Sicily is off the western tip of the toe of Italy’s mainland boot. The island lies at the geographical crossroads of the Mediterranean, part of Europe and part of Africa but belonging to neither. Its diverse cultural pedigree gives the island an eye-catching quirky take on everything. Sicilians actively celebrate - if not revel - in this richness of difference. Sicily has some very good sandy beach areas around Taormina, Cefalu which is near the island’s lively capital Palermo and Minoa on the southern coast. Holidays in Sicily can combine lazing by pool or beach with some fascinating sightseeing. Most of the sites worth seeing in Sicily can be covered by following the major road and bits of motorway that encircle the island. Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands and the Norman Cathedral at Monreale give any day trip a real sense of purpose.

 

Family holidays - children are hugely welcome

 

Historical sites

 

Tours of Mount Etna

 

Attractive beaches

 

Palermo, the capital city