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).

Relais Gli Euterpini
Pantelleria, Trapani
From €100 p/n

Self-catering

7 places for 2 - 4
A magical Sicilian island with a cluster of 400-year-old lava rock houses. Charming staff, freshwater pool & generous breakfast buffets
Masseria Susafa
Polizzi Generosa, Palermo
From €115 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

18 rooms for 2
Stunning hotel in western Sicily, with enticing views and walks to the top of the mountain. Add perfect rustic food and a sleek chic pool…
La Casa di Pippinitto
Santa Venerina, Catania
From €80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2 - 4
An organic farm near coast, village and Etna – super for families, done in simple good taste. Laze in the hammock, visit the coast...
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
Anime a Sud - Casa Kimiyà
Modica Alta, Ragusa
From €120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Funky candle lanterns for bedrooms, balcony and terrace at this eco-serene bolthole in Modica's historic heart. Beaches are 20 minutes away
Villa Bordonaro
Cefalù, Palermo
From €221 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
You’ll feel smug tucked away in this stylish apartment in the centre of Cefalù. You can walk to everything so why not ditch the car?
Villa Palomina
Cefalù, Palermo
From €321 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 8
Hilltop villa with spectacular sea views and a swimming pool; walk the nearby mountains or drive to Cefalù for beaches and restaurants
Santa Maria
Mazara del Vallo, Trapani
From £300 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
A relaxed country feel in this fine family house. It has space and comfort for 7 or 8 with gardens, private pool, and tennis court
Villa Barone Alfieri
Pozzallo, Ragusa
From €100 p/n

Self-catering

4 places for 2 - 7
Tranquil, traditional aparments with modern twists - charming owner, wine tastings, spa treatments, yoga – near a beautiful stretch of coast
Lagoverde Agriturismo
Alia, Palermo
From €80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2
An agriturismo set in wild landscape in the Sicilian mountains with a colourful garden and pool. Fall in love with the land and the food
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
Villa Provenza
Cefalu, Palermo
From €500 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 16
The owners guarantee guests a high level of comfort, an in-depth Sicilian experience, and a stunning panorama. An all-seasons house for 16
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!
Domus Sbirciò
Modica, Ragusa
From €120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
A great base for couples or friends to explore southern Sicily. Soak up the atmosphere, eat delicious food, hit the beach
I Mori di Porta Nuova
Palermo
From €80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

8 rooms for 1 - 2
Restaurants, culture, street food and bustle are all a short walk – or cycle - from this family-run B&B in Palermo
Cefalù Beach house
Finale di Pollina - Cefalù, Palermo
From €85 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Seaside villa for couples near a village on Sicily’s northern coast. Canoe, surf or swim; explore authentic mountain villages
Casa Glen
Isola di Favignana, Trapani
From €186 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 4
Perched on a hillside in remote Favignana, a simple retreat with sensational Tyrrhenian Sea views and a lovely Mediterranean garden
Acqua di Menta
Buseto Palizzolo, Trapani
From €143 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 8
Family house with large terrace overlooking garden, pool and long views of corn fields, vines, olive groves, mountain and sea…