Sometimes called the Aeolian Islands (as the domain of Aeolus, god of the winds), the Lipari Islands are a volcanic archipelago visible from Sicily's eastern Tyrrhenian coast, easily accessible by ferry or hydrofoil from Milazzo and also Messina. The principal islands are Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Stromboli, Panarea and Vulcano. Here you'll find beautiful scenery, volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, good fishing and, of course, some great beaches. Do expect crowds in Summer months, and seasonal schedules for hotels and restaurants (which may be closed in Winter).

Palermo is a historic city in southern Italy, the capital of the autonomous region Sicily and the province of Palermo. The city is noted for its rich history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old. Palermo is located in the north-west of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, close to Messina and Catania. Its Arabic name was Jebel Utlamat (the Mountain of Fire). It is the largest active volcano in Europe, currently standing 3,329 metres (10,922 ft) high, though this varies with summit eruptions; the mountain is 21 m (69 ft) lower now than it was in 1981. It is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps. Etna covers an area of 1,190 km² (460 sq mi) with a basal circumference of 140 km. This makes it by far the largest of the three active volcanoes in Italy, being about two and a half times the height of the next largest, Mount Vesuvius.

Balestrate is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 25 km southwest of Palermo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,853 and an area of 3.9 km².

Cinisi is a comune in the province of Palermo in Sicily.

Isnello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 70 km southeast of Palermo.

Cefalu is a city and comune in the province of Palermo, located on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea about 75 km east from the provincial capital and 185 km west of Messina. The town is one of the major tourist attractions in the region.

Bagheria is a town in the Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.

Caccamo is a town located on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily in the Province of Palermo.

Capaci is a town and a commune in the Province of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. In 2004 the commune was inhabited by 10,129 people, with the density of 1,688.2 people per square kilometer.

Isola delle Femmine (Sicilian: Isula dî Fìmmini) is an Italian town in North-Western Sicily, administratively part of the province of Palermo. It has 6,208 inhabitants (as of 2001).

Piana degli Albanesi is an Italian comune in the Province of Palermo, Sicily. It has 6,227 inhabitants as of 2001.

Campofelice di Roccella is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 50 km southeast of Palermo.

Casteldaccia is a town in the province of Palermo, Sicilia, Italy. It is the seat of the Vini Corvo wine producer.

Caronia is a town and comune on the north coast of Sicily, in the province of Messina, about half way between Tyndaris (modern Tindari) and Cephaloedium (modern Cefalù).

Gioiosa Marea (Sicilian: Giujusa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 130 km east of Palermo and about 60 km west of Messina.

Borgetto in Sicilian: Lu Burgettu, is a small mountain town near the province of Palermo in Sicily. As of 2007 Borgetto had an estimated population of 6,875.  

Trabia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 30 km southeast of Palermo.

Santa Flavia, known as Solanto until 1880, is a town of 10,318 people in the province of Palermo.

Located in Carini, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Welcome at the Portorais Hotel located in Carini offering 39 rooms and 5 junior suites, all with sea views. You can visit Palermo’s monuments churches and historical markets, Monreale’s Dome, the ancient Greek temples and Theatre in Segesta and the old medieval castle in Carini with ease from the hotel location.

Located in Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Diving Center Gioiosa Marea offers dives supervised by authorized personnel for licensed divers and beginners on the beautiful beach of Cape Calavà in Gioiosa Marea in the province of Messina, reportedly one of the most beautiful beaches of the coast and a haven for all who love the sea. Diving Center Gioiosa Marea looks forward to your visit and boasts enchanting landscape of the coast overlooking the sea.

Located in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Villa Carlotta is a small, luxury hotel in Taormina, combining the warm Sicilian hospitality with modern comforts and traditional Italian design, elegance and charm.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Grand Hotel et Des Palmes is located right in the heart of the commercial and historic centre of Palermo, Italy and as such is an ideal port of call for all type of visitors. Those interested in Palermo Italy's cultural heritage will appreciate the pr...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Are you tired of reading about tours of Sicily that all look the same? Then it's time to join one of our tours at Travel Tourism, Best of Sicily Tours in Palermo Italy. The real difference is in the details. Best of Sicily tours are a great way to see Sic...

Located in Mondello, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Bed and Breakfast Villa Papiri is a villa in liberty style 150 meters away from a white sea-shore, located in Mondello, a fishing village 5 km away from Palermo, Italy. The bed and breakfast Villa Papiri is embodied in a garden full of trees such as p...

Located in Balestrate, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Bed and Breakfast La Casa Sul Mare, is located in a well-appointed building dated back to the 19th Century with a marvelous view on the Castellamare gulf in Balestrate Italy. It is an ideal place for anyone who wants to spend a pleasant stay far from ...

Located in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Dating back to 1885, Hotel Victoria is a family-run hotel in Taormina, and with its display of typical ancient Sicilian architecture, combined with its modern comforts, makes for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Hotel Elite rises in the very commercial center of the town of Palermo, just a few meters apart the historical zone of the town and is the ideal place where to have some nice and relaxing holidays. The Hotel  rises just a few walking minutes from...

Located in Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Ristorante Agriturismo Santa Margherita in Gioiosa Marea serves genuine good old fashioned home cooked meals in the traditional Sicilian manner. Only natural products are used and no excuses is needed to visit the Ristorante Agriturismo Santa Margherita in Gioiosa Marea for an excellent lunch or dinner and live music.