Sicily, a multicultural island home to a stunning collection of architectural splendours, interesting, fresh and delicious cuisine and engaging activities that are guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime. I can just picture myself relaxing in one of the beautiful villas in Sicily surrounded by the vast sea. In my eagerness to find out more about the island, I came upon wishsicily.com which had everything I needed all on one site – accommodation (including a vast selection of Sicilian villas), flights, car rentals and details about various points of interest.
Palermo
Visiting Palermo is somewhat an adventure because although this may be a large city the rough beauty of the place is a mystery that sparks the imagination. It is a vibrant place but the untouched areas and the historic environment are reportedly still very Baroque. There are a number of cathedrals, museums, monasteries and castles that I would love to visit. The old and mythical feel of this place will certainly give the atmosphere of the medieval splendour.
Mount Etna
A very popular destination. A trip to Mount Etna is said to be rather fascinating. It is the dominating attraction in the East and it is still an active volcano which inspires me to take one of the many scheduled tours. This legendary mountain has food stalls, picnic spots and fabulous panoramic views perfect for those that enjoy beautiful natural scenery and getting close to nature.
Agrigento
If I get to visit Agrigento I would like to visit both the Valle dei Templi and Scala dei Turchi which are both UNESCO Heritage Sites. Valle dei Templi or Valley of the Temples is one of the grandest works of Greek art and architecture. The surrounding olive groves and almond orchards mirror the magnificence of this amazing place. I would also love to include the beaches of the Scala dei Turchi which are just a stone’s throw away from the temple site.
Taormina
This picture perfect place is popular among travellers. It is bustling with life which makes it appealing for day excursions. It overlooks the Ionian coast and it is filled with shops, markets, restaurants and beaches that will fill a day’s tour. I hear the cuisine is one of the best, too, perfect for a foodie like myself. Syracuse is one of the historic cities of Sicily. It is a collection of Greek culture, art and architecture. It is the birthplace of Archimedes, a legendary mathematician which makes it all the more interesting. The magnificent Greek and Roman amphitheatres are located here as well. It also includes Ortigia and the ruins of the Temple of Athena, an ancient UNESCO heritage site worth seeing. These are just a few of the many towns, islands and parks in Sicily that I would love to visit.
For those travelling with children why not visit Etna Land. This is a theme park, dinosaur park and water park so is bound to keep little ones happy.
Have you ever been to one of these places? Where did you go and what exciting things did you see?
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Sounds like you have a plan! We’ve love to visit Sicily, we’d be a bit too scared to visit Mount Etna though! Be too worried it might erupt!
I would hope it wouldn’t whilst I was visiting 😉
Oh a woman after my own heart, I’d love to vis it Scily. Be such a beautiful place to wander around x
It must be amazing and the food really appeals too!
I am so lucky to have been to Sicily – Taormina is just beautiful and Mount Etna is awesome – I walked around the mouth of it. Kaz x
I bet it was an amazing experience, you lucky thing. fingers crossed I get to go too.
I’d love to go to Sicily and these places there sound amazing
They do sound lovely I hope to get to go soon.
I used to have this friend in primary school who was from Sicily and she always said how beautiful it was. I would love to see for myself x
I would love to go, there is so much to see.
I would love to visit Sicily! It’s been on my radar for a while now… x
Mine too. I’m not sure whether to go with family or a short trip with friends.
I’ve never been to any of these places, but I have always wanted to go to Mount Etna
It would be an amazing experience wouldn’t it!
I think these would be some incredible destinations. I would definitely have to make it to Mount Etna.
Hopefully we both will sometime soon.
I would love to visit Sicily. If even just for the food – I bet it is amazing.
Me too I want to try everything!!!!
I would also want to visit Mount Etna, the area surrounding it looks just amazing x
It sure does look great there.
One of my friends has family in Sicily and I’m always so jealous of her holiday snaps! Would love to visit these places too 🙂
Maybe you could go with her one year she’d know all the best places to visit.
Would love to visit, ever since i watched the Godfather! perhaps one day i will actually make it!
Glad that you enjoyed researching it and shared with us ?
I looks like a great holiday location.
Sicily sounds like such a wonderful place to visit and stay with so much going on as well. x
t does seem like there is a lot to do.
I’d love to go to Sicily – the food especially is a huge draw for me!
Me too, I would go just for that, I love yummy fresh food!
I’ve never been to any but I would absolutely love to one day x
Wouldn’t it be lovely 😉
Sicily sounds (and looks) so beautiful – definitely a place I’d like to stay x
Me too it does sound amazing.
We visited last month but only for a day so just explored Messina. I so want to take the cable car into Mt Etna, it looks amazing
Wow, it must have been beautiful, I really want to go.
Oh I would LOVE to visit Sicily!! It’s on our list, just not sure we will ever get round to it until the children are much older!!
Same here, It’s on my list though!!!
I’d love to go. My wife has been, to a village called Ciminna. The villa was at the top of a high, steep hill, and the view went for miles and to the sea. It was hot but pleasant. Now I want to go!
It sounds like it was lovely, I hope you get to go.
I would love to visit all these beautiful places. I hope you get to too.
Thanks, it would be lovely.
Ive always want to go to Sicily it looks amazing! Mount Etna sound great
It sounds wonderful doesn’t it.
I went to Italy this year for the first time and loved it, definitely want to see more!
I’ve never been but would love to 😉
I would love to visit! It sounds like lots of brilliant things to do there!
It is a historic and beautiful place to visit.
I have family in Taormina and am really hoping to pay a visit next year.
You should take advantage of that as they can show you around, it’s great to make us of the locals knowledge.
I have never been here before, but would love to visit 🙂
Me too it sounds wonderful.
Italy is one of my most favourite places. I really want to go back next year.
I have yet to go, I would love to visit Italy.
We’re visiting Messina in a couple of weeks on a cruise. It will be my first time in Sicily and I’m really looking forward to it.
I bet it was wonderful. I haven’t been on a cruise yet.
Sicily is on my list of places I’d love to visit too, but the list is so long and I really hop I can make it happen soon. Mt. Etna sounds fascinating. x
I would love to maybe do a little tour so I could see a few more places there.
I definitely want to visit Sicily, such a beautiful part fo the world.
It does seem to be beautiful there and would be a great place to see.
I’d love to visit Sicily it sounds like such a wonderful place.
I have seen some lovely photos which really make me want to go.
i think sicily as a whole, i would love to visit and explore!
It would be an amazing place to visit.
It sounds amazing, all of these places are really appealing.
The scenery in some places seems to be wonderful.
Wow, lots of lovely places, I’d love to see Mount Etna
It does sound great doesn’t it.
I agree, Italy is a place that I would love to visit
It looks great and I’d love to try authentic food there.
There’s so many great places to see in Silcly x
There sure are. A visit there would be great.
I’ve been to both Taormina and Palermo twice! LOVE them and you should definitely go – I’m sure you’d love them too 🙂
I would love to visit most places there it seem beautiful.