"Sicily" Sicilia by Alice-Kees

Sicilia Travel Guide: 3,309 reviews and 6,781 photos

An old drawing of Mt Etna seen from Taormina

The Godfather Island

In the spring of 2002 we enjoyed a 2 weeks holiday on the isle of Sicily. With Youri, our son of 9 months by then, we stayed at two different places from where we made a number of day trips. The first week we stayed in the centre of Taormina which is located near the slopes of Mount Etna while the second week we hired an appartment just outside the lovely town of Cefalu on the northern coast, about 45 mins. driving from Palermo. This way, we were able to see the main sights of the island with our rented car.

Two weeks is by far not enough to see the island. If you're interested in history, nature and like to relax every now and then I would say at least 3 weeks would be necessary not including visits to the Eolian Islands to the north, and some of the other islands off the west and south coast.

Having seen only part 1 of The Godfather, we were also keen to visit some of the filming locations on the island and to grab some of the old "Godfather" atmosphere in sleepy villages.

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LAST ADDITION:
- Sicily in black & white travelogue
- The best road map for Sicily

Last visit to Sicilia: May 2002
Intro Updated Jul 31, 2003
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Road Map Transportation (1)

The best road map available for Sicily is the one of Touring Club Italiano which is available in any Sicilian bookshop.... more travel advice

The old tuna plant at Scopello - Sicilia

Some true Sicilian Beachlife! Off The Beaten Path (1)

This very photogenic beach we found just outside the village of Scopello, at the site of a former tuna processing plant.... more travel advice

"You rise the entrance fees and this car is yours" - Sicilia

Mafia controls the entrance fees Tourist Traps (1)

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Comments (8)

cheekymarieh Jul 9, 2004 at 1:26 PM Report Abuse

Scopello looks amazing. I will have to make sure I visit it.
XenoHumph Mar 29, 2004 at 9:10 AM Report Abuse

Nice page on an island that I always dream to visit! Great B&W picts!
MarvintheMartian Mar 28, 2004 at 4:36 AM Report Abuse

Great set of pages on Sicilia - thanks to Leipzig for pointing me this way! Italy is my most travelled country (out of the UK) and there is so much more I need to see here.
squareface Jan 14, 2004 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the information.
mamushka Sep 14, 2003 at 5:24 AM Report Abuse

Very beautiful page Alice. Sicily looks very beautiful!
Leipzig Sep 14, 2003 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

Great page! Beautiful photos on your travelogues!
nicolettart Aug 27, 2003 at 8:34 AM Report Abuse

Nice Sicilia page--enjoyed your tips and travelogues--I would love to see more!
daddygila Aug 8, 2003 at 6:19 PM Report Abuse

I've been to Sicily twice-my grandparents having come from Agrigento. I love your B&w pics...GREAT JOB !!!