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.

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.

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).

Messina is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, Italy and the capital of the province of Messina. It has a population of c. 240,000 inhabitants in the city proper and about 500,000 in the metropolitan area.

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.

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.

Taormina is a comune and small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina, about midway between Messina and Catania.

Located in Santa Flavia, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

A half an hour from Palermo, Italy overlooking the magnificent sea on the northern coast of Sicily between Santa Flavia and Trabia, where picturesque seaside villages dot the coastline of the crystal-clear Tyrrhene sea like fjords among the rocks, creatin...

Located in Cefalu, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Cathedral of Cefalu is not, as with other Sicilian churches, a combination of a longitudinal and centralized floor plan. It is a straightforward Romanesque basilica with a transept, partly vaulted and partly covered with an open woodwork roof. The ma...

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Welcome to Jolly Restaurant dello Stretto, located in the Jolly Hotel Messina serving Sicilian and Italian cuisine. This contemporary hotel restaurant has the most panoramic view of the wharves that service the ships coming in from Reggio Calabria, along...

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

The Best Western Europa Palace Hotel in Messina (Italy) is ideally located: only few kilometres from the most famous tourist sites along the Ionic coast: Taormina, Etna and the Aeolian Islands. For its privileged position, the Hotel is the ideal place for...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Cottages Cala Rossa, 2 Self Catering cottages in Palermo Italy are available for guests that stay at least a week: 7 nights from Saturday evening to Saturday morning. They are inserted in an ample park planted with trees of over 3o.ooo mqs with tennis cou...

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Built in the late 50's by the Istituto Talassografico of the CNR, The Aquarium of Messina is located in the interior of the Mazzini Villa. In 1986 it was donated to the City Hall. Housing many different varietes of fish and Invertibrates among the gues...

Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Cupola Bianca is situated in a dominant position (in respect of the small village of Lampedusa in Italy), on a headland where tall palm trees look down over olive, carub and hibiscus plants. This greenery transforms the garden into an oasis of colou...

Located in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Arriving at Ristorante Trattoria Da Nino in Taormina is like going home, but better. It's a feast for the senses, the food is so fresh and light, the staff so charming, the service wonderful and attentive, the location off the beaten track with a view that stretches out to the sea beyond what your eyes can see.

Located in Isnello, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

La Locanda del Lago, is a delightful Restaurant on the lake floor in Zucchi Madonie Park between Battle Plan and Plan Zucchi in Isnello (1350 meters above sea level), Palermo, Italy. In a beautiful forest area of secular Agrifogli reaching the 15 meter...

Located in Cinisi, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Situated close to Cinisi at 7 kms from the airport and 20 kms from Palermo downtown Magaggiari Hotel Resort is the only 4 stars hotel which offers three different types of accomodation. New building, opened in 2005, is divided in 27 hotel rooms, 13 resid...