Sicily’s history is one of incredible coastlines, ancient cultures following one another over the centuries and really great food and drink. Including, of course, the great grapes used for Sicily’s fine wines.
In a tour among little towns, Baroque cities, wine industry landscapes and contradas, you can get to know a Sicily which is different from the one presented by mass tourism: far from the crowded beaches, this is an entirely different face of the island waiting to be discovered.
Where to stay in Sicily
A trip discovering the more authentic Sicily, the Sicily less affected by mass tourism, is made of Baroque art jewels and top-class food and wine towns. Along the Etna Wine Route, there are dozens of towns worth a visit, and Palazzo Artemide, in Siracusa, might just be the perfect starting point for exploring the nearby cellars.
For a trip amid the Baroque towns, on the other hand, Atlantis Bay and Mazzarò Sea Palace in Taormina are the best choice for a top-quality stay, and it’s also well connected to the various historic sites to be visited.