What Things You Should Know Before Traveling To Sicily

 

Sicily is an enthralling island with so much to see and do that planning a visit can be time consuming. While it may appear small and crowded, Sicily's main attractions are spread out, and seeing and doing everything in a single trip is impossible. While planning your Sicily vacations, consider how long you want to stay, as this will influence where you go, how much you can see, and your overall experience on the island. However, there are a few things you should know before planning your Sicily vacations.

7 Things You Should Know Before Traveling To Sicily

The best time to visit

Summer should be avoided at all costs if you are sensitive to heat. With some humidity, temperatures should range between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit (35 and 41 degrees Celsius). Summer now has longer days that are ideal for going to the beach. If you want to avoid crowds and hot temperatures, visit in the spring or fall time, from March to June and October to November.

Don't miss to explore Incredible History

Sicily has a long history dating back thousands of years. The incredible Agrigento ruins can teach you about the island's settlement by ancient Greeks. You can learn more about Sicily during the Roman era by visiting the mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale. Both can be seen in Syracuse. The Arabs and Normans defined Sicily's mediaeval history, and many of the best places to visit in Palermo are associated with that period.

Ready to eat ice cream for breakfast

It's what the locals do, and if you don't, you'll look like an idiot tourist. But seriously, you'll never find another place where it's acceptable to consume 800 calories of sugar and fat before noon. Think two scoops of gelato with a purity of texture and flavour that makes regular ice cream look clumsy in comparison—stuffed inside an eggy brioche catcher's mitt. A breakfast of champions that is unrivalled in the world.

Where to stay

You have many options for places to stay in beautiful Sicily, but to make the most of your time, consider staying in one of these fantastic Holiday villas in Sicily. They have a large selection of family-friendly villas or villas for large groups, almost always with a pool and a breathtaking view of some of Sicily's most beautiful locations. They include all modern conveniences (wireless internet, bbq, washing machine etc).

Taste the delicious local Sicilian food

A trip to Sicily will undoubtedly satisfy your foodie desires. Sicilian cuisine is similar to traditional Italian cuisine, but Sicilians enjoy experimenting with flavours. Sicily has a wide variety of locally grown fruit, including lemons, pistachios, oregano, and tomatoes, to name a few. Sicilian cuisine includes fresh seafood such as bluefin tuna, swordfish, octopus, squid, and a variety of shellfish due to the island's location.

Renting a car in Sicily

Renting a car in Sicily is our preferred mode of transportation and my top recommendation for anyone visiting the island. If you only have a limited amount of time, renting a car will provide you with the most freedom and flexibility while also saving you a significant amount of time. If you are travelling during peak season, make sure to book your car well in advance because car availability is limited in July and August.

Mummies are a mysterious attraction

In Sicily, the dead are still considered family, and mummification rites practiced on the island until 1881 attempted to keep them looking more or less alive for as long as possible. Capuchin friars preserved the bodies of aristocrats, clergy, doctors, lawyers, women, and children in Palermo's Catacombe dei Cappuccini using arsenic baths and quicklime. Around 8,000 embalmed Sicilians with rictus grins are now on display in the underground vaults.

Conclusion

There are many family-friendly places in Sicily, as well as some beautiful seaside resorts, for those who want a traditional beach vacation with some sightseeing, while others may want to be on the road exploring all the time. Whatever option you choose, you will have a fantastic time in Sicily and will undoubtedly want to return. So plan your private tour of Sicily properly with the help of reliable local travel experts to explore the best part of the Sicily.