Destinations - Italy - Sicily
Many races have inhabited Sicily throughout its varied and turbulent history and so it’s no surprise that they have all carved and shaped their culture into the way of life here. The Straits of Messina might only be 4 kilometres wide separating the island from |  |
the toe of Italy, but the stretch of water is enough for most locals to consider themselves "Sicilian" rather than "Italian".
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, the landscape and the coastline varies
considerably from the east dominated by Europe’s most active volcano, Mt. Etna which stands 3300m high to the salt pans near Trapani in the west.
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Local Cuisine
Being an island, seafood is dominant in Sicilian cuisine.
In Sicily a strong north African influence is evident in cooking, with couscous, peppers, aubergines tomatoes and chillies used frequently.
Pastries and deserts are excellent in Sicily especially ice creams and Sicily is the spiritual home of Zabaglione heavily laced with the local Marsala sweet wine.
Local Attractions
- The Greek theatre outside Taormina
- The "round Etna" railway
- Catania old town
- Temple of Concord near Agrigento
- Ancient Siracusa and Segesta
- Islands off Sicily easily accessible by boat or hydrofoil
