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| Province and Destinations |
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| Agrigento (326m s./m.) |
The oldest part of Agrigento town was originally built in the year 58 B.C. and it famous for the Valle dei Templi as a witness of its glorious past. The modern part of the town is an important commercial centre.
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| Isle of Lampedusa (3m s./m.) |
Lampedusa is the southern point of Europe. Together with Linosa and the rocky cliffs of Lampione, they form the smallest Italian archipelago of the Pelagie Islands.
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| Catania (10m s./m.) |
Catania "the city of the elephant", is the second main town of Sicily, set along the Jonio Coast, at the feet of the Etna Mount, 3300 mt., about 30 km. away from the city center.
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| Acitrezza (161m s./m.) |
Acitrezza has Roman origins and the town overlooks the Ionian Sea between Catania and Taormina, on the offshoots of the Etna volcano. Acitrezza faces the delightful island of Lachea, and its mythologic sharp rocks.
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| Pedara, Etna Park (610m s./m.) |
Pedara is situated on the hills, halfway between the blue sea and the majestic volcano and this small resort is part of the coastline hills of Acireale Region and the Etna National Park.
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| Messina (3m s./m.) |
Located on the western coast of the homonymous straits, thanks to its port Messina is the main link to mainland. Do not miss a visit to the Regional Museum, the portal of the Duomo and the astronomical clock on the bell-tower.
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| Lipari, Aeolian Ilses (3m s./m.) |
Lipari is the greater islands in the Aeolian archipelago, one of the most complex from the geologic point of view. Of volcanic origin the isle has 37,6 sq. kms. of surface and it counts various centers connected by carriage roads.
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| Patti, Tyrrhenian Coast (6m s./m.) |
The area by Messina where picturesque settlements, the so-called "marine" follow each other and the craggy Peloritani and the smooth Nebrodi mountains rise in the background.
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| Salina, Eolian Islands (5m s./m.) |
The crater of Mount Fossa delle Felci has a diameter of about 500 mt and makes up, though partly eroded, one of the most evident shapes of all the Archipelago.
Mount Fossa delle Felci reaches the higher level of 962 mt.
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| Taormina and Riviera (204m s./m.) |
Taormina is a glamorous place, known all over the world for its archaeological sites. It has a panoramic position affording a marvellous view of Mount Etna from the Greek theatre which lies on the spur of Monte Tauro.
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| Palermo (14m s./m.) |
Palermo lies at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, on the shoreline called "Conca d'Oro". Its natural beach is MONDELLO, one of the most distinguished seaside resorts on the island.
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| Santa Flavia (55m s./m.) |
Santa Flavia is set on a pretty cape between the gulfs of Palermo and Termini Imerese, along the Tyrrhenian shoreline dominated by the Catalfano mount where Solunto rose, at 17 km from the capital of Sicily.
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| Syracuse - Siracusa (17m s./m.) |
Syracuse is one of the most important archaeological centres on the island and boasts major tourist facilities. The most ancient part of the town lies on the Ortigia island, while the modern area has developed on mainland.
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| Trapani (3m s./m.) |
Once named Drepanon, Trapani is set along the Mediterranean Coast with its Gulf and the ancient Tower at the extreme point. The sea represented in the past its economy based on the corals and today with its fishing activities.
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| Erice (751m s./m.) |
Set in a fascinating scenary, rich of history, Erice is a typical meodieval hamlet and the houses recall the arab-spanish style, with patios.
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| San Vito Lo Capo (20m s./m.) |
Set on the western end of Sicily, San Vito Lo Capo is one of the most popular touristic sunbathing sites. Those who love nature can visit the uncontaminated natural reserve of the Zingaro or swimm in the crystal clear sea waters.
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