands dates back to the famous battle of the Egadio Islands in 241 B.C. Numerous remains have been found here, the most important of which has to be the Nave Punica, now at Baglio Anselmi, Marsala. The archipelago is comprised of 3 islands and 2 islets. Favignana is the largest island, famous for tuna...
Valley of the Temples Hotels
In the area to the extreme South of Agrigento, stretched out on a ridge, known as Valle, one finds the Valle dei Templi, the origins of which date back to the 5th century BC. The Valle consists of a series of temples which were built to symbolize the prosperity of the city. The only temple to remain intact is the Tempio della Concordia. All of the temples face East, according to Classical criteria, in both Greek and Roman times, and are all built in the Doric and Estastil style, with the...
Agrigento Hotels
The city was given many names by the various civilizations which have inhabited what is now known as Agrigento. It has been called Akagras (by the Greeks), Agrigentum (by the Romans), Kerkent (by the Arabs), and Girgenti (by the Normans). Situated on a hilly coastline, Agrigento is only a short distance away from the principal Sicilian cities. The city was described by the Greek poet, Pindaro as 'the most beautiful city inhabited by mortals'. It is the birth place of the Noble Prize winner,...
Valle dell'Etna Hotels
The Valle dell'Etna is an area of natural beauty quite unique in Italy. The Valle snakes round to the Parco dell'Etna and provides numerous trekking routes along which to explore the Volcano and its craters. For an update on the available routes it is advisable to contact the Parco dell'Etna authorities. An excursion across Etna can be done in several stages. The first stage of the itinerary on the park is Fornazzo, Rifugio Vitelli, Piano Provenazana. The second: Piano Provenazana, Pista...
Messina Hotels
A seaside city situated on a beautiful hilly coastline. Messina's economy is based on agriculture, cattle farming and industry. Its name is derived from Zancle, Messanion, Massana, Msna, finally becoming the modern day Messina. The painter, Antonello da Messina is among the illustrious names born here. Sites worth visiting are many and include: Messina Cathedral, the Cathedral Belltower, the Church of St Maria degli Alemanni, the Church of Ringo, the Badiazza, the Church of SS. Annunziata...
Lampedusa Hotels
Lampedusa is the largest island of the Archipelago of the Pelagie, which includes two other islets, Linosa and Lampione. Lampedusa is principally a fishing town, with a large and well equipped fishing fleet. Its appeal lies in the coastline, and diving enthusiasts are able to enjoy unpolluted waters which are home to a great variety of marine creatures. Among the island's beauty spots are the stunning Tabaccara Bay, the Bay of the Madonnina, the Sacramento Cliffs, and the Albero del Sole, the...
Pantelleria Hotels
Pantelleria gained its place in the history books, and came to preserve so many sites of archeological interest due to, its strategic position. Historic sites include Muro Alto, the longest stretch of prehistoric wall in the Mediterranean. Then there is the Acropoli, the Barbacane Castle, the Village, the funereal monuments otherwise known as Sesi, and the bell cisterns. Other sites of interest include the Nature Reserve of the Montagna Grande, considered to be 'the green lung' of Pantelleria...
Nicosia Hotels
Two principal routes through the city give an idea of the great cultural and artistic importance of Nicosia: the Medieval Nicosia and the Baroque Nicosia, with an impressive number of Palazzi and Churches. The city straddles the four rocky hills of Salvatore, Castello, Monteoliveto and Cappuccini. The vernacular architecture makes masterly use of the local stone, carved by the town's able stone masons. Craftsmanship flourishes in this town where multicolored carpets and hand woven baskets...
Palermo Hotels
The capital of Sicily, Palermo, derives its name from the Greek "panormus", meaning "all port". Through history the city has been conquered by the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans and the Arabs, the civilizations of which have all left their mark, and contributed to its great architectural and cultural importance. Among the many monuments, there are numerous buildings of great significance such as Palermo Cathedral, the Norman Church of St Giovanni degli Eremiti, the...
Ragusa Hotels
The name "Ragusa" is derived from the Greek-Byzantine term "Rogos", meaning "granary". The city is sited approximately 500 meters above sea level, in a hilly landscape, close to all of the principal Sicilian cities. Ragusa is divided in two, Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Inferiore, known also as "Ibla", (originally Hibla Heraia). It is in Ragusa Inferiore that the most important monuments can be found, buildings such as the Church of St Maria delle...
Enna Hotels
Immersed in an enchanting landscape, Enna preserves a historic center with many sites of great interest to the tourist, such as Palazzo Varisano and the Varisano Museum, the Alessi Museum, Palazzo Pollicarini and the Town Library of Palazzo Chiaramonte. Enna is known for its abundance of churches including the Church of St Bartolomeo, the Church of the Madonna di Valverde, the Church and Convent of Montesalvo, the Church of the Anime Sante and the Church of the Santissimo Crocifisso. Nearby...
Siracusa Hotels
Founded by the Corinthians, the name Siracusa derives from the nearby marshland, "Sykara". Over the centuries, Siracusa has been conquered by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Goti, the Arabs, the Normans, the Genovesi, the Svevi and the Aragons. This vibrant history has left it with a wealth of monuments, the most important of which can be found in the Archeological park of the Neapolis. Here one finds the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomia del Paradiso, the Grotta...
Trapani Hotels
Trapani is the most Westerly Sicilian City. Originally constructed by the Sicani, the town was called Drepanon by the Greeks. Not surprisingly, its strategic position has meant that Trapani has always been a port of great commercial importance, as well as being a successful fishing town. Its cultural significance is represented in buildings such as the Sanctuary of the Annunziata, the Cathedral of St Lorenzo, the Church of St Maria del Gesù, the Church of Purgatory, the Grande Palazzo,...
Lipari Hotels
With its nine thousand inhabitants, Lipari is the largest of the islands which make up the Archipelago of the Eolie. There are five towns: Lipari, Canneto, Acquacalda, Quattropiani and Pianoconte. Historically important sites and the natural landscape contribute to its appeal to the tourist. The Eoliano Archeological Museum, the Church of St Giuseppe, the Church of the Anime del Purgatorio, Lipari Castle, the Acropoli, the Tombs dating back to the Greek-Roman era, the Church of the...
Pelagie Islands Hotels
The name "Pelagie" islands derives from the Greek, meaning islands in high seas. The islands are situated closer to Africa than to Italy, between Tunisia and Malta. The Pelagie islands are Lampedusa, Linosa and the uninhabited Lampione, (where the only building is its lighthouse). Lampedusa is the principal island, a fishing center with an impressive fleet of fishing boats. Linosa, the economy of which is based entirely on the tourist industry, has a tiny village made up of pastel...
Milazzo Hotels
A thin peninsula, edged by tiny beaches, stretches out from the Southern Sicilian coastline, for over seven kilometers, into the Tyrrhenian sea. Milazzo is situated on the Eastern side of this peninsula, right at the start of the promontory. It is known as the city of the Battle of Milazzo of July 26th 1860, a battle which took place between the forces of Garibaldi and those of the Bourbons. The city is divided into the walled city, the "borgo" and the low city. To visit: the...
Caltanissetta Hotels
Sited on the Southern slopes of Mount San Giuliano, Caltanissetta lies right in the heart of Sicily. Its wealth of monuments includes: the Cathedral of Caltanissetta, the Church of St Sebastiano, the Church of St Domenico, the Church of St Agata, Palazzo Moncada and Pietrarossa Castle. The city has a number of interesting museums including the Archeological Museum and the Mineral Museum. Gastronomic traditions feature wild rabbit, maccheroni with sardines, mostaccioli, pupi made from sugar,...
Acitrezza Hotels
Acitrezza is known throughout Italy as the setting for Giovanni Verga 's famous book 'The House by the Medlar Tree" (I Malavoglia), the first volume of a literary cycle dedicated to life's losers. The book, considered to be a masterpiece of Italian realism, tells the tale of an Acitrezza fishing family who were condemned to a life of poverty. Acitrezza is also linked to ancient mythology. In the epic tale of Ulysses, the Faraglioni of Acitrezza were used by the Cyclops, blinded by the hero,...