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Sicily and Sardinia are the two largest islands in the Mediterranean. Both are part of Italy and are popular vacation destinations for mainland Italians and international travelers wanting beautiful beaches, delicious food and wine, charming small towns, archeological sites, and warm sunshine. However, for all their similarities, some key differences between Sicily and Sardinia might…
View from Hotel Villa Sonia, Castelmola The Italian island of Sicily is a fascinating place to visit. A rich medley of ancient civilizations, Sicily offers Greek ruins, splendid cathedrals, and atmospheric street markets on one mountainous landmass. Here, you can visit Baroque towns clinging to hilltops, calm bays with sparkling blue water, and the decadent,…
Sicily has been the nerve center of the Mediterranean for millennia. The largest island in Italy, Sicily once attracted ancient Greeks, Phoenicians, Arabs, and Normans (to name a few of its past rulers). Today, it pulls in millions of annual tourists who come to tour world-class ruins, indulge in exceptionally fresh seafood and local wine,…
A dream Italy vacation probably includes seeing the Uffizi in Florence, eating pizza in Naples, and driving through Tuscany‘s cypress-lined countryside. Yes, the cultural and natural treasures of mainland Italy could easily fill up a three-week travel itinerary, but there are some compelling reasons for venturing offshore to one (or several) of Italy’s many islands,…
