Sicilia, la isla más grande del Mediterráneo, está llena de la belleza y la historia que le da a Italia su reputación como un destino de primer nivel. Separada del continente por el estrecho de Messina, a través del cual viajan ferries regularmente, la isla cuenta con una ubicación estratégica en el Mediterráneo, lo que la convierte en un premio deseable para muchas culturas conquistadoras, lo que puede ayudar a explicar la vertiginosa variedad de estilos arquitectónicos y culinarios de Sicilia . La comida es un pasatiempo serio aquí, y un recorrido gastronómico (que a menudo también incluye vino) de ciudades como Taormina, Siracusa, Palermo o Catania lo familiarizará con las delicias regionales, al igual que una clase de cocina. Para entender la ajetreada capital regional de Palermo, que cuenta con iglesias históricas y los mosaicos dorados de Monreale, realice un recorrido guiado a pie o en bicicleta. Taormina, por el contrario, ha sido un popular balneario durante siglos; incluso hay un antiguo teatro romano con vistas al centro de la ciudad, al que algunas visitas guiadas ofrecen entradas sin colas. Cerca de Taormina, el enorme volcán del Monte Etna se cierne sobre el paisaje y hace que el suelo sea perfecto para el cultivo de uvas para vino. Compruébelo usted mismo en un tour de degustación. La parte más antigua de Siracusa es la pequeña isla de Ortigia, en la costa este de Sicilia, designada como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. En la parte sur de Sicilia, las antiguas ruinas griegas en el Valle de los Templos cerca de Agrigento también figuran en la lista de la UNESCO. La isla está rodeada de playas, lo que convierte a Sicilia en un destino de vacaciones de verano muy querido por italianos y visitantes.
Sicily is a year-round destination. In May, June, September, and October, crowds thin and the water is comfortably warm. Peak season, July–August, is a magnet for Europe’s sun-worshippers—and with near-perfect beaches come high prices and sweltering heat reaching 111˚F (44˚C). Winter is for visiting museums and historic buildings or for heading to the interior for some of Italy’s most affordable skiing—you can even try the slopes of Mount Etna.
There are multiple transportation options in Sicily. On main routes along the north and east coasts, between Palermo and Syracuse, trains are fast, affordable, and (mostly) reliable. Slower, limited regional trains connect some remaining parts of the island. Between smaller cities and interior towns, buses can be faster than trains and are sometimes the only public transportation available. Rental cars are ideal for exploring the countryside or taking island road trips. Ferries connect Sicily with Mediterranean ports and offshore islands.
Sicily has some of the Mediterranean’s best beaches, but many become packed elbow-to-elbow when the weather is nice. To find more secluded spots, try visiting the island’s coastal nature reserves. There’s the Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro in the northwest, the Reserve of the Lakes of Marinello in the northeast, and the Vendicari Nature Reserve near Noto in the southeast. Admission is cheap, and you’ll be far more likely to find unspoiled, waterside beauty.
Sicily is known as the crossroads of the Mediterranean. The island’s varied architectural heritage runs from Palermo’s Moorish Zisa to the Greek ruins at the Valle dei Templi. Other symbols of Sicilia include Mount Etna’s smoldering volcano, scimitar-shaped beaches, and cannoli, divine pastries brimming with sweet ricotta cheese.
...MásSicily is too large to be seen in one day. However, you can visit Palermo’s historic center; catch an evening performance at Taormina’s ancient, open-air theater; explore Catania’s fish market; or take a plunge in Piscina di Venere, a natural pool at the tip of Capo Milazzo near Messina.
...MásSicily is too large to be seen in one day. However, you can visit Palermo’s historic center; catch an evening performance at Taormina’s ancient, open-air theater; explore Catania’s fish market; or take a plunge in Piscina di Venere, a natural pool at the tip of Capo Milazzo near Messina.
...MásBeaches and ruins are top attractions. No visit to Sicily is complete without swimming near Cefalu, Mondello (in Palermo), or San Vito Lo Capo. The Valle dei Templi has some of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world; while the Villa Romana del Casale holds a collection of Roman floor mosaics.
...MásWhere to go for beauty depends on your interests. Mount Etna looms over the east coast, home to seaside gems Taormina and Ortigia. The southeast has baroque Noto and the Vendicari, a coastal nature preserve with migrating flamingos. Beaches ring the island, but the sleepy northwest coast ones are especially nice.
...MásNo. Sicily is generally a safe destination for tourists. The Sicilian Mafia, known as Cosa Nostra among its members, operates out-of-sight and doesn’t typically commit violence against foreigners. Petty crime and theft is more common. Take normal safety precautions in the cities, especially in Palermo near the port.
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