Sicily
Sicily
Sicily – an island of contrasts
Sicily is Italy’s largest island and one of the country’s most diverse travel destinations. From historic towns and baroque cities to dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches and the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily offers an extraordinary mix of culture, landscape and everyday life. Whether you are searching for seaside towns, hilltop villages or UNESCO-listed architecture in Val di Noto, the island brings together an entire continent of experiences.
On this page, we have gathered our guides to Sicily – the towns, the coastline and the places we have lived in and explored ourselves.
Sicily has much to tell us…
Sicily has been conquered by many kingdoms throughout history, which may be one of the reasons why her appearance varies so greatly – in architecture, food and culture. Every town and every corner of the island carries its own unique story, revealed through the island and its people.
That you can still experience this history up close when visiting the island is remarkable. It remains present long after former rulers left their mark.
Perhaps that is why Sicily feels so seductive, mysterious and compelling. Few places can boast such a layered and complex past. In our eyes, this is exactly what makes it so fascinating to be here. Welcome to Sicily and her many kingdoms…
How would you like to experience Sicily?
Sicily is larger than many people think. If you have one to two weeks, we recommend choosing one area and getting to know it — rather than trying to see everything.
If you’re instead looking for a specific place — a historic town, a seaside destination or perhaps an island escape — you’ll find dedicated categories further down the page.
Southeast Sicily
Perfect for those who want to stay in historic towns, have beaches nearby and experience Sicily at a slower pace. You’ll find the baroque towns of Val di Noto, small piazzas and long lunches in the sun.
The East Coast
Ideal for those who want to combine historic towns like Taormina with views of Mount Etna and proximity to Catania. Here, sea, volcano and a livelier rhythm come together.
The North Coast and Central Sicily
From the Madonie Mountains to coastal towns near Palermo. Combine hiking, small-town life and visits to the Aeolian Islands such as Lipari and Salina.
Why Sicily – our story
Sicily has much to tell. Not only through monuments, churches and history books — but in everyday life. In conversations on the piazza, in the calls of the vegetable seller, in the scent of freshly ground coffee in the morning and in the slower rhythm that gently makes you breathe more deeply.
When we travelled to Sicily, it wasn’t to buy a house or start a new project. It was to live. To rent, to move between towns, to experience different places and to feel the kind of freedom many only talk about. We wanted to live closer to the place — not own it.
Many people dream of buying a house in Italy. We chose a different path. Renting gave us flexibility. We could live in the baroque towns of Val di Noto, wake up to sea views on the south coast and spend weeks in small villages where everyday life moves at a slower pace — without long-term commitments, but with full presence.
For us, Sicily became more than a destination. It became an experience of living more simply, more freely and more intentionally. A reminder that it doesn’t have to be complicated — and that it is, in fact, possible.
This page brings together our Sicily travel guides — the towns, coastal areas and places we have lived in, explored and returned to. Not as tourists passing through, but as travellers who wanted to understand the island a little more deeply.
