What to know before a visit?

Take information about the attractions and roads itinerary

What about Sicily events?

  • Carnival in Misterbianco, Acireale, Sciacca on February
  • Sant’Agata festivity on the 5th February in Catania
  • Many food festivals:
  • “Pistachio town festival” in Bronte
  • “Ottobrata” in Zafferana Etnea. Every Octobers exposure and tasting of local food
  • “Orange town festival” in Adrano on February and in Palagonia on Mach
  • “Wine town festival” in Randazzo on the 1th May
  • “Fish and Sea town festival” in Giardini Naxos (in the south part of Taormina) between the last week on June and the first week of July.
  • “Strawberry town festival” in Maletto on the first week of June
  • “Pear and and peach town festival” in Maniace on the first week of August
  • “Octopus town festival” in Acicastello on the first week end of August

What do i need to travel in Sicily?

  • Map of the natural and historic itineraries
  • Water provision
  • waterproof
  • Medicine chest
  • All the things you need to repair your bike
  • Provide to your lunch bag
  • Carry with you some medications: Anti-diarrhea medicine, aspirin, extra tampons, travel packages of Kleenex, antibacterial hand cleaning gel.

Check to see if the package vacation includes health insurance policy covers illness or injury overseas.

What is the best time to visit Sicily?
Spring is the best period. Summer is good too, but be careful because the temperature is very hot.

What about the weather conditions?

  • Mild climate in the coast
  • In the inland there could be misty rain
  • If you climb Etna take with you waterproof because in the higher points there is the possibility of rains