There are many destinations in Sicily to discover. In order not to miss the most beautiful sights in Sicily, you should organize yourself well in advance. A trip to Sicily promises variety if you set off to enjoy the beauty of the island with all your senses. Sicily offers not only its beautiful landscape, the turquoise blue sea with fantastic beaches, but also countless important cultural heritage from different eras. Remains of Phoenician settlements, Greek temples, Norman castles, Punic towns and Aragonese churches can be found all over the island.
The capital, Palermo, offers the rich heritage of the Normans, art and culture, markets and a distinctive nightlife. Catania, with its extensive pedestrian zone, scores with the most beautiful fish market in Sicily. However, the beauty of the university city is only revealed at second glance.
One of the highlights of a trip to Sicily is a visit to the exceptionally well-preserved temples of Segesta, Selinunte and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, which even offer a better insight into Greek temple construction than the temples in the motherland itself.
Another testimony of Greek rule is the second largest theatre of antiquity in the port city of Syracuse. But if one explores Syracuse, a walk over the peninsula Ortigia, which forms the historical centre of the city, is particularly fascinating. Here, the visitor feels transported to a different time, especially as the traffic is very limited and you can go on a discovery tour according to one's heart's desire. On a boat trip around the peninsula with side trips to different caves, the play of colours of the turquoise sea impresses in contrast to the houses and monuments erected in yellow sandstone.
Also in Taormina the Greeks have left their traces in the form of the Teatro Greco. Although this theatre is smaller than the one in Syracuse, it offers a unique view to the volcano Etna and therefore deserves a visit.
Those who don't have much time for their stay in Sicily should best choose the enchanting lively place Cefalù as location. Here you have the sandy beach right in front of your door and an impressive Norman cathedral and pedestrian-friendly old town alleys are a wonderful start for discovering the island. From here it is easy to get to Palermo or go on a hike in the mountains of the Madonie.
For lovers of volcanic landscapes, a trip to the Cyclopean Islands in Aci Trezza is of course an ideal option, and don’t miss a hike on Mount Etna.
But those who want to be fascinated by the baroque style should explore the southernmost part of Sicily and thus the cities Noto, Modica and Ragusa, which are all declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Volcano Etna
UNESCO World Heritage
The volcano Etna in Sicily is the highest active volcano in Europe, UNESCO World Heritage, a nature reserve and also a recommended winter sports area.
Zafferana Etnea, Catania
Taormina
Destination
The city of Taormina in the east of Sicily is a recommended destination. This was already written by the German artist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Taormina, Messina
Cefalù
Destination
Cefalù is probably one of the most worth seeing towns in all of Sicily. Located directly at the sea, with a long sandy beach and a beautiful old town.
Cefalù, Palermo
Palermo
Destination
Palermo, on the northern coast of Sicily, is the fifth-largest city in Italy. If you want to experience life in Sicily, you can't miss Palermo.
Palermo, Palermo
Mondello
Beach
Mondello, the sandy beach of Palermo, was originally a fishing village. Today it is a beach resort with one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily.
Mondello, Palermo
Lipari
Aeolian Islands
Lipari is the largest and also the most visited of the Aeolian Islands north of Sicily. Here ferries dock to reach all the islands.
Lipari, Messina
Stromboli
Aeolian Islands
The island of Stromboli, with an active volcano, is probably the most famous of the Aeolian Islands and a popular destination among tourists.
Stromboli, Messina
Vulcano
Aeolian Islands
Vulcano is one of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily with an active volcano and a popular mud bath.
Vulcano, Messina
Salina
Aeolian Islands
Salina, the second-largest island of the Aeolian Islands, is known for its Malvasia wine, tranquility, relaxation and, above all, delicious capers.
Salina, Messina
Val di Noto
UNESCO World Heritage
Ragusa
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the province of the same name in the Val di Noto and is characterized by the deep gorges of the Monti Iblei
Ragusa, Ragusa
Marina di Ragusa
Destination
Marina di Ragusa is a tourist hotspot in the south of Sicily with a beautiful promenade, kilometres of sandy beach and an attractive town centre.
Marina di Ragusa, Ragusa
Marzamemi
Destination
The romantic fishing village Marzamemi in the Pachino area (region of Siracusa) is known for its tuna specialties and its charming atmosphere.
Marzamemi, Siracusa
Noto
Destination
The baroque town of Noto in the Val di Noto, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 2002, is worth a visit and has many attractions.
Noto, Ragusa
Modica
UNESCO World Heritage
The city of chocolate and 100 churches - the UNESCO World Heritage Site presents itself as a late Baroque Sicilian beauty of the Val di Noto.
Modica, Ragusa
Scicli
UNESCO World Heritage
Scicli situated in a natural setting of rare beauty like the Val di Noto, has been declared a natural heritage of UNESCO with Ragusa, Modica and Noto.
Scicli, Ragusa
Donnalucata
Destination
Donnalucata, Ragusa
Pietre Nere - Pozzallo
Beach
Pozzallo, Ragusa
Syracuse
UNESCO World Heritage
In Syracuse we recommend you to visit the necropolis of Pantalica and the enchanting island of Ortygia, the oldest part of this impressive city.
Siracusa, Siracusa
Vendicari
Nature reserve
Snorkeling in the crystal clear sea, bird watching or hiking in the nature - the nature reserve Vendicari in the south of Sicily offers a lot more.
Noto, Siracusa
Selinunte
Monument
Selinunt, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Sicily, offers numerous temples on a plateau with magnificent sea views.
Castelvetrano, Trapani
Trapani
Destination
The capital of the province of the same name fascinates not only with its ancient old town, but is also a testimony of wealth and trade
Trapani, Trapani
Saline di Trapani
Nature reserve
The Saline di Trapani e Paceco is a nature reserve at the west coast of Sicily. Besides Mediterranean flora and fauna, there is a saline work museum.
Nubia Paceco, Trapani
Erice
Destination
A medieval town centre with its historic buildings, a magnificent view and traditional delicious almond biscuits attract visitors to Erice.
Erice, Trapani
Parco dei Nebrodi
Nature reserve
In the mountains of the Monti Nebrodi there is the largest wooded area in Sicily and one of the largest parks in Europe - the Parco dei Nebrodi.
Gorges of Alcantara
Nature reserve
The gorges of Alcantara give us a unique scenery in the world, an unmissable and wonderful place.Ideal for the lovers of nature and excursions.
Gole Alcantara, Messina
Santuario di Tindari
Monument
Tindari, Messina
Theatre of Tindari
Monument
The ancient theatre of Tindari (Tyndaris) with breathtaking panorama is located in an archaeological site in the province of Messina, north of Sicily.
Tindari, Messina
Laghetti di Marinello
Beach
Patti, Messina
Oliveri
Destination
Oliveri, Messina
Milazzo
Destination
Milazzo, belongs to the circle of the most beautiful villages in Italy thanks to it's beautiful monuments, such as the majestic and imposing castle.
Milazzo, Messina
Piscina di Venere
Nature reserve
For hikers, nature enthusiasts, snorkelers, divers and explorers the Piscina di Venere on the Capo di Milazzo in Sicily is highly recommended.
Milazzo, Messina
Capo d'Orlando
Destination
Capo d'Orlando is a pretty town on the north coast of Sicily with a very long beach promenade ideal for walking and dining on sunset.
Capo d'Orlando, Messina
Santo Stefano di Camastra
Destination
Santo Stefano di Camastra is a wonderful village in Sicily between the sea and the mountains where you find art, colors, culture and tradition.
Santo Stefano di Camastra, Messina
Savoca
Destination
Savoca, located in eastern Sicily, is known as the location for several scenes in the film trilogy "The Godfather" directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Savoca, Messina
Montalbano Elicona
Destination
Montalbano Elicona, Messina
Novara di Sicilia
Destination
Novara di Sicilia, Messina
Catania
Destination
Catania, Catania
Messina
Destination
"Do you know the land where the cedars bloom? Splendon among the brown leaves oranges of gold, for the azure sky a gentle zephyr blows ...." (Goethe)
Messina, Messina
Parco Museo Jalari
Museum
Barcellona P.G., Messina
Gioiosa Marea
Destination
Gioiosa Marea, Messina
Acireale
Destination
Acireale, Catania
Tonnarella
Destination
Tonnarella, Messina
Rodì Milici
Destination
Rodì Milici, Messina
Favara
Destination
Favara, Agrigento