The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has something for everyone, thanks to a combination of natural wonders and the rich, exotic legacy left after a long and diverse history. Add to that a hugely varied food and wine scene and you have a near-perfect holiday destination in this region of Italy.
Expect fascinating historical cities such as Palermo and gritty Catania; honey-hued Baroque gems such as Noto and Modica; magnificent Greek temples at Agrigento, Segesta and Selinunte; a Roman villa with astonishing mosaics at Piazza Armerina, and a spectacular Greek amphitheatre (one of the largest in the world) at Siracusa. Not to mention the kilometres of deserted beaches lapped by gin-clear water and an intriguing hinterland. There’s even an active volcano.
