8 Reasons You Should Visit Sicily:

For many years, Italy's classic cities of Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan have attracted tourists from around the world while Sicilians quietly produced their wine, grew almonds, pistachios, olives, and citrus, and dined on superb seafood. But word has been getting out about the island's picturesque coastline, historic towns, and many attractions. The large tri-cornered island off the toe of Italy's boot is now recognized for all it has to offer.

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Delicious Food:
Sicily has its own style of Italian cuisine, and both its location and history influence its favorite dishes. It's not unusual to see couscous on a menu, reflecting Arabic influences, and pasta is served with a variety of ingredients, with each locale having its specialty. Fresh, delicious seafood is plentiful, with the island's more than 600 miles of coastline, and sardines are served on their own as well as in the flavorful pasta con le sarde that also includes fennel, pine nuts, and raisins. Pasta alla Norma features tomato, eggplant, and ricotta salata (salted ricotta cheese). Fried rice balls called arancini are popular snacks, and a favorite antipasto is caponata, a luscious mixture of tomatoes, capers, and eggplant with many variations.

Stunning Archaeological Sites:
Sicily is home to some of the world's best preserved examples of Greek and Roman temples, structures, and art. In the southwest, Agrigento's Valley of the Temples includes the nearly intact Temple of Concordia as well as columns remaining from several other Greek temples.

Luxurious Beaches:
Surrounded by the Tyrrhenian,Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas,Sicily has miles of varied and beautiful coastline. Near Taormina,Isola Bella is a gorgeous beach,and it's common for a lido (beach club) to offer umbrellas,chairs,beverages,and dining. A cable car takes visitors from the hilltop to beaches at Mazzaro. The sea is clear and warm, and the sand is pebbly (beach shoes are suggested). Nearby Giardini Naxos offers both lidos and public areas.

Complex Wines:
Sicilian wines have become better known and appreciated in recent years, although winemaking on the island dates back many millennia to the Greeks. Marsala, in the western part of Sicily, produces fortified wines by the same name, categorized by their age and residual sugar.

Rich Culture and Traditions:
The two-wheeled, horse-drawn cart, painted with bright colors in great detail depicting religious scenes, flowers,and intricate designs,is a recognizable symbol of Sicily. Originally used as transportation,the carts were pulled by horses also decorated with ribbons,bells, or plumes.

Beautiful Islands :
Several groups of islands off Sicily's shores offer some of the most spectacular beaches in the area.The Pelagie Islands are located southwest of Sicily in the Mediterranean. Lampedusa, the largest of these islands, features white sand beaches and clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling.The Egadi Islands off Sicily's west coast are accessible for day trips from Trapani. .

Impressive Cathedrals and Architecture:
The Cathedral of Monreale, not far from Palermo, is a stunning example of Norman architecture begun around 1171 by King William II of Sicily.Notable for its mosaics, many made of pure gold, its marble floor, and the inlaid detail of the columns in the cloister, it is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

Welcoming Accommodations:
From five-star resorts and exclusive villas to casual beach hotels, you'll find the right place to stay in Sicily. Verdura Resort on the south coast offers white sand beaches, golf, spa, and luxurious accommodations. Therasia Resort on the island of Vulcano features an expansive spa, pool, and views of the other Aeolians. The Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina is a classic, with elegant rooms, gardens, and views of Mt. Etna and the sea.

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