Based on 3 experiences
I spent three weeks in Sicily and every minute was wonderful. Palermo was not as great as I expected. It's incredibly crowded, dirty and at times I felt unsafe. I wouldn't recommend spending much time there. But it's worth it for the good food and many historical attractions. Cefalu is great, by the water, amazing small restaurants, it's nice to walk around there. Taormina is amazing but at the same time very expensive and full of tourists. I took part in a sunset boat tour and saw dolphins up close. That is one of my best memories from the trip. Noto is a must-see. This small town is absolutely charming and I used it as a base for exploring the region. In Portopalo di Capo Passero, there are really cool beach clubs. It was really great to drive around this area through lemon orchards and colourful flowers everywhere. I also made a quick visit to Modica. Ortigia is a must as well. Great food, amazing atmosphere at night as well as a lot of history. I strongly advise against Catania, due to the safety of tourists. I met many people there who regretted adding it to their itinerary.
Posted: November 28, 2022based on 3 experiences
I spent 2 weeks in Sicily and it was incredible. Firstly, we stopped in Taormina, from where we explored this part of the coast. Then we took a bus to Palermo and made trips to all these small towns. With the trains and buses, it was super easy, each town was amazing.
Posted: November 8, 2023I was in Sicily last spring and absolutely loved it there. I stayed in Palermo, Syracuse, and Catania. Lots of history, incredible architecture, and food. I did one-day trips from Catania to Agrigento, which are Greek ruins from the 4th century BC, and to Piazza Armerina, which is a Roman villa from the 4th century AD with mosaics. I also did one-day trips to Taormina. I highly recommend Sicily.
Posted: May 24, 2023M.
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