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 Lipari, Messina, Sicily, Italy

In a familiar atmosphere and in means to a bloomed garden taste the fresh fish of the islands that are found on the typical plates of the eoliana kitchen.

Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

In a unique and magic atmosphere, the Hotel Medusa in Lampedusa (Italy) is situated between Guitgia Bay and Salina Cove; the vaguely Arabic style building is both refined and elegant, in the typical colours of the Mediterranean. The interior is made up of...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Castelbuono owes its origins to Ventimiglia, Gentlemen's County, Geraci, who, in early 1300, decided to build a castle on the hill overlooking the old farmhouse "Ypsigro" called Castello di Castelbuono in Palermo, Italy. Castello di Castelbuono is a great...

Located in Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Borgo Restaurant situated in Borgo San Francesco in Gioiosa Marea is an enchanting restaurant offering traditional Sicilian specialities with floor-to-ceiling windows enhancing the views. Local and bottled wines are served and all produce is fresh sometimes grown only steps away from the Borgo Restaurant, vegetarian meals are also catered - staff are friendly and committed to pleasing the discerning guest. Cooking classes are also offered to groups at the Borgo Restaurant in Gioiosa Marea.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Library, Biblioteca di STORIA PATRIA of the Society for the History Sicilian homeland began to establish themselves early in 1873 through purchases, but mainly due to large donations and related (Special Funds) of illustrious Sicilian personalities in...

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Surrounded by vegetation, located in a peaceful area with a splendid view, in harmony with the landscape, La Canna Hotel in Messina (Italy), a traditional Eolian house, whose original structure has been entirely kept, is open the whole year long. Courtes...

Located in Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Greta Restaurant in Taormina is renowned for its excellent cooking and wide range of vegetarian options, and you can take in the panoramic views from the rooftop restaurant as you enjoy your meal.

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Casa Giuditta offers travelers beautiful Air-Con 17th century Self Catering apartments in the centre of the city, near the sea in Sicily-(ITALY) in the town of Palermo, Italy. The fully furnished apartments may be rented by the day or week and can accommo...

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Federico Secondo Hotel is situated in Montalbano Elicona in Messina (Italy), with stunning views overlooking the valley of the river Elicona, a truly wonderful location surrounded by beautiful landscapes, just 20 km from the Sea. Form the moment you ar...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Orto Botanico di Palermo (Palermo Botanical Gardens) is both a Botanical Gardens and a research and educational institution forming part of, and managed by, the Department of Botany of the University of Palermo, Italy. The gardens are currently home...