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 Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Rumor has it that Capricci di Sicilia, in the heart of Palermo, Italy next to the Teatro Politeama, is the best Restaurant in town for cassata siciliana (sponge cake with sheep's-milk ricotta and candied fruit). Only typical Sicilian specialties are serve...

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

The Sant Elia Hotel is a modern three-star hotel situated in the historic centre of Messina (Sicily, Italy). Walking distance to "Duomo", shopping center, hydroplanes and train station. Easy access to car park (special price for our guests) and bus termi...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

In Farmhouse Saint Thorn House, in Palermo Italy you will be welcomed with gentleness and professionalism from persons that desire to let you discover the beauties of their land. We open the doors of our house to let you rediscover the wild...

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 Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, Italy

The BedandBreakfast Mare Blu is located in North-East of Sicily , in the charming village of Gioiosa Marea in front of Aeolian islands in Italy. We are at 200 metres from the sea,and just two steps from the center of the city, just one minute walking ...

Located in Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, Italy

The Bed and Breakfast Mare Blu is located only 200 metres from the sea in the charming village of Gioiosa Marea in the North-East of Sicily in front of the Aeolian islands. The Bed and Breakfast Mare Blu is built over two floors composing a mini apartment that sleeps 5 and four double rooms with private bathroom, and a big kitchen. LAN and WIFI internet are available in all rooms, open all year heating is free charge in winter. The Bed and Breakfast Mare Blu Gioiosa Marea is tastefully decorated and totally renovated.

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 "Masseria" (a word that defines an ancient self-sufficient rural structure held by Landlords in southern Italy in the last centuries where grains, olives and grapes where transformed) "Rossella" was edified on the late '700s on the ruins of an ancient...

Located in Lampedusa, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

With Da Mannino take a trip in a boat aboard Selene II. You will visit the most beautiful Coves and Caves of Lampedusa with lunch on the boat (optional) departure times 10,30 re-entry times 17,30. Da Mannino,owns boats, cars and scooters of different b...

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Green Manors Country Hotel. Green Manors Country Hotel is located in the southern part of Italy in Messina, Sicily . Information, features and services of Green Manors Country Hotel in Messina : 9 rooms: 5 standard double rooms, 2 superior rooms with p...