Sicily is famous for the following things: Renowned Greek Temples in ‘The Valley of Temples’ Mount Etna, the biggest active volcano in Europe. Birthplace of Archimedes. The biggest island of Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. Sicilian Cuisine. Where the Italian Mafia was originated. What makes Sicily so special? Sicily has a rich and unique culture, […]

The rate of crime in Sicily is 22.57 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Sicily generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Is Sicily full of crime? For many, Sicily’s associations with crime taint their preconceptions of the island.Over the decades, headlines and court cases […]

Palermo city is a must-visit, such a beautiful city. Perfect for a short stay. Another suggested place is Trapani, a great base to explore the west side of Sicily and a few smaller islands. And then there is the little gem of Cefalù with the romantic Old Town. Where should I stay in Sicily for […]

Palermo, Cefalu, Taormina, and Catania are the nicest parts of Sicily. Which part of Sicily should I stay in? Have been to Sicily at least 10 times and 18 days last year- Taormina is your very best place to stay for a first time visitor. It is close to Catania airport about 45 minutes and […]

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Malta is to fly which costs €10 – €55 and takes 2h 24m.It is approximately 191 km to get from Sicily to Malta. Can you fly from Italy to Malta? Am I allowed to travel from Italy to Malta? Yes, but conditions apply when entering Malta from […]

As an autonomous region of Italy, Sicily is not a country. By definition, a country refers to a politically defined area that has complete sovereignty in the running of its government. The island became a part of Italy on March 17, 1861, when the current Italian Republic was known as the Kingdom of Italy. Is […]

While Sicilian beaches are often of the pebbly variety, with fewer sandy expanses than other Mediterranean hotspots, the coastal scenery here is some of Europe’s most dramatic, with deep-blue, turquoise, and emerald green waters framed by rugged rocky outcrops; swimming conditions are at their best from June to early Can you swim in Sicily in […]

There is no direct connection from Calabria to Sicily.Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Reggio Calabria to Palermo via Messina Marittima, Messina Centrale, and Palermo Centrale in around 5h 1m. Trenitalia. The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. How long is the ferry from Calabria to Sicily? The […]

Sicily Weather in July: July is hot, sunny and busy in Sicily, with long lines at attractions and crowds on the beach. The afternoon high increases another degree to 26°C although many days will reach 30°C or higher and there is virtually no rain at all with the average precipitation at just 2mm. Is July […]

Accurate figures are scarce in a place where tax evasion is a way of life, but officially the average Italian household has an annual income of around 26,000 euros while the average in Sicily is around 16,000. What is the average annual income in Italy? In Italy, the average household net-adjusted disposable income per capita […]

Rural Sicily. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, still relatively unspoilt especially in the huge interior made up of rugged mountains and surrounding natural countryside with olive and citrus groves, vineyards, forests and nature reserves. Is Sicily rural or urban? The region has 5 million inhabitants. Its capital city is Palermo. Sicily is […]

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.The distance between Rome and Sicily is 500 km. Can you travel by train from Rome to Sicily? You can take a […]

Swimming in Sicily in december is cool (in the best case scenario) In december in Sicily swimming conditions vary by city.Swimming in december in Catane, Cefalù, Taormina and Licata is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 67°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Is […]

Sicily and Sardinia are the two largest islands in the Mediterranean, in that order. Both are part of Italy, and both are popular vacation destinations for mainland Italians and international travelers wanting beautiful beaches, delicious food and wine, charming small towns, archeological sites, and warm sunshine. Does Sardinia belong to Italy? Sardinia, Italian Sardegna, island […]

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. Is Sicily connected to mainland Italy? Mainland Italy was connected to Sicily through a natural bridge – 20,000 years […]