The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is separated by the main land by the Strait of Messina. It is largely mountainous and hilly with its highest peak rising to 1800m above sea level in Mount Etna. Sicily boasts 1000 km of beautiful coastline which is predominantly rocky with secluded coves in the north, while the southern coast is flatter with amazing sandy beaches. The population is mostly concentrated in urban areas, Palermo is the Sicilian capital city sided by other important centres such as Catania, Messina, Syracuse, Trapani, Enna, Caltanisetta, Agrigento and Ragusa. Sicily is an island with many facets, a great holiday destination for seaside resorts, but also for its historical ruins, the beauty of its scenery and the delicious food. Important destinations are Cefalu’, famous resort in the northern coast and Taormina, Castellamare del Golfo, Bronte and Marsala. In the southern part of the island Agrigento with the famous Valley of the Temples at its doorstep deserves a visit as much as the Active volcanoes of Mount Etna and Stromboli.
Sicily is a good destination for water sports such as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing and board surfing as well as hiking and even skiing in the winter months.
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