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If your first reaction to booking a holiday in Sicily is to head to the coast, think again: Sicily\u2019s interior takes you right off the tourist trail, past hilltop towns and villages and across mountainous landscapes<\/strong>. Better still, you are more likely to get more for your money in the countryside where most of our villas have fabulous pools and views to match! These are some of our favourite hotspots in inland Sicily.<\/p>\n

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The mountains<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The island has three principal mountain chains – the Madonie, Nebrodi (with the national park) and the smaller Peloritani<\/strong> \u2013 with smaller ranges including the Sicanian mountain range in the west and the Iblei in the south eastern.\u00a0 While the Nebrodi present the greenest and most dramatic views, hikers will find the best-marked routes and the most picturesque hilltop towns in the Madonie. Here, historic towns such as Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana offer a glimpse of a world far removed from the coastal stretches around Cefal\u00f9 or Taormina<\/strong>. Then, of course, there is also Mount Etna which is visible from as far afield as Enna in central Sicily.<\/p>\n

\"Etna
Etna seen from the Nebrodi park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Caltagirone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Famous primarily for its hand-painted ceramics and pottery<\/strong>, the city of Caltagirone has some magnificent Baroque buildings and churches, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake which destroyed so much of south east Sicily. The focal point of the town is the magnificent Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte, a 142-step staircase which connects the lower town with the older upper part. Visit Caltagirone in May for the spectacle of the Infiorita <\/em>flower display on the staircase; or in July for the Illuminata <\/em>when the stairway is lit up by thousands of flickering candles.<\/p>\n

\"Caltagirone:
Caltagirone: hand-painted ceramics and the Scalinata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Piazza Armerina<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For anyone interested in ancient history, a visit to the Villa Romana del Casale at Piazza Armerina is a must. The excavated remains of the former hunting lodge of Maximianus, Diocletian\u2019s co-emperor, are home to some of the most extensive and best preserved Roman mosaics in western Europe<\/strong>, renowned for their variety and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

\"Piazza
Piazza Armerina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Corleone (town in sicily \u2013 italy)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Synonymous with the Mafia and famed for its numerous churches, Corleone has a dramatic location, amidst rocky outcrops and rural panorama.\u00a0 Nearby there are several nature reserves, including the Bosco della Ficuzza.\u00a0 Enjoy a gentle stroll in the Ficuzza woods, taking time out to visit the 17th<\/sup> century royal hunting lodge established by King Ferdinand III of Bourbon.<\/p>\n

\"Entering
Entering Corleone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Choose from a large selection of countryside villas and holiday homes in inland Sicily<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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