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Sicily: A Different Part of Italy!

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, sits perched just 2 ½ miles off the coast of Italy, via the Straight of Messina. If you didn't know any better, you might think you stepped into another world, such is the eclectic nature of Sicily. Through the years different regimes have ruled Sicily, and today the island carries this varying heritage with open arms. One can sense a Greek, Arab, Roman, Norman, and many other influences in the architectural ruins that dot the landscape. Sicily is also where those seeking fun in the sun come to play. Beaches dot the landscape, making the tanning hour the most valuable time of day. Excellent food, wonderful museums, scenic vistas encompassing both land and sea are only part of the experience of a Sicilian holiday.

Taormina hugs the Ionian sea and offers visitors wonderful beaches and scenic attractions that will astonish the eye. The best beach in town, Lido Mazzaro, is teeming with beach stalwarts like excellent restaurants and equipment rentals. Visitors usually make a beeline for Corso Umberto, the main thoroughfare filled with intimate piazzas dating between the 14th and 19th centuries. This is prime people watching territory! For a stunning view of the surrounding area, head up hill to the Greek Amphitheatre, Taormina's most visited monument. The ruins in the theatre date to the 2nd century. The view from atop the mountain offers stunning views of both Mt. Etna, one of the world's only active volcanoes, and the nearby coastline.

For an astounding trip back in time, visit Syracuse, south of Taormina on the eastern coast of Sicily. For a time, Syracuse rivaled Athens, Greece for its wealth of antiquities. Archeological buffs will swoon for the Paradise Quarry, used to haul stones that formed the great monuments that resided in Syracuse. A famous cave rests within the quarry walls, and is over 200 feet long. The acoustics inside the cave make the tearing of paper sound like a gunshot. Also in Syracuse, the Roman Amphitheatre was created at the time of Augustus. It ranks among the top five Roman amphitheatres left in Italy by the Romans. Another can't-miss attraction is the Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum, one of the most important museums in southern Italy. The museum surveys the Greek, Roman, and early Christian eras in sculpture and archaeological remains.

Palermo, tucked neatly amid a natural amphitheatre called the "Conca d'Oro" (Golden Shell), is located on the northwest portion of Sicily. The city should be explored rather than visited, as the different architectural styles, including Arabic, Norman, Baroque and Art Nouveau, offer endless opportunities. The Duomo, founded in 1184, displays many of the city's different styles. The exterior is notably Gothic, while the south porch is an excellent example of Catalan style. The apse end is quintessential Norman, but features striking Islamic-inspired overlay. Nowhere is Palermo's Arabic past more prevalent than in the medieval casbah-style market, the Vucciria, that meanders through the Loggia district. In addition to great atmosphere, the market also is a great place for bargain hunters to haggle over hand made crafts, or to pick up some fresh fruit and vegetables.

Sicily is a vast symphony of sights and sounds that mirror Italy's eclectic past. Visit the Valley of the Temples to see some of most impressive ruins outside of Greece. Journey to Marsala, a port town on the western coast, to taste the famous wine produced since the 17th century. Take a day trip to the Aeolian Islands for some scuba diving, sport fishing, or tanning time on the black sand beaches. Take a walk among the olive groves or the many grape vines that produce a wonderful bounty. Sicily is a feast for those who want to experience a rich, vibrant culture. How big is your appetite?

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  1. Wonderful country villa with private pool, tennis and large garden — Property 65706

    Vacation Villa rental in Sicily area
    • Villa
    • 6 bedrooms , sleeps 16
    • 6 bathrooms
    • resort, rural
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1771 - $4554 per property per week

  2. Casa dell ùlivo
    Cozy Casa on the southern coast of Sicily on the edge of Noto — Property 41749

    Vacation Villa rental in Syracuse area
    • Villa
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • 1 half bathroom
    • resort, rural
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $443 - $1265 per property per week

  3. Four bedroom villa: Villa Modica 4 / 5 bdrm villa, prices for 8 & 10 people sharing, UNESCO site — Property 7815

    Vacation Villa rental in Ragusa area
    • Villa
    • 4 bedrooms , sleeps 8
    • 3 bathrooms
    • near the ocean, rural
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1035 - $2698 per property per week

  4. Five bedroom villa: Villa Modica 4 / 5 bdrm villa, prices for 8 & 10 people sharing, UNESCO site — Property 7815

    Vacation Villa rental in Ragusa area
    • Villa
    • 5 bedrooms , sleeps 10
    • 4 bathrooms
    • near the ocean, rural
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1418 - $3246 per property per week

  5. villas in Sicily with pool — Property 92062

    Vacation Villa rental in Palermo area
    • Villa
    • 4 bedrooms , sleeps 27
    • 2 bathrooms
    • near the ocean, rural
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1480 - $5148 per property per week

  6. INDEPENDENT VILLA - BREATHTAKING WATERFRONT VIEW - GARDEN - 25KM FROM PALERMO — Property 55302

    Vacation Villa rental in Palermo area
    • Villa
    • 3 bedrooms , sleeps 5
    • 1 bathroom
    • near the ocean, waterfront
    • garden
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $888 - $1445 per property per week

  7. A charming luxury villa in the countryside of Taormina — Property 404965

    Vacation Villa rental in Messina area
    • Villa
    • 5 bedrooms , sleeps 12
    • 1 half bathroom
    • near the ocean, rural
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $3857 - $7650 per property per week

  8. Luxury villa on the waterfront in Torre Archirafi - Sicily - Italy — Property 408746

    Vacation Villa rental in Catania area
    • Villa
    • 5 bedrooms , sleeps 9
    • 5 bathrooms
    • town, waterfront
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $1929 - $3214 per property per week

  9. Enchanting seafront apartment in private villa for amateurs — Property 402281

    Vacation Villa rental in Syracuse area
    • Villa
    • 2 bedrooms , sleeps 6
    • beach, near the ocean
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)
    $514 - $1157 per property per week

  10. Villa 11 persons, private swimming pool, on Etna slopes panoramic site — Property 53955

    Vacation Villa rental in Catania area
    • Villa
    • 6 bedrooms , sleeps 11
    • 4 bathrooms
    • mountain
    • air-conditioning
    Rates (shown in USD)

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