Sicily

From high on the slopes of smoking Etna you can see snow under your feet, green meadows and sparkling blue water, all in one view. The island laid out below you is full of flavour – smoky wines rich from the volcanic soil and a cuisine of salty fish and fragrant herbs served with energy, humour and flair. There are tiny fishing villages, rattling railways and shady olive groves, all full of people glowing with la gioia di vivere (the joy of living).

Abbazia Santa Maria del Bosco
Contessa Entellina, Palermo
From €120 p/n

Hotel

11 rooms for 2 - 4
Decamp to this glorious 16th-century Abbey with gardens and cloisters intact, filled with history and hidden away in peaceful woodland
Agriturismo Sillitti
Caltanissetta
From €160 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Delightful Silvia and Bruno make guests at their bright farmhouse very welcome. Rooms are spotless, dinners are a feast of Sicilian dishes
Zarbo di Mare
San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani
From €100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the the deep blue sea from your own swimming platform... bliss!
Palazzo Colpace
Siracusa
From €200 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A view-filled apartment in Ortigia, the heart of Siracusa. From the top terrace, immerse yourself in the blue of the Ionian Sea
Casa Cuseni
Taormina, Messina
From €150 p/n

Hotel

5 rooms for 2
Step back in time at this historically important Sicilian hotel... Mimma can tell you all its stories and the gardens are a dream
Torre Marabino
Ispica, Ragusa
From €110 p/n

Hotel

7 rooms for 2
1800s coastal watchtower meets organic farm at a small hotel with a proud restaurateur and sea views from high mezzanine rooms
Monaci delle Terre Nere
Zafferana Etnea, Catania
From €160 p/n

Hotel

19 rooms for 2
A baroque retreat with exquisite décor and a warm informality. Join the chef to create delicious lunches in a striking Mount Etna setting
La Casa di Argo
Trapani
From €60 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Your host Enzo makes your stay memorable; he can give advice on local culture, places to eat, the best beaches and much more
Mangiabove Guesthouse
Marina Di Ragusa, Ragusa
From €110 p/n

Hotel

7 rooms for 2 - 4
A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast
Agriturismo La Casa di Melo
Siracusa
From €80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

9 rooms for 2
Delicious vegetarian cooking, a pool, lemon groves and hazy views of the Hyblaean mountains make a perfect escape near Cassibile
Palazzetto Polara
Modica, Ragusa
From €215 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Two-storey wing of an aristocratic palazzo next to Modica’s Sicilian Baroque cathedral, with sweeping city views and a concierge
Casa Serena & The Garden House
Polizzi Generosa, Palermo
From £70 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 3 - 5
Two sleek living spaces with breathtaking views, gorgeous gardens and a new swimming pool. You're deep in the Madonie National Park
Club Levante
Pantelleria, Trapani
From €130 p/n

Hotel

13 rooms for 2 - 3
Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea
Casa alla Falconeria
Partinico, Palermo
From €185 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 11
Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden
Agriturismo Tarantola
Alcamo, Trapani
From €70 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

8 rooms for 2 - 3
Deep amid the vine-clothed hills, a relaxed getaway with cookery courses. Exuberant and generous, Filippo is a true Sawday’s host
Ursino Roof Garden
Catania
From £90 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 4 - 6
A bus away from Siracusa, Taormina, Noto and Mount Etna… 2 apartments in the World Heritage city of Catania
La Foresteria Planeta Estate
Menfi, Agrigento
From €180 p/n

Hotel

14 rooms for 2
The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience
Casa Sabir
Ortigia, Siracusa
From €150 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance