There are a lot of things that come to mind when one thinks of Sicily in Italy. One may be reminded of the mafia, Mt. Etna, a rustic landscape, warm people, and ultimate gastronomic feast.

If you are planning to visit the island of Sicily there are several places where you can boot your Italian experience. Each spot provides a unique and unforgettable experience:

Taormina

This city in the northeastern coast of Sicily boasts of a very rich history and inherent beauty. Tourists from all over the world enjoy the view of Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, and the thousands of beaches that are perfect for summer getaways.

Anyone enjoys the panoramic view of nature while dining in restaurants which offer you a lot of choices. Accommodation is also not a problem since you can choose from a range of budget to luxury hotels.

Palermo

Cosa nostra or what we know as mafias once ruled this capital city of Sicily. The memory of violence is taken over by the majestic palaces and museums influenced by different cultures.

Palermo offers tourists a rich culture of legends and memories, but also treats everyone with the best Sicilian dishes in their traditional restaurants.

Aeolian Islands

These volcanic islands lie 25 to 50 kilometers north of Sicily. Its remoteness is part reason why it attracts a lot of tourists to hop from one isle to another.

Couples can enjoy the cafes in the island of Lipari. Moving to Vulcano, they can wonder at the Gran Cratere cone that emits clouds of gas. Cruising to Panarea, all can enjoy the scenic sites perfect for post cards and digital photography. Finally, Stromboli offers everyone its black-sand beaches.

Catania

Catania welcomes the world to Sicily’s second largest city with its own international airport. Tourists will be amaze how the city dwells along a wall formed by lava. Most of the structures are well designed in baroque elegance and complexity.

Located proximate to the ocean and Mt. Etna, the city vends the best sea foods in their fish market. Catania may be one of the best city to explore if you want immerse yourself in the Sicilian way of life.

Siracusa

This island is located in the southern corner of Sicily by the Ionian Sea. Life in Siracusa is relatively aback compared to Palermo and Taormina

Declared as a World Heritage Site, it prides itself in a very rich history and architecture. A beautiful town filled with ancient structures, great churches, and amazing town’s people.

Sicily is an island representative of a genuine Italian experience in terms of architecture, food, people, and the beautiful life.