Sicily » the sunny island in the Mediterranean Sea
The weather in Sicily is as varied as the landscapes of the Mediterranean island. Mild winters and long, hot summers characterize the climate of the coastal regions, while the interior is dominated by a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters. At higher altitudes, snow can be expected in winter, and this is particularly present on Mount Etna. But the warm and dry climate brought Sicily the nickname “Island of the Sun”. The good wind conditions at the western tip of Sicily, the Capo Boeo and on the south-east coast let surfers get their money's worth.
“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.”
The travel season starts at Easter and usually ends at the end of October. But already in February/March a visit of the island is worthwhile, because beginning with the almond blossom, the landscape changes into a sea of blossoms, in which mimosa provide for yellow splashes of color. While the meadows are covered with a sea of wild flowers, the pink and white flowers of the orange and cherry trees follow.
The temperatures at the beginning of the season are between 17 and 23 °C, but in late spring already 24 - 27 °C. In summer the mercury column climbs above 40 °C and the sea also has bathtub temperature.
From the selection of the nearest airport, to the booking of a rental car, to the selection of different destinations. Here you will find everything.
For the respective information, click on the name or category. You can simply type in the search field what you want to search and sort the list alphabetically by name, category, city or province.
Name | Category | City | Province |
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Volcano Etna | UNESCO World Heritage | Zafferana Etnea | Catania |
TaorminaTaormina, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily | Destination | Taormina | Messina |
Cefalù | Destination | Cefalù | Palermo |
Palermo | Destination | Palermo | Palermo |
MondelloMondello - Mondane beach resort in Palermo | Beach | Mondello | Palermo |
LipariThe island of Lipari is the main island of the Aeolian Islands and a very popular destination | Aeolian Islands | Lipari | Messina |
StromboliThe island Stromboli with active volcano north of Sicily | Aeolian Islands | Stromboli | Messina |
VulcanoThe Aeolian island of Vulcano with its volcano and mud bath is a popular tourist destination | Aeolian Islands | Vulcano Porto | Messina |
Val di Noto | UNESCO World Heritage | ||
RagusaRagusa - A testimony of an eventful past | UNESCO World Heritage | Ragusa | Ragusa |
Marina di Ragusa | Destination | Marina di Ragusa | Ragusa |
MarzamemiGet enchanted by the charming village Marzamemi | Destination | Marzamemi | Siracusa |
NotoThe capital of the Sicilian Baroque enchants with its sky-bursting facades | Destination | Noto | Ragusa |
ModicaBaroque Modica - UNESCO World Heritage Site with centuries of chocolate tradition | UNESCO World Heritage | Modica | Ragusa |
ScicliSunny baroque small town with film scenery | UNESCO World Heritage | Scicli | Ragusa |
Donnalucata | Destination | Donnalucata | Ragusa |
Pietre Nere - Pozzallo | Beach | Pozzallo | Ragusa |
SyracuseSyracuse - the UNESCO World Heritage Site on the east coast of Sicily | UNESCO World Heritage | Siracusa | Siracusa |
VendicariThe nature reserve Vendicari by the sea in the south of Sicily | Nature reserve | Noto | Siracusa |
Valley of the Temples | UNESCO World Heritage | Agrigent | Agrigento |
Selinunte | Monument | Castelvetrano | Trapani |
Scala dei Turchi | Beach | Realmonte | Agrigento |
TrapaniHistory paired with salt, tuna and coral | Destination | Trapani | Trapani |
Saline di TrapaniRiserva naturale integrale Saline di Trapani e Paceco | Nature reserve | Nubia Paceco | Trapani |
EriceThe Sanctuary of Venus on Top of Monte Erice | Destination | Erice | Trapani |
Parco dei NebrodiThe natural park Parco dei Nebrodi for hikers and nature lovers | Nature reserve | ||
Gorges of AlcantaraThose who come on holiday in Sicily can not miss the gorges of the Alcantara, | Nature reserve | Motta Camastra | Messina |
Santuario di Tindari | Monument | Tindari | Messina |
Theatre of TindariThe ancient Tindari with greek amphitheatre | Monument | Tindari | Messina |
Laghetti di Marinello | Beach | Patti | Messina |
Oliveri | Destination | Oliveri | Messina |
MilazzoMilazzo is the gateway to the Aeolian Islands and a marvelous city in Sicily | Destination | Milazzo | Messina |
Piscina di VenereNatural swimming pool on the Capo di Milazzo in Sicily | Nature reserve | Milazzo | Messina |
Portorosa | Marina | Furnari | Messina |
Capo d'Orlando | Destination | Capo d'Orlando | Messina |
Santo Stefano di CamastraSanto Stefano di Camastra, the city of ceramics. | Destination | Santo Stefano di Camastra | Messina |
Savoca | Destination | Savoca | Messina |
Montalbano Elicona | Destination | Montalbano Elicona | Messina |
Megaliths of Argimusco | Monument | Montalbano Elicona | Messina |
Novara di Sicilia | Destination | Novara di Sicilia | Messina |
La Guardiola | Panoramic point | Piraino | Messina |
Catania | Destination | Catania | Catania |
MessinaMessina, city on the Strait, inspiring muse of many poets | Destination | Messina | Messina |
Parco Museo Jalari | Museum | Barcellona P.G. | Messina |
Gioiosa Marea | Destination | Gioiosa Marea | Messina |
Acireale | Destination | Acireale | Catania |
Tonnarella | Destination | Tonnarella | Messina |
Porto di Capo d'Orlando | Marina | Capo d'Orlando | Messina |
Déjà Vu | Restaurant | Furnari | Messina |
Lido Moby Dick | Lido | Furnari | Messina |
WineHouse Trapani | Restaurant | Trapani | Trapani |
La LamparaRistorante for local specialties with terrace by the sea | Restaurant | Terme Vigliatore | Messina |
La Conchiglia | Restaurant | Tonnarella | Messina |
Da Pellegrino | Restaurant | Santa Lucia del Mela | Messina |
Osteria Tre Colli | Restaurant | Scicli | Ragusa |
Rodì Milici | Destination | Rodì Milici | Messina |
Favara | Destination | Favara | Agrigento |
Palermo PMO | Airport | Cinisi | Palermo |
Catania CTA | Airport | Catania | Catania |
Trapani TPS | Airport | Trapani | Trapani |
Comiso CIY | Airport | Comiso | Ragusa |
Porto di Messina | Port | Messina | Messina |
Porto di Palermo | Port | Palermo | Palermo |
Rental car | Arrival | ||
Highway | Arrival |
A holiday in Sicily should be well planned, so you do not miss the most beautiful destinations, sights and beaches. In our guide you can inform yourself about various activities, such as tours to the volcano Etna, excursions to the Aeolian Islands or visits to archaeological sites such as Selinunte.