Sicily is home to a vast range of exciting cultural and historical attractions, making it a hugely popular holiday destination.

Dominating the east coast and well worth a visit is Mount Etna, soaring at a staggering 3,350 metres. It remains one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and its woods and hidden trails can be explored either on foot or by guided cycle tour. Famous for its dramatic eruption of 1664 which severely damaged many of its surrounding villages and attractions, Etna remains a fascinating tourist site with lava remains in many of its gorges and valleys.

The charming historical city of Palermo, Sicily’s capital, contains a host of fascinating museums and galleries for the culture-seeking tourist. Galleria Regionale is the largest, housing mainly medieval works of art including the Bust of Eleanor of Aragon by Francesco Laurana – considered the embodiment of Renaissance Sicilian sculpture. A favourite for children is the Marionette Museum which houses a unique collection of antique puppets - an age-old form of traditional Sicilian entertainment, complete with free shows in the summer.

Also worth a visit is the Monreale Cathedral, located about 5 miles from the city centre high on a mountain slope. This 12th century architectural gem boasts 68,243 square feet of spectacular mosaics covering the cathedral’s dome and interior walls, leaving its visitors utterly awe-struck.

Your holiday in Sicily is not complete, however, without indulging in some much-needed R&R in one of the island’s many exclusive hotel resorts, and better way of combining a relaxing stay than with a gentle round of golf in the beautiful Sicilian countryside.

The prestigious La Madonie Golf Resort located in Collesano ticks all the boxes, combining a renowned championship course with breathtaking views of the ocean and luxurious 5* accommodation. Designed by Luigi Rota Caremole, the resort is positioned high on the cliff top, boasting a challenging par-72 layout spanning 6,570 yards. Under the delightful Sicilian sunshine, guests can enjoy a spot of golf amongst the immaculate undulating lawns scattered with lakes and trees, or simply relax in one of the resort’s private villas facing the aqua blue waters of the Bay of Cefalù.

So whether it’s a relaxing game of golf, an eye-opening trip to Mount Etna, or a cultural visit to one of the Sicily’s many museums and galleries, you can be sure to have a memorable stay whilst visiting this charming island.