Planning
Sicily or Sardinia? Choose the right Italian island
An honest comparison of Sicily and Sardinia covering beaches, culture, food, transport, costs and the kind of holiday each island suits.
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Sicily travel guide – places, routes and advice that works
Practical, honest and in-depth guides for the trip that has to work in real life.
Food
Sicilian food: 12 dishes and specialities to try
A regional guide to Sicilian food, from arancini and pasta alla Norma to caponata, granita, cannoli, fish, wine and local eating habits.
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Transport
Getting around Sicily: car, train, bus or transfer?
Choose the right transport in Sicily for your route, pace and base, and see when a rental car, train, bus or private transfer works best.
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Cities
Palermo or Catania? Choose your city, airport and base
Compare Palermo and Catania for sights, atmosphere, food, beaches, day trips, transport and price before choosing a base in Sicily.
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Places
Eastern Sicily: 20 things to do between Catania, Etna and Syracuse
A geographical and practical guide to 20 eastern Sicily sights, from lava-built towns and Greek ruins to river valleys, Baroque cities and reserves.
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Places
Things to do in Catania: a practical route through the city
A deep guide to Catania’s history, markets, Baroque architecture, Roman remains, food culture and a city-centre route that works without a car.
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Coast
Giardini Naxos guide: beach town, Greek colony and practical base
A complete Giardini Naxos guide covering archaeology, beach areas, transport, seasons, food and the real difference between Naxos and Taormina.
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Outdoors
Alcantara Gorge guide: access, safety and the best route through the valley
A fact-checked Alcantara Gorge guide covering geology, the free public staircase, trails, river conditions, equipment and the valley towns.
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Itineraries
12 day trips from Giarre: Etna, coastal towns and eastern Sicily
Twelve realistic outings from Giarre, grouped into approximate 30, 60 and 90-minute driving bands, with practical plans and honest traffic caveats.
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Transport
Sicily without a car: how to build a trip that actually works
An honest guide to trains, buses, bases and day trips in Sicily without a rental car, designed around the network rather than against it.
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Places
Syracuse and Ortigia: sights, route and practical advice
See Neapolis, Ortigia, the market, cathedral and waterfront in a realistic order, with current 2026 advice on the ZTL, parking and heat.
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Planning
Eastern or western Sicily: which side suits your trip?
A practical comparison of landscapes, cities, beaches, transport, food and pace, helping you choose one half instead of rushing through both.
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Places
The best things to do in Sicily: choose by geography, not fame
An in-depth guide to Sicily’s cities, ancient sites, volcanic landscapes and islands, with realistic choices for a first or return visit.
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Coast
The best beaches in Sicily: choose by need, coast and access
An honest Sicily beach guide for families, snorkellers, hikers and car-free travellers, with access, seasons and regional differences.
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Food & Wine
Etna wine: wineries, contrade and tastings without the sales pitch
Understand Etna DOC, its grapes and changing volcanic slopes, then plan a winery visit with realistic transport and a safe return.
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Culture
Savoca and The Godfather: film locations, village history and how to plan your visit
Find The Godfather locations in Savoca, understand what the film changed, and explore the medieval town, churches and landscape beyond the set.
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Places
Noto, Marzamemi and Vendicari: a realistic south-east Sicily guide
Plan Noto, Vendicari's nature and Marzamemi's fishing history in one edited day or, much better, over two unhurried days.
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Itineraries
Seven-day Sicily road trip: a realistic day-by-day route
A realistic week based in Giarre, with time for Taormina, Etna, Catania and the Ionian coast without changing hotels every night.
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Planning
The best time to visit Sicily: find the month that suits your holiday
Choose your month by beach time, city life, family needs, budget and pace—not temperature alone.
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Coast
Best beaches near Catania and Taormina: choose by weather, access and needs
Choose by surface, wind, transport and pace—not only by the most dramatic photograph.
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Planning
Sicily budget: what does one week cost?
An honest framework for flights, accommodation, transport, food, experiences and the small costs that are easy to miss.
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Etna
Exploring Etna independently: a safe route and practical packing list
Plan an Etna day with realistic route choices, weather checks, the right layers and a proper alternative plan.
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Arrival
Flying to Sicily: airports, routes and a smoother arrival
Choose the right airport, route and arrival time so the first day of the holiday stays simple.
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Places
Where to stay in Sicily: seven areas compared
Compare Taormina, Catania, Ortigia, Cefalù, Palermo, the south-east and Giarre by the kind of trip you want.
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Transport
Renting a car in Sicily: what to know before you book
A practical guide to vehicle choice, insurance, deposits, driving, restricted zones and parking.
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Planning
The complete Sicily travel guide for 2026
The essential overview of season, base, transport, a one-week plan, budget and avoidable mistakes.
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Families
Sicily with children: 12 experiences that work in real life
Twelve family experiences and a realistic daily rhythm with breaks, short drives and room for hot days.
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Places
Taormina guide: what is worth the money, and what is just scenery?
Visit at the right time and spend on the experiences where view, history and place genuinely come together.
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Arrival
Catania Airport to Giarre: car, transfer, train or bus
Compare rental car, private transfer and public transport from the airport to Giarre.
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Planning
Sicily weather month by month: when should you travel?
A month-by-month view of temperature, sea, wind, atmosphere and what each period does best.
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