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Favignana in the Aegadian Islands in Sicily, Italy. Maremagnum/Getty Images

Favignana in the Aegadian Islands in Sicily, Italy. Maremagnum/Getty Images

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Eternal crossroads of the Mediterranean, the gorgeous island of Sicily continues to seduce travellers with its dazzling diversity of landscapes and cultural treasures.

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Sardinia's Spectacular Serenade: 10 Days on the Italian Island

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  1. 1Exploring and staying overnight on San Pietro, Sardinia’s nearby isle
  2. 2Learning how to cook Sardinian specialties during a hands-on farmhouse culinary workshop
  3. 3Finding wild horses in their natural habitat at Giara di Gesturi
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Best Things to Do

Pick the right island for you, or visit them all, with our guide to the Aeolian archipelago near Sicily.


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Best Time to Visit

Summer is the most popular time to visit Sicily, but there's plenty happening through the rest of the year too.


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Things to Know

Get ready to see Sicily like a local, with extraordinary experiences from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.


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Transportation

From renting a car to town and island hopping by bus, ferry or rail, here’s all you need to know about how to get around Sicily.


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Free Things to Do

With its historic churches, gorgeous art, dreamy beaches and urban tableaux, Sicily brims with free experiences. These are 12 of the best ones.


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Best Road Trips

Charming seaside villages, beautiful baroque towns, plus Greek and Roman ruins all await you on the best road trips in Sicily.


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Money and Costs

Sicily can seem like an expensive destination at first but these budget travel tips and daily costs will help you plan a trip that doesn’t break the bank.


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Traveling with Kids

Just stepping out of the front door can be adventure enough when you are parenting a toddler so taking your little darling further afield can require some…


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Accessibility

From renting a car to town and island hopping by bus, ferry or rail, here’s all you need to know about how to get around Sicily.


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