Situated slightly to the east of Palermo, for those completing a circuit in west Sicily, Cefalù often gets left off the menu. And this is also true for those sticking to east Sicily, because Cefalù is still miles away! And this, in my experience leads to one of 2 things happening. Either Cefalù gets missed […]
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If you’re visiting the west of Sicily than Cefalù is a must-see destination! Boasting a cute beach that diverts nicely from the usual rocky offering on this island, the gorgeous spot is also home to a historic old town, awash with quaint streets, great restaurants and a mighty old Cathedral. Well, come on, this is […]
I sometimes feel travel blogging is a bit like being a parent, we shouldn’t have favourites… but invariably we do! And so it is with Favignana in Sicily, for while I absolutely loved the whole of this Italian island, I have to be honest and say that Favignana stole a little bit more of the […]
Let’s be honest for a moment here, who doesn’t want to holiday in Sicily? The most southerly part of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean, this incredible part of Europe boasts sensational weather, fabulous history, amazing food, great coast and a fascinating culture influenced by nearby North Africa, as well as the sun-baked […]
The roaring capital of Sicily is a feast for all those who lay eyes on her… both literally and metaphorically! Indeed it’s hard not to be blown away (and have your waistline seriously expanded) during a trip to this vibrant and authentic city, which definitely ranks among my favourite places on the island. With a […]
2 of Europe’s most popular cities, there’s no question that if you haven’t visited either Amsterdam or Prague before, then you definitely should! The sort of destinations you return to time and time again – or at least I find myself returning there again and again! – there’s always something new to discover in these […]
In my general travel experience, it has to be said that travelling to islands never works out as cheap as hitting up mainland destinations. There’s usually an added cost of getting there, plus services tend to be a little more expensive after you arrive too – either due to the fact that options are limited, […]
It’s as if fate knew I was going to write this piece… This week I’ve met 2 new Italians (friends of friends who live in London too) and when I asked them both to name their favourite part of their home country, both said (without a moment’s hesitation I might add), Sicily. Ummmm hello! Even […]
Growing ever more popular, Sicily is absolutely one of my favourite regions to visit in Italy – not least because, situated at the south of the country (just off the toe of the boot), it’s heavy on the sun hours and hot on the Mediterranean heat! And of course, it has all the amazing trappings […]
If you’re heading on your first trip to Sicily as I was recently, then the choice about where to stay here is a question you’re likely to face. As the largest island in the Mediterranean (something else I didn’t know before I visited!), getting from one part of Sicily to another can take hours, which […]