Sicily is probably our favourite of the Italian islands. But, with an incredible wealth of things to see and do, and so much to offer the discerning traveller from historic cities to glorious beaches and from active volcanoes to incredible rural landscapes, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start! So we’ve compiled our own ultimate bucket list of things to do in Sicily to inspire you!
- Climb Mount Etna
- Enjoy a concert at the ancient Teatro Greco in Taormina
- Explore Sicily’s capital city of Palermo
- Admire the glittering mosaics at the cathedral at Monreale
- Watch the sun set at the Scala dei Turchi
- Swim in the Alcantara Gorge
- Go island hopping on the seven Aeolian Islands – Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi.
- Take a cable car to the hilltop town of Erice
- Explore the underground tunnels in Ortigia
- Enjoy a wine tasting in Marsala
- Marvel at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the ancient temples overlooking the sea in Selinunte
- Explore the lunar landscape of Pantellaria
- Watch a traditional puppet show
- Follow in the footsteps of Inspector Montalbano around Ragusa
- Enjoy a carnival experience in Acireale
- Eat your body weight in couscous at San Vito Lo Capo’s couscous festival!
- Climb La Rocca di Cefalu
- Visit the salt plains and flamingoes in Trapani
- Spend the day on the beach on Isola Bella
- Visit the world’s largest collection of Roman remains at Piazza Armerina
- Whisper your secrets into the Ear of Dionysius
- See the mummies in the Capuchin Convent of Savoca
- Visit the Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime in Syracuse
- Enjoy a chocolate making workshop in Modica
- Be amazed at the colourful creations at Noto’s Infiorata
- Be at one with nature at the Zingaro or Torre Salsa nature reserves
- Walk the streets of Catania
- Visit the UNESCO World heritage site of the towns of the Val di Noto
- Eat your way through the local markets
- Visit the transformation of the old city of Gibellina, destroyed by the 1968 earthquake, and tuned into a concrete piece of art.
And for something completely different, you could add an extra thing to your Sicily bucket list by visiting the quirky penis themed cafe in Castelmola!
If you’d like to visit Sicily, check out the selection of villas in Sicily from Bookings For You, giving you the perfect base to start ticking off that Sicily bucket list!