Luxury holidays in Sicily

Drive around and you’ll be soothed by palm trees and scented orange groves one minute, and exhilarated by exotic architecture the next: Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, French, Spanish, Austrian and Brit invaders have all planted their flags. Dominated by Mount Etna – Europe’s largest active volcano – the east is Sicily’s most built-up sweep. Punchy capital Palermo crowns the north coast with a glut of gutsy galleries and ornate churches, linked by a spaghetti-tangle of mediaeval streets. Due south, serene sandy beaches and pretty fishing villages quietly partner flourish-filled Baroque towns. Whether you venture up or down, on this isle, it’s easy to enjoy un poco di tutti.

Destinations in Sicily

  • Agrigento

    Agrigento
  • Avola

    Avola
  • Catania

    Catania
    Sicilian city Catania may live in the rumbling shadow of reigning Mount Etna, but look beyond its scruffy stone exteriors and you’ll find ornate chiselled-with-cherubs palazzi, bustling Baroque piazzas and locally loved trattorias.
  • Palermo

    Palermo
    Melting pot of a city Palermo has a wholly unique identity, cuisine and culture. The language differs from mainland Italian, its ruins are archeologically all over the place, and many favourite dishes were created here.
  • Polizzi Generosa

    Polizzi Generosa
    Replete with churches and culture, Polizzi Generosa is a lesser-known destination, but deserving of a spot on your Sicilan itinerary. The hilltop village is rich in mediaeval heritage and mountain views.
  • South Sicily

    South Sicily

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