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.

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.

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 Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

In the Capital of island, among baroque churches and markets of islamic memory, there is the Hotel del Centro with all mod cons The Hotel del Centro has opened recently and it is situated in the old town centre of Palermo, Italy very close to the most imp...

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 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 Mondello, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Bed and Breakfast CapoGallo is situated in the bay of Mondello, adjacent to a natural Mount Gallo reserve, which is a cape of carsica nature that was born to the North West of Palermo, Italy between Mondello and Sferracavallo. Bed and Breakfast CapoGa...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Welcome to the small Comunity Development church dedicated to St. Catherine known as Chiesa San Giovanni Battista. For many years the Comunity Development church, Chiesa San Giovanni Battista in Palermo Italy was officiated by a monaco of St. Martin. Th...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Situated in the commercial heart of Palermo, Italy, surrounded by greenery and lying between Giardino Inglese, Villa Garibaldi and Villa Trabia, Hotel Excelsior Palace is an important reference point for business customers and those who intend to experie...

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 Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Villa Ducale in Taormina is a small, luxurious boutique hotel housed in an aristocratic villa with outstanding views of the sea and Mount Etna.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Ucciardhome is an oasis of luxury and well-being in the heart of Palermo, Italy's old city center, just a short walk from the city's main shopping area. All the rooms are large, with big windows, terraces or balconies and large en-suite bathrooms w...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Museum of Specola located in the Astronomico Observatory of Palermo, Italy includes a rich collection of astronomical instruments, watches, meteorological and topographical tools, equipment physics and geomagnetismo. The collection is housed in the pr...