right. Driving in Sicily is on the right. The speed limits are 130 km/h on highways, 110 km/h on state and provincial roads, 90 km/h on secondary and local roads and 50 km/h in urban areas. Is it difficult to drive in Sicily? Most travelers will find that driving in Sicily is not overly difficult, […]

Sardinia and Sicily are two of the most famous Italian island regions. They are both located in the Mediterranean Sea, both have distinctive cultures and thrilling histories, and both make ideal vacation destinations for those looking to explore a different side of Italy when they visit the country. Which is better holiday Sicily or Sardinia? […]

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. The overall risk of traveling to Palermo is medium, meaning that the city is neither too dangerous nor fully safe. Actually, vigilant travelers would spend their holidays without having to worry about their safety. Is Palermo safe at night? Women should not walk alone at night in the historical center of […]

February sees little difference compared to January in Sicily, with averaging temperatures ranging between 42-54°F (5-12°C) across the island and 48-59°F (9-15°C) in Palermo, though the seasonal rains continue to lessen. Is Sicily warm in February? Sicily weather February February may be Sicily’s coldest month, but the island still enjoys lovely mild weather even in […]

There are regular ferries between Sicily and Tunis across the Strait of Sicily. The island of Pantelleria lies in the middle of the strait. Strait of Sicily Basin countries Italy, Tunisia Max. width 145 kilometres (90 mi) Max. depth 316 meters (1,037 ft) What separates Italy from Africa? Mediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea, an intercontinental sea that […]

The northern and southern coasts are each about 280 km (170 mi) long measured as a straight line, while the eastern coast measures around 180 km (110 mi); total coast length is estimated at 1,484 km (922 mi). How many miles is it to drive around Sicily? I was able to complete my tour of […]

Sicily and a group of small islands around it make up the region known as Regione Siciliana. As an autonomous region of Italy, Sicily is not a country.The island became a part of Italy on March 17, 1861, when the current Italian Republic was known as the Kingdom of Italy. Who owned Sicily before Italy? […]

At its narrowest point, the Straits of Messina that run between the southernmost point on the Italian mainland, in the region of Calabria, and the shores of Sicily is just 3.1 kilometers wide. Engineers dating back as far as the ancient Romans and into modern times have been tempted to bridge the two sides. Is […]

There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Sicily and France operated by 1 ferry company – Corsica Ferries. The Trapani to Toulon ferry crossing operates weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 21 hours. Can you get a ferry from France to Sicily? To get by ship from France to Sicily, […]

Hello – Ciao Just being able to say ‘hello’ in the native language can help to make a great impression. How do you say nice to meet you in Sicilian? Piaciri di canuscirvi. Pleased to meet you. What is the main language spoken in Sicily? Italian language, Italian Italiano, Romance language spoken by some 66,000,000 […]

Arabs. Invasion of pasta into Italy from Arab Countries Little did we know that pasta used to be sweet! Interestingly, it was the Arabs that brought pasta to Italy, called ‘Itriyya’, first to Sicily in Italy. Because of its Middle Eastern origins, pasta used to have Middle Eastern flavours such as raisins and cinnamon. Was […]

You must be, with your car, at the boarding point about two hours before departure. Usually, when boarding, only the driver can drive car. Furthermore it’s not possible, once the car has been parked in the ferry, to get to the vehicle during the ferry journey. Can you take a car to Sicily? You can […]

Day Excursion Malta to Sicily (Taormina and Mount Etna) Excellent trip across from The Grand Harbour (Malta) to Pozzallo, Taormina and Mount Etna. The trip acrross took about 90 minutes in an excellent “Virtu” Cat tp Pozzallo, then by Bus to Taormina for Lunch and ended up at Mount Etna. How long is ferry from […]

Italy’s largest island, Sicily offers exceptional beaches, charming villages and towns, as well as an abundance of ancient ruins and archeological sites. aces the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Throughout history, Sicily has been at the crossroad of cultures, landscapes and cuisine. What is Sicily famous for? Sicily is famous for the following things: Renowned […]

Lying just eighty kilometres from Sicily, Malta is well connected to the Italian island by ferry, with frequent crossings all week from a couple of Sicilian cities to the Maltese capital. How long is the boat trip from Malta to Sicily? 4 hr 15 min to 7 hrsThe ferry journey from the port of Valletta […]