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In this short article you can find the best answers to all tourists questions about Sicily. The questions are articulated in categories, to read more you click on the links and find out what you need
 
When is the best time to visit the Sicily island?
Effectively there isn't an ideal period to visit the island...there are various activities to practice in different seasons. An example:
  • If you are a lover of beaches and swim on the sea, than Sicily is ideal in the period that goes from June to September. The months of July and August are not suggested because of the beaches are crowded.
  • If you like do excursions in mountain, walks or trekking trips, then the best period goes from March to October
  • If you loves winter sports then you can choose the Sicily from December to March
  • If you like the cultural tours, the farm holidays stay or food and wine tastings...then the period is all the year!
What kind of tips can you give me about the accommodations to choose?
(How to find the best accommodations, low cost lodgings in Sicily, etc…)
 
There are different types of Sicily lodgings to choose...B&b, Farm holidays, Apartments, villas, hotels or resorts. To find the best ones and reserve them you must consider the period, the location, the timing of booking, etc... the quality of the structures depends on the services available. On this website you can find a directory of trusted accommodations, all you have to do is to search and compare the offers and choose the best one for you.
You can find more tips and resources here
 
It's possible to join a group tour?
About Sicily vacation packages you can contact the tour operators and talk about the conditions. For guided Etna excursions or escorted tours, you can contact directly the travel guide and verify the availability.
 
Where can i see photos, videos and web cam of Sicily?
Here you can find more information and see the pictures and video of Sicily.
 
What are the best places for shopping in Sicily?
The main tourist centers of Sicily in order to make yours acquire (typical Products, local handicraft, apparel, etc…) are Taormina, Catania and Palermo. Here there are entire walkable roads and ways full of storees, bar, restaurants, etc.
 
How can i organize an excursion on the Etna?
In order to organize your tour of the Etna you can have a look on this excursion resources and read this article that contains all the FAQ on the Etna
 
Where I can find information on the events in Sicily?
In Sicily it is always time for festivities! There are religious events, food and wine manifestations and sport events. You can see all the latest news about events in the "News" section. To see a list of the top events in the island you can have a look here
 
Where can i find a map of Sicily?
Before you start it's a good thing to see a detailed map to organize your trip. We have created a Google map where you can see al travel facilities, accommodations, itineraries and all the tourist services available. To find more information about how to arrive in Sicily and how to reach the towns of the island, read this
 
How can i phone?
Find more info here
 
What's the weather like in Sicily?
In Sicily the weather conditions are different respect the rest of Italy. Consider also that inside of the Island there are various microclimates. You can find more info about forecasts and climate on Sicily here
 
What are the best restaurants, their prices and menu items?
Every city of Sicily has its own list of top restaurants. To find more you can read here and find an example of typical menu, some recipes and information about the mediterraean diet.
 
What type of Sicily escorted tours do you suggest me?
It depends on the days you want to travel and your budget. There trips of 15 days, 1 week, week end or single days. There are historical, artistic routes, multi-sport, health and beauty, wine tasting tours (The best in the south of Italy). In order to discover an example of the most beautiful itinerary, you can watch the directory of the vacation packages or read this article.
 
Which are the possible activities to practice?
There are different activity to practice in Sicily, the range goes from the extreme sports, trekking, excursions, walkings, etc… all depends on your preferences and the season. To see all the activities available you can watch this link.
 
What are the best places to visit in Sicily?
In Sicily there are a lot of attractions to visit. If you want, you can see these resources.
 
What are the best beaches in Sicily?
Along all the sicilian coast there are a lot of beaches. There sable and reefs. To have a panoramic on all the best ones you can watch this link
 
What are the other regions of Italy that i can visit?
It is possible to do different tours between Sicily and the other regions (Lazio, Calabria, Tuscany, etc…). It depends on the time and the budget you have. For more ideas you can watch these itinerary suggestions.
 
Where can i do a Golf vacation in Sicily?
In Sicily there are many Golf resorts. To know where exactly they are you can read this guide.
 
What are the best attraction not still discovered by mass tourism?
You can look at the city of Enna. It has a remarkable artistic patrimony not completely discovered. To see more information you can click on this link
 
Where can i travel with pets?
You can find these information in the accommodation schedule. Ask the service providers or owner to confirm it.
 
How can i travel in Camper?
There are many campings and areas in Sicily. They are dislocates along the coast and the sea localities. In order to find you can verify on the directory, or read this article that explains all the information in order to travel in camper.
 
Any suggestions for family travels?
There are many ways in order to pass a family vacation in Sicily. If you need a beach or sea vacation, then you need an apartment to rent or a villa. If you want to go around the Sicily, then it's better to contact an agency for a tailor made tour.
 
Are there thermal or health centers in Sicily?
Yes, in Sicily there are a lot of lodges that have a health center. For a complete directory you can read this article.
 
What differentiates a vacation in Sicily from Greece, Croazia or other countries of the Mediterranean?
There are many countries in the Mediterranean where go on vacation. Here we have made a comparison between the main tourist localities of the Mediterranean and the Sicily.
 
Can i have a directory of resources to find travel information?
How can i rent a boat and what are the boat excursions to do?
There are numerous boat tour of Sicily possibilities. The best ones are along the ionic coast from Catania to Taormina and the Aeolian islands. You can see more here
 
Where I can visit the famous places for films or the literature?
Sicily has been a cinematographic scene for a lot of memorable films like "The Godfather" and many others...read some in this article
 
How can i get car insurance for a UK car in Sicily?
If its a uk registered car you will be able to ask your uk insurer for an extension, used to be known as to green card. If not have an UK insurance car, you'll need to be registered in Sicily and but an insurance locally.
 
For further information you can have a look on these other useful collection of answers on travel experiences in Sicily.

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