Palermo – Vacationing in pristine nature, under ancient olive trees next to ancient Greek temples; wide beaches, above a bright blue sky and a sun shining on lemon and tangerine trees. Such images suit Sicily, the island located in the Mediterranean Sea, far to the south off the tip of the Italian boot. If you want to escape the routine of everyday life, a holiday apartment in Sicily is perfect to experience extensive relaxation. The island, which has preserved its special character over the centuries, fascinates with a unique culture, fantastically beautiful landscapes and by the friendliness of its people.
Sicily – fascinating world between Europe and Africa.
For over 3000 years, Sicily has been geographically, economically and culturally a bridge between Europe and Africa, between Occident and Orient. The island lies proverbially between the worlds. Nature has adapted to the heat of summer, not for nothing the most delicious olives grow here. The citrus fruit is the secret emblem of the island. Orange and tangerine trees full of fruit grow in almost every place on the more than 1000 kilometers long coast. It is not difficult to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Sicily. Each village has its own charm. Such as Santa Flavia, located just 20 minutes east of Palermo, where in the small marketplace in the afternoon still like to meet the older generation for a chat. Next door in Porticello in the evening, as always, the fish restaurants open their doors to the Palermitans streaming in from the island’s capital.
Palermo or Cefalù – the most beautiful destinations in Sicily.
The weather in Sicily is perfect for a stay throughout the year. The Mediterranean climate gives hot and dry summers, a beautiful spring and a lush autumn with the largest grape harvest in Europe. With an average of 26 degrees in summer and a pleasant 10 to 20 degrees Celsius in winter, you can look forward to a cozy vacation home at any time of the year. Do you know the exciting places in Palermo, the salt pans at Trapani, the Arab washbasins in Cefalú or the pretty Marsala, where Giuseppe Garibaldi landed on May 11, 1860 with his 1000 red shirts to free “his” Italy from Spanish Bourbons and French? Or Europe’s largest volcano, Mount Etna on the island’s east coast? Admittedly, it is difficult to decide on a place. Even small places usually have their own, almost always interesting history. For example Bagheria, founded in the 17th century, home of the famous painter Renato Guttuso (1911-1987). Magnificent villas of Sicilian noble families make the inconspicuous place a maniristic synthesis of the arts of the Sicilian Baroque.
Into the picturesque provinces of the island.
Thanks to a good transport network with motor roads, with a solid railroad network and numerous public bus lines the vacation in Sicily becomes a challenging trip with the possibility of day trips to the provinces of the region of Sicily. Head to Palermo from your vacation rental for a day to visit churches, palaces, museums or the Botanical Garden, which Goethe already admired. Or take a hiking day to explore the oak forests of the Madonie high above Cefalu. Last but not least, the Egadi and Pelagic Islands beckon for excursions, as do the Aeolian Islands with Vulcano, Lipari, Stromboli, Salina, Filicudi and Alicudi…. Experience the exciting island of Sicily with heart and soul!