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16 Best Restaurants in Sicily for Mount Etna Sunsets, Local Wine, and Next-Level Street Food
From Michelin-starred restaurants to underrated scenic supper spots, these are the must-visit restaurants in Sicily.
Condé Nast TravelerJan 10
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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- Caffè SiciliaRestaurantLegendary coffee spot for Sicilian coffee pilgrimages.
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- Antica Dolceria BonajutoRestaurantModica, ItalySicily’s oldest chocolate factory, offering dark, rich chocolate.
- 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
Condé Nast TravelerDec 16, 2025
25 Best Airbnbs in Sicily for a Taste of Southern Italy
From Trapani to Palermo, there's a Sicilian sanctuary for everyone.
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- Casa MasqaHotelBest for entertainment.
- MalacalaSight
- Lido di NotoSight
- Campo di Sabbia hiking trailTrail
- Tonnara di VendicariSight
- Val di NotoNeighborhood
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- Le DelizieRestaurantPorticello, ItalySavor espresso at the bar.
- Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria AssuntaSightMessina, ItalyHouses the Messina astronomical clock.
- Casa FrancescaHotelCostasaracena-Castelluccio, ItalyBest for families.
- Cottage BimmiscaHotelCastellammare del Golfo, ItalyBest for couples.
- Case Torre BellaceraHotelScopello, ItalyBest for luxury.
- Sicilian Mountain OasisHotelCostasaracena-Castelluccio, ItalyMost sustainable.
- Bunker CastelluccioSightCostasaracena-Castelluccio, Italy
- Spiaggia La PuntaSightCostasaracena-Castelluccio, Italy
- CastelluccioSightCostasaracena-Castelluccio, Italy
- Castello di CastelluccioSightCostasaracena-Castelluccio, Italy
- Castello di BrucoliSightCostasaracena-Castelluccio, Italy
- Cala Mazzo di SciaccaSightCastellammare del Golfo, Italy
- Faraglioni of ScopelloSightCastellammare del Golfo, Italy
- Torre BenistraSightCastellammare del Golfo, Italy
- Cala Lu GrecuSightCastellammare del Golfo, Italy
- Cala CapreriaSightScopello, Italy
- Punta PispisaSightScopello, Italy
- Cala MoscaSightScopello, Italy