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Italy · Sicily
Sicily
The Mediterranean's largest island: Greek temples, Etna and Nobel-worthy cuisine.
Overview
Sicily is the crossroads of the Mediterranean — Greeks, Arabs and Normans all left indelible marks. From Palermo with its street markets and the Palatine Chapel, to Taormina beneath Etna, to the temples of Agrigento. Sail and you discover the best of the island: coves reachable only by sea, abandoned tuna fisheries, the tonnara of Favignana.
Where to dine
A table by the water
Ristorante La Cialoma
MarzamemiOn the harbour of an ancient fishing village. Superb octopus, tuna and pasta alla Norma.
Osteria dei Vespri
PalermoIn the Palazzo Gangi of 'The Leopard' fame. High Sicilian cuisine, fine wine list.
Caffè Sicilia
NotoCorrado Assenza, Sicily's most revered pastry chef. Pistachio and mulberry granitas.
Otto Geleng
TaorminaViews of Etna and the bay. Modern cooking built on volcanic ingredients.
Duomo Ristorante
Ragusa IblaTwo Michelin stars in the baroque heart of the Iblei. Ciccio Sultano at the pass.
What to do
Anchorages & excursions
Etna, north face
Crater excursion with a volcanic guide — possible even in winter snow.
Valley of the Temples, Agrigento
A UNESCO site — the most intact Greek temples outside Greece itself.
Zingaro Reserve
7km of virgin coast reachable only by sea or on foot. Rich seabeds, no development.
Cava d'Ispica
A limestone canyon of prehistoric caves and rock-cut churches — an unusual itinerary.
Balata dei Turchi, Pantelleria
A natural landing on the volcanic island — boat only. Underground thermal waters.
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