Sicily Travel
Palermo
We adored Palermo and can't wait to go back. It's a great place to go if you like a bigger city feel, exploring arts, history, opera houses that appear in the Sopranos and streets that are overflowing with life in the evening. We left wishing we had much more time!
Cefalù
Cefalù is a fishing town that sits on the coast beneath the base of a towering limestone cliff. It's not very large, and can be easily explored in a day, but the old town and cathedral are beautiful. It has a long, sandy beach right on the old town and the limestone cliff, La Rocca, is a popular hiking spot.
Scopello
Scopello is a very tiny village (basically one square!) on the coast west of Palermo. It has incredible scenery, nature and beaches though. We were stunned at pretty much every turn. We also surprisingly had one of our best meals in the town square.
Noto
Noto is an easy 45 minute drive from Syracuse. After an earthquake in 1693, Noto was rebuilt with monumental, baroque buildings. The old town is not large but extremely impressive and beautiful. Ask us about the rooftop bar overlooking the old town!
Ragusa
Approaching Ragusa, and seeing its buildings vertically stacked up the side of a hill, is nearly as impressive as being in the town. Full of tiny streets and an impressive cathedral, we only spent a day trip in Ragusa but were extremely charmed by it.
Taormina
Taormina is historically one of Sicily's main attractions. It was the location of White Lotus Season 2. It tends to be more crowded, touristy and expensive than other parts of Sicily. It wasn't our favorite place, but we visited during a time of extreme dense fog.
Agrigento, Trapani, Erice, & San Vito Lo Capo
We haven't visited these places but would like to! Agrigento is famous for its Greek ruins. Trapani is an ancient port town with a beautifully preserved old town. Erice is medieval hill town known for its stunning views. San Vito Lo Capo is known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily.