What to do in Sicily

Activities, attractions and tours

Ortygia showing outdoor eating, dining out and a sunset
Ortygia showing outdoor eating, dining out and a sunset
Greek Theatre showing general coastal views
Greek Theatre showing building ruins and theater scenes
Zingaro Beach featuring a bay or harbour, landscape views and rugged coastline
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What to do in Sicily

Popular places to visit

Stitched Panorama. Mondello beach in Sicily.

Mondello Beach

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Mondello Beach, a popular beach in Mondello. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mondello Beach
the skyline of palermo, sicily

Palermo Harbour

4/5(71 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Palermo Harbour
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Mount Etna

This tranquil city is in a stupendous position on the sea in front of Mount Etna, with a mild climate year round and marvellous scenery, where peace and quiet reign supreme. It's been world famous for centuries, which has brought an influx of noteworthy tourists, even today, thanks to the numerous holiday promotions for Taormina.

Mount Etna
Panoramic view of Mt. Etna with snow from the beach of Catania; Shutterstock ID 783312544

Catania Beach

3.5/5(40 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Catania Beach during your travels in Contrada Pantano d'Arci?

Catania Beach
Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily. All around the city there are beatiful balconies, often decorated with flower pots. This is Corso Umberto, the main street of the city.

Corso Umberto

4.5/5(68 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Corso Umberto, a popular shopping spot in Taormina. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Corso Umberto
Tonnara di Scopello, Sicily, Italy

Tonnara of Scopello

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Scopello with a visit to Tonnara of Scopello. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tonnara of Scopello
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Valley of the Temples

5/5(19 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Agrigento with a stop at Valley of the Temples. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.

Valley of the Temples
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Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Teatro Massimo
Riserva dello Zingaro - Sicily

Zingaro Nature Reserve

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zingaro Nature Reserve during your travels to San Vito Lo Capo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Zingaro Nature Reserve

Explore areas of Sicily

Night view of the cathedral of Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.

Palermo Historical Center
Temple of Apollo featuring a ruin and heritage elements

Ortigia

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.

Ortigia
Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture

Taormina City Centre

4.5/5(56 area reviews)

The colourful gardens and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Taormina City Centre. A stop by Corso Umberto or Piazza IX April might round out your trip.

Taormina City Centre
Angera which includes a small town or village and a river or creek

Catania City Centre

4/5(107 area reviews)

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Via Crociferi or Piazza Stesicoro while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Old Town Catania

4/5(15 area reviews)

Historical sites and theatres are highlights of Old Town Catania. Make a stop by Ursino Castle or Catania Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.

Old Town Catania
Palermo Cathedral

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico

Day trip destinations from Sicily

Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Catania

Palermo

Palermo

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Agrigento

Aci Castello featuring a castle and heritage architecture

Aci Castello

The shores where my ancestors once walked, so many years ago. The waters in which they swam, enjoyed, laughed, passing time with family and friends. What were their dreams, their wishes, their hopes? "Always have hope my love, my heart, my child, and always dream big". #culture Bagheria, Sicily, August 2018.

Bagheria

San Vito Lo Capo - Trapani, Sicilia

Isola delle Femmine

Terrasini, la falesia

Terrasini

Marina di Ragusa is a very popular seaside resort in south-eastern Sicily, visited every year by thousands of tourists for its beaches of golden and fine sand and its marina, Shutterstock ID 1119396242, Purchase Order: -

Marina di Ragusa

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