Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean basin. Around it lie a number of smaller islands: to the north the Aeolian islands and Ustica, to the West the Egadi, and to the south the Pelagie islands and Pantelleria. The landscape is varied, prevalently maintains and hilly, but with an expanse of plains around Catania. In the eastern part of the island, Mount Etna is Sicily's highest mountain, the whole of which is a protected area within a national park. Still active, it is the biggest volcano in Europe. Sicily is full of art, archeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery. And, of course, great food! It is really worth spending your holiday there!

Pantelleria

Taormina

Avola

Marsala

This magnificent harbour town of 700,000 inhabitants situated in the Sicilian gulf on the northeast coast, is the capital of the province. To the south and west of town, there are numerous fruit tree plantations ´Conca d'Oro'. In the hinterland, there is a vaste mountain circle surrounding the town.

Siracusa is one of the main town in Sicily with the most important archaeological centre of the island. It is situated 65 km from Catania. Siracusa has a good standard of seaside facilities as well as shops and restaurants.