About Sicily
La Bella Sicilia
"To be have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything"
- Goethe, Italian Journey, 1788
Sicily, the garden of the Mediterranean, is the island with everything... Europe, Africa and Asia are rolled into one here in one of the world´s first multicultural societies. With over over thirty centuries of history and culture to be explored, Sicily is the perfect place to enjoy nature, culture and cuisine, while basking in the Mediterranean´s famous climate.
Sicily is a unique place full of art and archeology, folklore and breathtaking scenery. It abounds with natural beauty - the landscape is varied, with rugged mountains running into the glittering Mediterranean sea, coastal valleys of lemon orchards, vineyards and ancient olive groves. An island where you can explore spectacular Mt Etna, Europe´s most active volcano, wander through Moorish cities and visit ancient Greek temples or take time out at the beach. Scattered around Sicily there are a number of smaller islands, with the volcano island Stromboli and the Aeolian islands lying off the northern coast.
The warmth and hospitality of the Sicilian people is unsurpassed, as is their local cuisine - Sicilian food is delicious because it relies on the taste and freshness of the local produce. And of course this simple cuisine tastes even better when accompanied by one of Sicily´s classic or contemporary wines – Sicily´s centenary vineyards are now experiencing a glorious new era!
Sicily has everything you want in a holiday – come and be fascinated!