Price per night in a luxury hotel in Sicily is about 153 USD (135 EUR).Prices in restaurants in Sicily. Meal in a cheap restaurant 5.00 EUR (4.00-5.00) 5.60 USD (4.50-5.60) Espresso Coffee 0.65 EUR (0.56-0.70) 0.74 USD (0.63-0.79) Cheeseburger (fastfood) 2.10 EUR (2.10-2.10) 2.40 USD (2.40-2.40) Is it expensive to eat in Sicily? Is Sicily […]

Sicily railways The Sicilian railway network is 1,369 km long and covers the nine provinces of the island, including the train connections between Palermo airport and the city centre. The regional trains in Sicily are operated by Trenitalia, the main train company in Italy. How are the trains in Sicily? There is no highspeed train […]

Sicily weather December Although it’s a bit damp at times, December is a great time to travel to Sicily for the holiday season with a good deal of sunshine and very quiet towns and resorts. Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island and enjoys mild but damp winters. Is Sicily worth visiting in December? December welcomes […]

I was able to complete my tour of Sicily – driving approximately 900 miles around the entire island in nine days and eight nights. There were early mornings, of course, and, at times, long stretches between stops. But since the main roads are well maintained, you can move about fairly quickly. Is driving around Sicily […]

July is one of the hottest months of the year in Sicily (next to August), averaging a high of 86˚F (30˚C) in Palermo and 90˚F (32˚C) in Catania.Ragusa averages 90˚F (32˚C) during the hottest time of the day, while Prizzi, at 3,300 feet (1,000 m) averages a high of 81˚F (27˚C). Is July a good […]

Sicily is an autonomous island region of Italy that is located in the Mediterranean Sea.The island became a part of Italy on March 17, 1861, when the current Italian Republic was known as the Kingdom of Italy. Is Sicily really part of Italy? Sicily, Italian Sicilia, island, southern Italy, the largest and one of the […]

One of the coldest and wettest times to visit Sicily, cities along the coast, like in Palermo, see an average of 54˚F (12˚C), and if the sirocco winds blow, temperatures can increase to around 68˚F (20˚C). Is Sicily warm in January? Sicily Weather in January: January is the middle of winter in Sicily, and while […]

Sicily, Italian Sicilia, island, southern Italy, the largest and one of the most densely populated islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Together with the Egadi, Lipari, Pelagie, and Panteleria islands, Sicily forms an autonomous region of Italy. It lies about 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Tunisia (northern Africa). How far is Sicily from African coast? […]

Rome to Catania by train Journey time From 7h 15m Distance 334 miles (537 km) Frequency 11 trains per day First train 08:58 Last train 23:00 Can you travel by train from Rome to Sicily? No, there is no direct train from Rome to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving […]

The coast of Sicily over the sea line is easily visible and Mount Etna can also be seen to the left over the hillock called Qolla l-Bajda at Marsalforn. Can Etna be seen from Malta? Sicily’s Mount Etna can be seen rising majestically in this stunning shot by Franco Aloisio on Saturday morning. The picture, […]

September is a very nice month for Sicilian journey. The August heat fade into oblivion, but it’s still very warm, approx. 28 – 30°C, and the water in the sea iswarm for a long time. Beaches are abandoned by the August tourists crowds tempted to sit on them, even in Taormina. Is September a good […]

Dinner cena, is usually lighter but it will still include bread pan, pasta and either meat or fish and salad. Once you get settled in, head out in town to experience a great meal and practice your Italian. Dinner 8:00 pm – 12:30 am, little later during summer period. What is normal dinner time in […]

It is separated from the mainland of Italy by the Strait of Messina. At their closest points, Sicily and Italy are separated by just 2 miles (3 km) in the northern part of the strait, while in the southern part the distance between the two is 10 miles (16 km). Is Sicily its own country […]

In general, Sicily is viewed as a “low-risk” destination, although problems, of course, can and do occur anywhere. You don’t need to get vaccines; foodstuffs are safe; and tap water in all cities and towns is potable. Is Sicily full of crime? For many, Sicily’s associations with crime taint their preconceptions of the island.Over the […]

The best time to visit Sicily is from May to June or September to October. These late spring and early fall months offer hospitable temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, which are ideal for temple gazing, beach lazing or hiking. These are both considered shoulder seasons, and you may be able to score some […]