Sicily is the Mediterranean’s largest island, with Greek temples, Baroque towns, Mount Etna and a food culture all its own. Palermo and Catania have the most hotels and the lowest rates, while Taormina is the island’s classic, more expensive resort.
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Sicily is a regular Mediterranean cruise stop, with ships calling at Palermo, Messina (for Taormina) and Catania.
A hilltop resort with a Greek theatre and views of Etna — beautiful and usually the priciest base.
The lively capital, with markets, Arab-Norman churches and plenty of good-value hotels.
A Baroque city below Etna with the main airport — often the cheapest place to stay in eastern Sicily.
An ancient island old town full of guesthouses and small hotels.
A beach town with a Norman cathedral, on the train line east of Palermo.
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April–June and September–October are warm and good value. July and August are hot and busiest on the coast, while winter is mild and cheap in the cities.
Palermo and Catania have the largest choice and usually the lowest rates; Taormina is the most expensive base.
Yes. Buses and trains link Catania with Taormina, so many visitors stay in Catania for cheaper rooms.
Not for the main cities, which are linked by train and bus, but a car makes it much easier to explore the countryside and smaller towns.