Italy Travel Notes

by Clint Jhonson

What do you think about when you hear someone talk about Sicily? Some of us think about old movies with Sicilian Mob. If you want to discover a new face of Sicily and a wonderful travel destination, do not hesitate to include it among your places-to-spend-the-holiday inventory. An autonomous region of Italy, Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Here you will find Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe.

Phoenicians, Punic settlers from Carthage and Greeks colonized Sicily, a land with a rich history, in the 8th century BC. Sicily was part of the great Greek civilization. In the year 242 BC, Sicily became a Roman province. Due to its strategic position in the center of the Mediterranean Basin, many settles chose to colonize it. Today, Sicily has a population of almost 5 million, but there are 10 million Sicilian descendants around the world in USA, Argentina, Canada, Australia and EU countries.

The population on the island is very heterogeneous, with many immigrants from Tunisia, Morocco, Nigeria, India, Romania, Russia and China. A unique place full of art, beautiful landscapes, archaeology, history and tradition, Sicily is a seventh heaven for tourists. If you want to discover this island, all you have to do is to rent an apartment for the holiday or one of the exquisite Sicily villas. You can do that with a substantial advantage for you by opting for one of the available last minute Sicily packages.

The reason why Sicily fascinates millions of people today is its tumultuous historical past. Sicily was a Greek colony, a Roman province, an Arab emirate, a Norman kingdom and many more. These civilizations left behind vestiges seen today, such as the Phoenician settlements, Punic cities, Greek temples, Roman amphitheatres and Arab castles. Sicily is a mixture of European, African and Asian influences.

There is also a conglomeration of styles, so you can see classical, Romanesque, gothic and baroque buildings in the same place. This diversity attracts tourists from all over the world, who come to spend an interesting holiday in the beautiful Sicily villas. If you are looking for last minute Sicily accommodation, you will find a list of available apartments and villas.

This land benefits from the blessing of a wonderful landscape, with extravagant mountains and divine beaches, with coasts enclosed by orange and lemon orchards, with delightful forests in the northeast and rolling hills in the centre. Olive plantations, vineyards and wheat fields complete the picture. The blue sky of Sicily and its green fields are unforgettable memories.

Another of Sicily’s attractions is its famous cookery. Here, you will find some unique dishes not made anywhere else in the world, such as “Tonno alla palermitana” (tuna Palermo style), “Il timbale del gattopardo” (Sicilian pie), “Caponata” (eggplants with tomatoes and olives) and “Maccu di San Giuseppe” (bean paste with fennel). There is no wonder that so many people come here for their holiday and that last minute Sicily packages and Sicily villas are in great demand.

On our website, you will find the best Sicily villas and last minute Sicily packages. You will find all the information you need in order to take the right decision: price, location, photos. If you want to discover a magical place where people and traditions from the north, south, east and west mix to create a unique culture, come to Sicily. You will discover the exquisiteness and mixture of an island like no other.

About the Author

Sicily is a land of diversity and great natural beauty, an inimitable historical and cultural place. Spend an unforgettable holiday on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. If you are looking for last minute Sicily accommodation, you may be certain that you will find the best Sicily villas and hotels. This will be the best holiday you ever had.

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