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  1. katgirl00 avatar

    Re: Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

    by katgirl00 23 May 2012

    Thanks, Lucapal and Zebec, for your replies. Originally, we had a longer time period, but it got shortened, and we're stuck with our…

  2. richiavo avatar

    RE: Sicily help

    by richiavo 23 May 2012

    March is a little early for the beach, so would say that is not too important, Sicily is quite spread out with regards to interesting…

  3. lucapal avatar

    RE: Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

    by lucapal 22 May 2012

    Most of the driving times are more or less ok....3 hours Agrigento to Noto is optimistic though. Favignana is ok.....built up and tourist…

  4. katgirl00 avatar

    Sicily for six nights - lots of questions....

    by katgirl00 22 May 2012

    Hi, all, My husband and I will be in Sicily for 6 days in June. We fly into Palermo and out of Catania. We're into food and wine, and…

  5. rangamashi avatar

    Piazza Armerina / Villa Casale

    by rangamashi 20 May 2012

    Hi , will be in Sicily in September and am keen to visit Villa Casale . However, earlier posts have said that it is under renovation and…

  6. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Marsala to Agrigento

    by artemis2 12 May 2012

    I've found Mazzara del Vallo an intriguing town, completely untouristy and where Italy meets Africa. I liked the harbour of Sciacca, smelly…

  7. 1alessandro avatar

    Marsala to Agrigento

    by 1alessandro 11 May 2012

    Helllo everyone! Can someone recommend interesting sights and nice beaches to swim at between Marsala and Agrigento. Will drive betwee…

  8. yarmoss avatar

    RE: Sicily-7 nights a little advice please

    by yarmoss 01 May 2012

    No idea what Sicily is like to drive around as I used trains and buses, but in my opinion you want less time in Catania (nothing really…

  9. neckervd avatar

    RE: Sicily-7 nights a little advice please

    by neckervd 01 May 2012

    May 30th: San Vito lo Capo is just a beach. The best you can do there is a full day hike in the Zangara Park (also accessible from Scopello)…

  10. BaldyMan avatar

    Sicily-7 nights a little advice please

    by BaldyMan 01 May 2012

    Greetings All I am just arranging my first trip to Sicily and I am trying to get my itinerary sorted so I can make the most of my trip.…

  11. lucapal avatar

    RE: Sicily - Piazza Armerina by public transport

    by lucapal 30 April 2012

    It isn't the easiest place to get to and from by public transport. I think there are buses from Catania...and there are buses from Palerm…

  12. lucymo avatar

    Sicily - Piazza Armerina by public transport

    by lucymo 30 April 2012

    Hi, I've spent a lot of time trying to figure this out and am stuck, so if anyone can help I'll be very grateful! We are travelling…

  13. lucapal avatar

    RE: Trapani to Agrigento, sights...

    by lucapal 10 April 2012

    OP Your best bets would probably be Mozia (Phoenician ruins on a small island near the salt flats,just south of Trapani)....Marsala is…

  14. seaneendubh avatar

    RE: Trapani to Agrigento, sights...

    by seaneendubh 10 April 2012

    The beaches all along by Gela are pretty bad, I think. There's an oil refinery there. luckily if you head a bit further south there's…

  15. 1alessandro avatar

    Trapani to Agrigento, sights...

    by 1alessandro 09 April 2012

    Hi, Wondering what the best things to see and beaches for a quick dip are between Trapani and Agrigento are in May? Will be driving in…

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    RE: Sicily Travel Companion from 5/4/2012 - 10/4/2012

    by printsmaniac 03 April 2012

    My partner and I will be in Sicily April25 - May9. Staying in Syracuse and then plan to drive April 28- leave 10.30am Syracuse - Noto-…

  17. lucapal avatar

    RE: Sicily- very budget beds in beautiful places please! starting with Palermo

    by lucapal 25 March 2012

    If you want small villages and empty beaches...hiring a car would be a good idea. Local food is good and easy to find everywhere. Clas…

  18. patriciatbrogan avatar

    Re: Can I play it by ear - accommodation 1st to 15 April

    by patriciatbrogan 24 March 2012

    thanks vtnguyen, I have booked 2 nights of easter in Scicli, near Modica - need to book the next 2 nights of easter: the owner of the…

  19. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Sciacca, Sicily and Renting a Car

    by artemis2 20 March 2012

    Hi and welcome to TT. I liked Sciacca and it is unpretentious and often overlooked. The port is dirty and smelly but i've enjoyed that…

  20. craigk13 avatar

    Sciacca, Sicily and Renting a Car

    by craigk13 20 March 2012

    We are planning to rent a car at Palermo's airport (is this easy to do?) and drive to Sciacca for a few days of rest (bypassing Palermo's…

  21. patriciatbrogan avatar

    Where to stay near to Palermo Airport to return carhire

    by patriciatbrogan 12 March 2012

    Hi, We are spending 16 nights in Sicily and shall spend the first 2 days in Palermo and then set off with a car heading west towards…

  22. VinnyD avatar

    RE: I've got tickets to Sicily

    by VinnyD 28 February 2012

    Renting a car for a day would make Monreale and highlights of Palermo possible. It's about two hours from Trapani. Agrigento is a bit…

  23. VinnyD avatar

    RE: I've got tickets to Sicily

    by VinnyD 28 February 2012

    It's beach season, in a sense, but it isn't going into the water season. Don't miss Monreale, outside of Palermo. San Giovanni degli…

  24. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Sicily - a week out of Palermo

    by artemis2 28 February 2012

    +I'm just wondering whether it's primarily famous for the ruins, or a nice coastal town in its own right?+ For the ruins, i found the…

  25. stevesayskanpai avatar

    RE: Sicily - a week out of Palermo

    by stevesayskanpai 28 February 2012

    Thanks for your reply. So if we cut down the places we visit, you'd still include Agrigento as the main place to visit apart from Palermo?…

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