Any tips for travelling around sicily?

Question

thinking for going for a week in september. would like to see as much as possible. any tips welcome, thanks

Answer 1

Yeah dont go to Sicily go to Sorrento instead far nicer and much more to do!

Answer 2

Drive on the right.

Answer 3

Don't wear a Leeds scarf.

Answer 4

Don't do as I did years ago, and stand in the sea so that the locals could not throw little bombs into the waters to kill the fish.  Actually, it wasn't the locals, it was the Mafia.  Also, get to know the women, and if you know any Italian, offer to write their letters to their husbands in Germany.  Also, take very careful note of the wonderful way children are treated.  Don't bother with sightseeing, that is not very important.

Answer 5

I cannot believe the number of stupid answers -

( I mean it )

I'm Australian ,Born in Palermo ( 1954 )

Austrian parents ,Grew up in Malta .

To answer your legitimate question ...

I first need to know what kind of person

you are ,and what you expect from your trip .

Sicily ,is not small ( 9 Provinces ) all different

from each other  in attitudes , food , history ,people

and so on...

In any case if I were you , I wouldn't stay in a big city

like for instance Palermo or Catania .

Go for a day trip ( Bus ) then back  .

want to see Palermo =stay in Mondello or Sferracavallo .

Want to see Trapani  = Stay in Erice or Alcamo marina

Siracusa - Messina  = Are small towns fairly clean

with many options  of  sight seeings  ,including

Taormina .

For the rest ...As I said : I don't know  what you are after

Forget all the B*^*^ *t  about the mafia  .

Frank from Perth

Answer 6

A week is not a lot of time.... there is so much to see and do in the "California of the Mediterranean"!

You may be flying into Palermo.... Explore the city - it's magical. The take a train or bus to Marsala to enjoy the sea, the wine and the slat pools at sun set. Go on down to Agrigento (take an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun) and visit the Valley of the Temples - it's 100X's better than what you'll find in Greece and the food is so much better!! Then take the long trip to Noto - the best in Sicilian Baroque. The sea there is inviting and the food out of this world (try the tiny tomatoes for near by Pachino. The head up to Siracusa to see the out door theater and the archaeological museum. Then move on up to Catania - the opra house, the food sea and night life!!! And if you have time go up to the Etna and visit the tallest active vulcano in the Med. Finally - to the province of Messina to visit Taormina.... a dream village!

I told you that a week wouldn't be enough!!!

Answer 7

In Sicily; never accept an offer you can't refuse!

Answer 8

Don't bother going up Etna, not much to see (especially in the mist) and the shops are tacky.

Walk around the back streets of Syracuse.

Answer 9

When's the best time to visit Sicily?

For general sightseeing, we recommend the periods October through November and March through June. For skiing on Mount Etna, late January and early February are best. If you're a dedicated vacationer who can't get enough sunshine and beaches, we recommend June through September. Remember, however, that July, August and the first two weeks of September are extremely hot, and bear in mind that almost everybody in Italy goes on vacation in August, making for crowded beaches during that month.

Visit as much cities as u can.

Answer 10

Come to China instead. I love it here and the people are so friendly and welcoming that I can't think of anywhere else in the world that I want to go to now.

Answer 11

dont upset the Mafia...

Answer 12

Wear body armour!!

Answer 13

watch out for horses heads in your bed

Answer 14

watch out for the godfather

Answer 15

Don't join the mafia,

trust me,it will only end in tears.

Answer 16

Don't travel alone

Answer 17

Bring a "lupara"!

Answer 18

Watch out for the mafia

Answer 19

Hmm... Sicily is way more fun in Summer, but you can still look at Mount Etna

Answer 20

First and foremost when traveling overseas, Inform Your embassy Where you are going and for how long, Give then a complete itinerary. The cabs are the best way to get around, locals do offer rooms for rent.

Locals are however reluctent to except reservations more then 2 days prior. If adventurous simply show up at the door. OR you can via your travel agent rent a Vila. But stay away from the tourist hotels, not a good way to soak-up the people and culture.