Corso Umberto I, Taormina

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.

Street thrumming with boutiques, gelaterias, and cafés.

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Corso Umberto INeighborhoodStreet thrumming with boutiques, gelaterias, and cafés.
Greek amphitheaterSightFamous second-century amphitheater with stunning views.
Belmond Hotel Grand TimeoHotelHotel with glowy lanterns and smooth balustrade terraces.
Belmond Villa San’t AndreaHotelSister hotel offering country club-style beach set-up.
Elsewhere
Caffè SiciliaCaféNoto, ItalyLegendary coffee spot for Sicilian coffee pilgrimages.
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.
Mount EtnaNature reserveCatania, ItalyIt is located above the convergent plate margin between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
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.
SampiereNeighborhoodIspica, Italy
Lungomare di CefalùNeighborhoodCefalù, Italy
Barone di VillagrandePlaceMilo, Italy
Benanti wineryPlaceViagrande, Italy

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