Summer in Sicily

from The Signature | July 10, 2020

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Missing travel? Want to leave the triangle but need inspiration? You can have an amazing vacation without leaving the island! Here are just a few trips Sigonella families have taken this summer. Want to share yours? Email thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!

ASHLEY MARTIN

Where: San Vito Lo Capo, Erice, Trapani, and Zingaro.

Who: Our family (my husband and our 2 and 5 year old sons) and our neighbor friends (husband, wife, and 9 and 13 year old daughters)

We drove to San Vito Lo Capo and spent the day exploring the beach town. Then spent a day exploring Erice (an extremely old castle village) and Trapani (known for their salt flats). We also spent a day venturing to the Zingaro Nature Reserve to hike a trail to their secluded beach that is popular for snorkeling.

Best Surprise: The water is beautifully clear! We also weren’t expecting to see such gorgeous cliffs and rock formations.

LAUREN PEPPERS

Where: Marzamemi

Who: My husband and I and our two children (ages 4 and 2)

Marzamemi is just under an hour and a half drive away from Marinai heading south towards Syracuse/Gela on the E45. A small seaside fishing village that offers charming views in every direction, it is easily walkable, even with a stroller for littles. Plus, there’s easy parking right along the beach.

Best Advice: It’s a great place to grab a bite to eat along the water, a refreshing cup of gelato or granita, and soak up the lovely scenery!

KRISTIN CLIPPERTON-ALLEN

Where: Aeolian Islands

Who: My husband, our 2 year old, 4 year old, and our babysitter

We all drove to the beach and stayed overnight in Milazzo before catching the hydrofoil to Lipari the next morning. We based ourselves at Casa Janca in Canetto while we explored Lipari, Vulcano, and Panarea. We ate incredible food, saw gorgeous beaches, and did an Airbnb Experience kayaking around Vulcano.

Unexpected Highlight: I fell in love with the cat sanctuary across from Giardini Lipari.