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Travel to Sicily

Ancient civilizations considered Sicily to be the crossroads of the world. And set roots on this volcanic island they did! Producing more fruits, nuts, and vegetables than any region, the Romans used Sicily to feed their army. Not to mention that the Phoenicians began “mining” salt from the sea in Trapani 2,700 ago. For those craving cultural, archeological, and natural wonder, travel to Sicily is a must.

If all that historical lore is not enough, travel to Sicily seeking adventure on Mount Etna. If heights are not your thing, explore the impressive compilation of UNESCO sites. In Agrigento, you’ll find the Valley of the Temples. Palermo is the bustling New York City of long ago. Syracuse is home to Archimedes and the second Athens. Cherish Taormina, the most idyllic vacation spot in Sicily, for its dramatic views

Should that not be enough to choose from, you could always dabble in the Sicilian cuisine. The island is known for its endless almond and pistachio groves, and distinctive blood oranges. The grapevines planted throughout the island produce the iconic “Nero d’Avola. This hearty red wine that marries very well with Sicily’s famous lamb & eggplant dishes. Complex for all its history and varied for all its bounty, travel to Sicily is about abundance.

history

With layers of art & architecture going back 2,500 years, travel to Sicily is a kaleidoscope of Mediterranean history. Each corner of the island is teeming with paintings, sculptures, and ruins from the ages. One of our favorites is Agrigento, where the Greek temples of Athena and Concordia are better preserved than the Parthenon.

nature

With the Aeolian Islands and Mount Etna alone, Sicily and its natural wonders are well deserving of their UNESCO recognition. From there, we only get more diverse with flora and fauna throughout various nature reserves. On the heels of Mt Etna is the oldest chestnut tree in the world, thought to be between 2000 and 4000 years old.

food

Spritzed with culture, a day of fishing with locals can transform a day’s work into a delicious Sicilian lunch. Not into seafood? Lamb & goat are island delicacies, as are the ever-popular arancini which Sicilians eat as street food. And no, we didn’t forget about dessert. In fact, we can take you to the best pasticceria in Noto where cannoli were invented!

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Where to next?

An entire vacation could be dedicated exclusively to Sicily, that’s how much there is to see and do! But if you’re looking to explore beyond Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, Campania, Rome, and Tuscany are well within reach.

Sicily

Travel to Sicily

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