Where should I go for the first time in Sicily?

Located in the northwest part of the island, Palermo is the capital of Sicily and it is the best place to stay if you are visiting for the first time. Here you will discover amazing baroque buildings built by kings, historical churches, charming palaces, museums, and art galleries.



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Here are the best areas to stay 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.
  • Palermo – Sicily's captivating capital, close to one of the island's best beaches.


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Catania has more of a city feeling and in this respect, I like it slightly less than Palermo. But it's the perfect destination for a visit to the Etna and the lovely and charming Taormina, besides the unique Noto. Mondello Beach in Palermo is, however, so beautiful and unmissable if visiting in summer.

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Sicily can be almost considered a luxury vacation spot if you stay in famous towns like Taormina, however, outside of that, you can have a really wonderful trip on a tight budget.

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Sicily can be experienced in as little as three to five days if you are short on time and interested in a quick coastal retreat. However, it's much better to spend at least a week discovering this Mediterranean paradise.

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When it comes to traveling in Sicily without a car, you should keep these points in mind: Sicily has frequent, affordable bus transportation options, but it often feels like you're using a different company for every trip. Your route may involve buses on five, six or seven different operators. Buses typically run late.

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Depending on the length of your trip, and taking geographic proximity into account, here are our recommended priorities:
  • 4 days: Palermo (with half-day trip to Monreale for its cathedral) and Siracusa.
  • 6 days, add: Agrigento.
  • 8 days, add: Mount Etna and Taormina.
  • 10 days, add: Villa Romana del Casale and Cefalù


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Away from the main coastal train routes, buses are generally the best way of getting around Sicily. Buses offer faster, more direct service on certain intercity routes where train connections are inconvenient, such as Catania to Agrigento, Syracuse to Palermo, or Palermo to Trapani.

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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).

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How long does the train from Palermo to Catania take? The average journey time by train between Palermo and Catania is 4 hours and 32 minutes, with around 17 trains per day.

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I would do both. You can take a bus from Palermo to Trapani, and up to Erice, but if you want to visit Zingaro you will need a car. There is a lot to do in Palermo, especially if you are a fan of mosaics, but I wouldn't want a whole week there. Trapani is charming and has a different feel.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sicily High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sicily flight deals.

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1) Taormina Even if it is a small town on the east coast of Sicily, Taormina is one of the most visited touristic resorts in all of Italy.

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Buses are another affordable transportation method and may be your next best option. They're less expensive than trains; however, they don't get you there as quickly. You can purchase bus tickets in many places, including newsstands, bars and tabacchi shops, but be sure to bring cash to pay for your ticket.

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Most travelers will find that driving in Sicily is not overly difficult, especially in larger cities like Palermo and Catania. When navigating around some of the island's more complex historic centers, drivers will need to be on top of their game.

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Uber Launches Its Rides Service in Sicily, Malta and Santorini - Bloomberg.

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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.

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Both islands are amazing and Sardinian and Sicilian beaches are all gorgeous. You won't regret going to either one. Choose Sicily if: You love fascinating history and archaeology (you can find the Valley of the Temples on the west coast)

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