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

In the old days water-vendors went round the streets with a small container (the bozza) with cold water in it, with a little bottle of aniseed and glasses (gotti); from 1860 on, some of them got into the corners of squares with a little table (tavulidda) ...

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...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The construction of Palazzo Asmundo in Palermo, Italy dates back to the year 1615. It was started by a certain doctor Baliano along the ancient “road of Cassaro” (today Corso Vittorio Emanuele) that had been widened and rectified in 1567 at the behest...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Perched on a shallow cliff in Sicily overlooking the Sea of Palermo, Italy, is the Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo, a world-class hotel that is reminiscent of a small castle, where all guests are treated like royalty. Set in fragrant, terraced gardens, Villa I...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Grande Albergo Sole Hotel is one of the historical buildings of Palermo’s. Since the beginning of the last century this hotel has welcomed leisure and business travellers. Charmingly restyled, it is located in Palermo, Italy right in the heart of th...

Located in Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Pietro Sciortino timeless images are part of the very life of Sicily, and he has become one of the island's foremost artists. An "artist" not because he paints pictures, but because his unique interpretations reflect the mind of a true visi...

Located in Lipari, Messina, Sicily, Italy

The adventure of Filippino is begun with the arrival to Lipari di Filippino Bernardi in 1910, and the creation of a small restaurant for the inhabitants of the island The modest restaurant opened by Filippino Bernardi so many years ago has been replaced...

Located in Mondello, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The calm, the fragrances of zagara and gelsomino characterize the relaxant atmosphere of our home. Bed and Breakfast Al Mandarino in Palermo Italy is wrapped in palermitan gardens and it offer you the opportunity to enjoy of the splendid see of the Sicili...

Located in Carini, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Welcome at the Portorais Hotel located in Carini offering 39 rooms and 5 junior suites, all with sea views. You can visit Palermo’s monuments churches and historical markets, Monreale’s Dome, the ancient Greek temples and Theatre in Segesta and the old medieval castle in Carini with ease from the hotel location.

Located in Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy

Welcome to the recently renovated Hotel Cairoli situated in the center of Messina Italy. Sporting 57 rooms all equipped with heating, air conditioning, hygienic services, a direct telephone, TV and automatic wide awake service. The Hotel Cairoli rooms al...