WHY SICILY?
Why Sicily? Despite its close proximity to the Italian mainland, the beautiful island of Sicily remains distinctive in both its history and culture, offering even seasoned travellers a unique and memorable taste of the Mediterranean. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean with nine provinces dividing its intensely cultivated landscape. The Sicilians, renowned for prizing their unique heritage, welcome travellers looking to engage with the Sicilian culture and therefore offer a truly authentic Mediterranean experience to those willing to explore it. Immersed in an exceptionally diverse history, Sicily is widely understood to be not only an island of contrasts due to its eastern and western archaeological divide, but a world entirely unto itself.
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Separated by just 3km of water from southern Italy, Sicily is approximately a 3 hour flight from the UK. A number of airlines fly direct to Sicily from Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, Southend, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham, as well as Dublin. Sicily has 4 international airports: Catania (east), Palermo (north), Trapani (west) and Comiso (south). There are also regular flights to Sicily from mainland Italy and Sardinia for a combination holiday.
Embracing a kaleidoscope of cultural influences, Sicily offers a taste of the Mediterranean unlike any other island. Whilst it is still very much a part of Italy, Sicily and its inhabitants uphold the island’s cultural autonomy with pride. Its fusion of cultures not only impacts greatly upon the island’s archaeology, but also its cuisine, dialect and traditions, making Sicily a uniquely charming holiday destination.
From historical attractions to idyllic beaches, local delicacies to family friendly dining, the island of Sicily is able to accommodate all ages and preferences. As an Italian island, Sicily welcomes families with children of all ages and offers a range of activities to suit both parent and child alike. Couples can choose from a variety of differing styles of accommodation to suit their requirements. History lovers seeking to immerse themselves in the island’s unique past are spoilt for choice
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with a hugely varied range of archaeological remains scattered across the island. Whether in the heart of the island or on its coastal outskirts, Sicily has something to suit all tastes and budgets. With its superb restaurants, beautiful beaches, opulent hotels and arresting scenery, it is no wonder that Sicily is a popular holiday destination. However, it is the history of Sicily that sets it apart and draws in travellers from around the globe year upon year.
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