Condé Nast TravelerJan 10, 2026
17 Best Things to Do in Sicily, the Melting Pot of the Mediterranean
From the remnants of ancient civilizations to the sweet-smelling street food spots to know about, these are the best things to do in Sicily.
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- Antica Dolceria BonajutoRestaurantSicily’s oldest chocolate factory, offering dark, rich chocolate.
- Elsewhere
- Caffè SiciliaRestaurantNoto, ItalyLegendary coffee spot for Sicilian coffee pilgrimages.
- Scala dei TurchiSightRealmonte, ItalyGeological head-turner with rippled formation and moonscape appeal.
- Aeolian IslandsNeighborhoodLipari, ItalyEvocative, volcanic islands off the northeast coast.
- Aggean IslandsNeighborhoodPalermo, ItalyIslands with pebbled beaches and impossibly blue plunge spots.
- La Foresteria PlanetaHotelMenfi, ItalyStay near Menfi for rigorous wine assessment.
- Monaci Delle Terre NereHotelRandazzo, ItalyReimagined aristocratic villa and winery at Mount Etna's foot.
- Rifugio SapienzaPlaceNicolosi, ItalyBase for hiring guides to hike Mount Etna's southern side.
- Zash Country Boutique Hotel and SpaHotelRiposto, ItalyReimagined Palmento smothered in citrus trees.
- Palazzo PreviteraHotelLinguaglossa, ItalyGuesthouse retaining unkempt charm with wrought iron beds.
- Corso Umberto INeighborhoodTaormina, ItalyStreet thrumming with boutiques, gelaterias, and cafés.
- Greek amphitheaterSightTaormina, ItalyFamous second-century amphitheater with stunning views.
- Belmond Hotel Grand TimeoHotelTaormina, ItalyHotel with glowy lanterns and smooth balustrade terraces.
- Belmond Villa San’t AndreaHotelTaormina, ItalySister hotel offering country club-style beach set-up.
- SampiereNeighborhoodIspica, Italy
- Lungomare di CefalùNeighborhoodCefalù, Italy
- Barone di VillagrandePlaceMilo, Italy
- Benanti wineryPlaceViagrande, Italy
- Mount EtnaSightCatania, Italy