What to See and Do in Sicily For a Week
Dear Traveler, Why Sicily you may ask? If you have seen most of mainland Europe, the island of Sicily offers an idyllic Mediterranean escape blessed with longer summer- high temperatures (80 F) often through the whole month of September. Similar to its neighbor island nation of Malta (see the previous blog about Malta), Sicily will satisfy every diverse taste with its unique blend of rich history, local culture, and maritime traditions. Here are basic facts you need to know: Sicily is a part of Italy and is the largest island in the Mediterranean (9,927 mi²) The large size of the island requires spending at least one week there to enjoy it. Unless you have experience of driving in Europe/Italy (the majority of signs are in Italian), it's better to use the reliable local bus company called Interbus & the well-developed railway system connecting major cities such as Palermo (the capital), Taormina, Syracuse, Messina). If your budget allows, hiring a local guide/driver is a