Summer Holidays in Italy - Sicily

Lakes and Mountains - Summer Holidays in Sicily

Head to this famously beautiful island, right at the southern tip of Italy. Summer holidays in Sicily take you to an island paradise, combining great natural beauty with a turbulent, dramatic, fascinating and often violent history.

Lovely Taormina is set on the stunning slopes of Monte Tauro, with spectacular views of the coastline and the bay below. The centre of Taormina is rich in churches, villas, squares and gardens. Summer holidays in Sicily let you explore the brooding Mount Etna, the famous volcano. A lively social life focuses on Corso Umberto, a classic Italian pedestrianised street, lined with elegant shops and cafés, cake shops and fine buildings.

Summer holidays in Taormina, Sicily, link to the gorgeous beach area of Mazzaro by cable car. This is the perfect base from which to explore the island. You can visit the sites of Sicily's Greek and Roman heritage. Cruise to Lipari and see the active volcano of Stromboli at night. Or walk the slopes of Etna. Alternatively, take it easy and spend your summer holiday in Sicily simply relaxing in the sunshine!