What part of Sicily has the best weather?

What part of Sicily has the best weather?

Is the Amalfi Coast or Sicily better?

The Amalfi Coast is a great place to relax on the beach, enjoy fine dining and high-end shopping, and take in beautiful scenery. Travelers looking for more culture and history should opt to visit Sicily for their vacation.

Which part of Sicily is most beautiful?

Taormina - The prettiest town in Sicily. One of the most famous and touristy towns in Sicily and not for nothing, a picturesque and colorful town, surrounded by two mountains and a close view of the volcano Etna.

Is East or West Sicily best?

Given the distances to be traveled, short-term visitors to Sicily might prefer to stick to either side of the Island – not me. There is no right or wrong, but it's the east coast home to Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, the second most active on earth, and the Island's most prominent landmark.

Which is more beautiful Palermo or Catania?

Palermo's coastline features some of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily, including Mondello Beach. Catania's coastline is known for its stunning cliffs and bays, with several beaches like Playa di Catania that offer excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities.

Which side of Sicily is the warmest?

Summer in Sicily On Sicily's drier, hotter west coast, summer-strong Scirocco winds sometimes blow in from North Africa and can quickly ruin a day at the beach. The northern and eastern coasts of the island see less wind but are still hot and dry in the summer.

What is the sunniest part of Sicily?

Italy's sunniest city is Catania in Sicily, which gets an average of 347 hours of sunshine per month and enjoys an annual average temperature of 18 degrees celsius. This beautiful city is the second largest in Sicily behind Palermo and has plenty to see all year round under the glorious sunshine.

How many days is ideal for Sicily?

Sicily in 10-14 Days If you are short on time but want to circumnavigate the island, it is possible to squeeze it into 10 days, but you will have to cut at least a few activities from our recommended 14-day itinerary or sacrifice some of the built-in downtime.

Which side of Sicily has better beaches?

The east coast Ionian Riviera has some of Sicily's most picturesque pebbly and sandy beaches including those of Isola Bella, Mazzaro', Giardini Naxos and Letojanni (below Taormina).

What is the most luxurious part of Sicily?

Best areas in Sicily Taormina – best area for luxury hotels & beautiful surroundings. Cefalù – best area for families with children (cosy town with a great beach) Catania – exciting city with a beach near Mount Etna.

What is the best month to visit Sicily?

The best time to visit Sicily is from May to June or September to October. These late spring and early fall months offer hospitable temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, which are ideal for temple gazing, beach lazing or hiking. These are both considered shoulder seasons, and you may be able to score some discounts.