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 Campofelice di Roccella, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

In the province of Palermo, not far from Cefalu, 5 minutes by car from the sea, you will find the Bed and Breakfast Cose di Calzata, situated in the orange and olive groves of the Giardina organic Farm in Campofelice di Roccella, Italy; it is the ide...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Bed and Breakfast 4 QUARTI is located in an old palace in Palermo, Italy belonging to a noble sicilian family the "Arone di Valentino". It was built at the end of XVII century on the foundations of a Medieval palace in the heart of the historic Kassaro ar...

Located in Balestrate, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Residence Marino, situated in Balestrate (Palermo), is close to the sandy beach (800 m.), with a panoramic view on a crystalline tourquaise-green sea. The Residence offers large and comfortable apartments from 4 up to 6 people (living-room, kitchen, b...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Welcome to the official web-site of the Fratelli Pasqualino Theatre in Palermo Italy . The Pupi Siciliani—a unique kind of large and heavy marionettes covered with knightly armor—are the traditional form of epic popular theatre that developed ...

Located in Cefalu, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Bed and Breakfast Villa Rosa, in Palermo Italy is a 3 star B&B found in the wonderful Gulf of Cefalu. It is immersed in a small peaceful oasis despite being close to the historic center and sea. The Bed and Breakfast Villa Rosa in Palermo Italy has a...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Bed and Breakfast Casa Orioles, is a solution for the traveler, who is tired of the usual package holiday and itineraries of Palermo, Italy. It's a new approach yet at the same time an old way of traveling: well informed and educational allowing you to s...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Fashion Museum, Tre Secoli Di Moda, hosts an exhibit of fabulous Sicilian Fashions, the collection belonged to the family of Sicilian Arezzo in Palermo, Italy. Through the rich set of examples which, the collection offers a broad appreciation of the d...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Addaura Hotel Residence Congressi, is far 150 meters from the sea in the beautiful gulf of Mondello, Palermo, Italy. The structure offers Hotel, Residence, a modern Congress Center, Restaurant, Swimming Pool with hydro-massage for adults and a small one f...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The oldest inhabitants of the old town centre of Palermo, Italy like to tell that during the epidemic that struck the city at the beginning of the 20th century the people who went and had something to eat at the Trattoria Casa del Brodo in Vittorio Emanue...

Located in Castellammare del Golfo, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Situated in the centre of Castellammare del Golfo, the Hotel Punta Nord-Est consists of hotel rooms, a Suite, Junior Suites and disabled access rooms with seaview terraces. The Hotel Punta Nord-Est serves buffet breakfasts in a Mediterranean courtyard and is near equipped beaches with deckchairs and beach umbrellas in Castellammare del Golfo.