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).

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
Terre di Himera
Termini Imerese, Palermo
From €120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 4
Simple agriturismo with views of sea and mountain. Feast on authentic Sicilian cuisine, drive to the beach in Cefalù in 20 minutes
Regaleali Winery Estate
Vallelunga Pratameno, Caltanissetta
From €80 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Delicious food, long views and a warm welcome make this country estate more than worth the adventurous road. Come hungry – and in daylight!
Palazzo Natoli
Palermo
From €120 p/n

Hotel

9 rooms for 2 - 3
Pure elegance in stately surroundings, but no airs and graces – a friendly, fun, indulgent place from which to explore this great city
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
Piano Alto
Noto, Siracusa
From €120 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 5 - 7
Beautiful Noto is 4 miles from the Ionian Sea, and this creative renovation, with lush garden, stands above the throng. Heaven in Sicily
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
Hotel Villa Angela
Taormina, Messina
From €140 p/n

Hotel

29 rooms for 2 - 4
Enjoy stunning views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. Friendly, warm hosts greet you at this elegant hotel a short climb up from Taormina

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Palazzo Ajutamicristo
Palermo
From €130 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
At the heart of fascinating Palermo, splendid aristocratic hosts welcome you to their historic family mansion filled with heirlooms
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
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
Casa Pavarini
Vulcano, Messina
From €200 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Free-spirited travellers rejoice! A super house on a volcanic Sicilian island – hike, sail, dive & immerse yourself in local life
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
Vendicari Breathtaking Views
Noto, Siracusa
From €225 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 6
Minimalist villa behind a nature reserve near the coast. Walk along the beach, visit fishing villages and the Baroque city of Noto
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
Villa Terra del Sole
Licata, Agrigento
From €400 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 12
Relax on the terrace, swim in the infinity pool, gaze out at the blue of the Med. The beach and historic sights are a short drive away
Villa Domus
Noto, Siracusa
From €212 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 9
Float in the infinity pool above the canyon, dine under the stars, revel in the silence, head off to see flamingos, or world heritage towns
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