What to see in Sicily: Top 20 places to visit!

What to see in Sicily?

Here's the ranking of the TOP 20 places to visit, recommended by almost 400,000 fans of Holidays in Sicily, to help you choose where to go and what to see. Discover what you shouldn’t miss, then find your holiday villa in Sicily — one of the top Mediterranean destinations with stunning landscapes and scenery.

We asked the fans of our Facebook page to tell us the places they liked the most during their holidays and after reviewing their recommendations and their responses, we were able to establish a ranking that will be of great help to organize your Vacation in Sicily and to start your search for a Villa in Sicily.

Here are the 20 places in Sicily that you can’t miss!

1) TAORMINA, a small town in the province of Messina, certainly the most well-known tourist Mediterranean destination and an obligatory stop on a holiday in Sicily, thanks to the extraordinary natural resources, monuments and a great historical and cultural value.

2) SYRACUSE, city listed in World Heritage by UNESCO, is probably one of the greatest testimony of historical Mediterranean civilizations.

3) ERICE and TRAPANI, located in the western part of the island, combining the charm of history and nature with one of the best views in the world.

4) PALERMO, (UNESCO World Heritage Site) capital of the region and its seaside resort, Mondello, are probably the synthesis of Sicily, offering history, culture, traditions, nature and high quality travel services.

5) The archaeological site of the VALLE DEI TEMPLI (UNESCO World Heritage Site), near Agrigento, which is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, and the SCALA DEI TURCHI, a spectacular white cliff near Realmonte.

6) Mount ETNA (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the largest active volcano in Europe, able to offer unique scenery and landscapes, both in summer and in winter. Just a few kilometers from Catania Airport, Mount Etna can easily be reached by rental car. It offers a unique landscape, with Sicily’s highest peaks and stunning Mediterranean sea views.

7) The area of iblea VAL DI NOTO, recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO the late Baroque style of the beautiful towns of RAGUSA IBLA, MODICA and SCICLI.

8) CEFALU’, (UNESCO World Heritage Site) one of the major beach towns in Sicily, among other things, part of Parco delle Madonie (Madonie Regional Natural Park) and included in the list of the "most beautiful villages in Italy" (I Borghi più Belli d'Italia).

9) The triangle of south-eastern Sicily a few kilometers that combines the beauty of the capital of Baroque, NOTO (UNESCO World Heritage), the wonderful Nature Reserve of VENDICARI and the charm of the small village of MARZAMEMI.

10) The spectacular coastline that runs from SAN VITO LO CAPO, through the wonder of the ZINGARO NATURE RESERVE, continues to the picturesque CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO, including its famous village, SCOPELLO. 

11) The AEOLIAN ISLANDS (UNESCO World Heritage), an archipelago off the north coast of Sicily, in the area of Milazzo, consisting of 7 small islands connected by small boats, guarantee of absolutely unique holidays by the sea. (Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Vulcano, Alicudi and Filicudi).

12) For beach lovers, paradise exists, they are the EGADI ISLANDS, off the coast of Trapani. FAVIGNANA, LEVANZO and MARETTIMO offer bays, breathtaking small beaches and seabed.

13) At the foot of Mount Etna, the city of CATANIA (UNESCO World Heritage) is one of the most effervescent and dynamic places of the whole island,  for the beautiful historic city center and the stunning coast of the Mediterranean sea where stands ACITREZZA.

14) In the heart of the hinterland, in the center of the island, the spectacular mosaics of the VILLA ROMANA DEL CASALE and CALTAGIRONE, both UNESCO World Heritage Site, are evidence of what Sicily has to offer even far from the sea.

15) Sicily also offers a real natural Canyon, the GOLE DELL'ALCANTARA, a true spectacle of nature, one of a kind!

16) The wonderful island of LAMPEDUSA, south of the coast of Agrigento, part of the Pelagie Islands in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, offers the opportunity of a holiday rich of sea and relaxation.

17) SELINUNTE is another huge archaeological testimony, with one of the largest parks in Europe, located in the province of Trapani.

18) MONREALE, known worldwide for its beauty and for its unique cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its different flavors and mosaics of rare beauty.

19) Located in the Gulf of Patti, TINDARI is one of the tourist destinations for excellence in Sicily, combining once again the spectacle of nature and charm of the history. 

20) In the heart of the Mediterranean, closer to Africa than to Sicily, PANTELLERIA is a small island famous for its beautiful sea, the typical Dammusi and the Scirocco that caresses the soul.

Do you desire to leave immediately? SICILY IS WAITING FOR YOU!

The best way to enjoy your exploration of some of the top 20 places to see in Sicily is to stay in a holiday villa with every comfort, complete with a pool where you can balance moments of relaxation with your journey.

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Where to Stayon Your Holiday in Sicily

The best way to enjoy your exploration of some of the top 20 places to see in Sicily is to stay in a holiday villa with every comfort, complete with a pool where you can balance moments of relaxation with your journey. Discover our selection of luxury holiday villas in southeastern Sicily here. 

Most of our villas are appreciated by families with children, as they provide all the amenities needed for a stress-free stay. Plus, you are supported throughout the booking process and during your stay by our dedicated IsulaTravel villa specialists.

The Best Way to Explore Sicily on a Road Trip

To start your Sicilian journey right away, we advise booking our car rental service. You can pick up your rental car directly at the airport and explore one of the top 20 places to see in Sicily, then reach one of our luxury holiday villas in southeastern Sicily, situated in Modica, Scicli, Ispica, or Noto or near the sea (Santa Maria del Focallo, Marina di Modica).