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Where to stay in Sicily: find your perfect destination
Clear blue seas, medieval villages, beautiful cities and islands waiting to be explored. Get to know Sicily's different regions, compare destinations and find the right holiday home for your trip.
What's your kind of Sicilian holiday?
Choose how you like to travel and find the destinations that suit you.
Sea and beaches
Beautiful coastal resorts and picture-perfect beaches.
Villages and culture
Traditional villages, local heritage and UNESCO sites.
Family holidays
Well-equipped destinations that make travelling with children easy.
Couples' getaways
Romantic settings and views you'll never forget.
Nature and adventure
Natural parks, walking trails and wild landscapes.
Smaller islands
Island escapes for a truly special holiday.
Explore Sicily's regions
Western Sicily
A land shaped by Phoenicians, Greeks and Normans. From Trapani's salt pans to the beaches of the Zingaro reserve, discover ancient villages and authentic local flavours.
Ideal for: Beaches · Culture · Food and wine
Erice, Trapani, San Vito Lo Capo, Scopello, Palermo
Eastern Sicily
At the foot of Mount Etna, discover baroque cities and the Ionian coast. A lively, welcoming region where nature, culture and traditions come together.
Ideal for: Nature · Culture · Beaches
Catania, Taormina, Messina, Aeolian Islands
South-eastern Sicily
UNESCO-listed baroque towns, golden beaches and fishing villages. Slow down and discover a more timeless side of Sicily.
Ideal for: Culture · Beaches · Relaxation
Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Marzamemi, Marina di Ragusa
Sicily's islands
Extraordinary islands in the heart of the Mediterranean, with distinctive landscapes, crystal-clear water and unspoilt nature.
Ideal for: Beaches · Nature · Relaxation
Aeolian Islands, Pantelleria and other smaller islands
All destinations
WEST
Erice
A medieval hilltop town with spectacular views.
Ideal for: Villages · Culture
WEST
Trapani
Salt pans, history and crystal-clear seas.
Ideal for: Beaches · Islands
WEST
San Vito Lo Capo
White sands and picture-perfect seas.
Ideal for: Beaches · Families
WEST
Castellammare del Golfo
A charming harbour and a great base for exploring.
Ideal for: Beaches · Villages
WEST
Scopello
The historic tonnara, sea stacks and Zingaro reserve.
Ideal for: Beaches · Nature
WEST
Palermo
Art, lively markets and Sicilian street food.
Ideal for: Culture · Food
WEST
Mondello
Palermo's iconic beach, just outside the city.
Ideal for: Beaches · Families
SOUTH-EAST
Agrigento
The Valley of the Temples and Sicily's southern coast.
Ideal for: Culture · Beaches
EAST
Catania
A lively, characterful city at the foot of Mount Etna.
Ideal for: Culture · Nature
EAST
Taormina
History and beauty overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Ideal for: Couples · Culture
EAST
Messina
Discover the sea, history and culture of the Strait.
Ideal for: Beaches · Culture
ISLANDS
Aeolian Islands
Seven unforgettable volcanic islands.
Ideal for: Beaches · Islands
SOUTH-EAST
Syracuse
Ancient history on Sicily's eastern coast.
Ideal for: Culture · Beaches
SOUTH-EAST
Ortigia
The historic heart of Syracuse.
Ideal for: Culture · Couples
SOUTH-EAST
Marzamemi
A fishing village full of local flavour.
Ideal for: Beaches · Couples
SOUTH-EAST
Ragusa
Baroque elegance in the heart of the Hyblaean hills.
Ideal for: Villages · Culture
SOUTH-EAST
Marina di Ragusa
Golden beaches and a lively seaside atmosphere.
Ideal for: Beaches · Families
ISLANDS
Pantelleria
Wild landscapes, traditional dammusi and time to unwind.
Ideal for: Beaches · Nature
Compare Sicily's regions
A quick guide to choosing the right base for your itinerary.
Region
Best for
Main airports
Is a car recommended?
Suggested stay
Western Sicily
Beaches, culture, food and wine
Palermo, Trapani
Yes
7–10 days
Eastern Sicily
Nature, culture, Etna and the islands
Catania, Comiso, Reggio Calabria
It depends
7–10 days
South-east
Baroque towns, beaches and relaxation
Comiso, Catania
Yes
5–7 days
Islands
Beaches, nature and relaxation
Catania, Palermo, Trapani
Recommended
5–10 days
Which destination is right for you?
Featured destinations
Erice and the province of Trapani
A medieval town with spectacular views. Villages · Culture.
San Vito Lo Capo and the Zingaro coast
White sands and picture-perfect seas. Beaches · Families.
Val di Noto and south-eastern Sicily
The capital of Sicilian baroque. Culture · Food.
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