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Over 2,500 years at a strategic crossroads of the western world have left Sicily with an unparalleled historical legacy. Nowhere else have Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Germans, Spanish, Italians and even British left such an indelible impression. Whether you are more attracted by Greek temples, Roman villas and aqueducts, Norman cathedrals or Baroque churches, Sicily offers a range of historical sites that is not easily matched.
Yes, our island is Italian. And French and Spanish and Greek. Sicily is the world's island. A place where time and tradition have been forged by people and faiths from the north and south, from the east and west. Timeless beauty in eclectic diversity: Europe, Africa and Asia in one magical moment...
A world in itself, Sicily, in all its complexities, is a land like no other. The place where the mountains meet the sea. Sicilia, the island in the sun, is home to Heavenly beaches, majestic mountains and Europe's greatest natural wonder, Monte Etna. Sicily's coasts are gold with orange and lemon orchards. In north-eastern Sicily you'll find lush forests. In the central regions you'll encounter rugged land and rolling hills.
Dignified vineyards, ancient olive groves, hardy almond orchards and endless wheat fields complete the picture. Summer is an amber land under a sky of blue. Winter finds palm trees dusted with snow in a surreal symphony. Spring is a rainbow of wild flowers set against the greenest fields : any season is perfect for a visit to Sicily.
If you are interested to find out more about our beautiful island, please visit our blog featuring a large collection of travel reviews, recipes, helpful information and much more.
Getting there from Europe :
Ryanair flies twice a day from London Stansted to Palermo, although the afternoon flight is normally only available between May & October.
British Airways four times a week from London Gatwick to Catania, although this service only operates between May & October.
Air Malta flies three times a week from London Gatwick to Catania, although during the off-peak months this service is reduced to Mondays and Thursdays only.
Easy Jet has just launched a new daily flight from Gatwick to Palermo.
Alitalia offers a daily indirect scheduled service to both Palermo and Catania departing from London Heathrow. This service requires a change of aircraft at either Milan or Rome.
Meridiana also offers an indirect scheduled service to both Palermo and Catania, with a change of aircraft at Florence. Flights can be booked by calling 020 7839 2222.
Ryanair flies twice a day from London Stansted to Palermo, although the afternoon flight is normally only available between May & October.
British Airways four times a week from London Gatwick to Catania, although this service only operates between May & October.
Air Malta flies three times a week from London Gatwick to Catania, although during the off-peak months this service is reduced to Mondays and Thursdays only.
Easy Jet has just launched a new daily flight from Gatwick to Palermo.
Alitalia offers a daily indirect scheduled service to both Palermo and Catania departing from London Heathrow. This service requires a change of aircraft at either Milan or Rome.
Meridiana also offers an indirect scheduled service to both Palermo and Catania, with a change of aircraft at Florence. Flights can be booked by calling 020 7839 2222.
weather & climate
The climate in Sicily is known as "Mediterranean" which means that the summers are hot and dry and the winters are mild with light rainfall. In particular the Sicilian winter is typically short and lasts only between December and February. The summer season can often seem long, as Spring and Autumn offer a continuation of the warm temperatures and long hours of sunlight. The warm Mediterranean climate, along with an almost total absence of frost, allows Sicily to grow an abundance of crops. Citrus and olive groves, prickly-pears, watermelons and wine-making grapes are in evidence everywhere. Average temperatures range from 35° in the summer months to 10° during the winter. Rainfall is mainly confined to the winter months, most notably November, December and January, although it can be considered light by Northern European standards.
The climate in Sicily is known as "Mediterranean" which means that the summers are hot and dry and the winters are mild with light rainfall. In particular the Sicilian winter is typically short and lasts only between December and February. The summer season can often seem long, as Spring and Autumn offer a continuation of the warm temperatures and long hours of sunlight. The warm Mediterranean climate, along with an almost total absence of frost, allows Sicily to grow an abundance of crops. Citrus and olive groves, prickly-pears, watermelons and wine-making grapes are in evidence everywhere. Average temperatures range from 35° in the summer months to 10° during the winter. Rainfall is mainly confined to the winter months, most notably November, December and January, although it can be considered light by Northern European standards.
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