{"id":2513,"date":"2018-10-31T15:38:45","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T15:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:33:37","slug":"eight-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/eight-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"8 reasons why you need to visit Sicily in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If 2018 was the year to visit Palermo (Capital of Culture 2018), 2019 is the year to venture further afield in Sicily! Whichever direction you go in, you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, contemporary art, natural landscapes and, of course, food and wine. Read on to learn more about Sicily and why our guests return time and time again.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Heavenly beaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With over 1000km of coastline, it shouldn\u2019t be too hard to find a beach that you like in Sicily. Choose between golden sandy beaches, idyllic pebbly coves and dark volcanic sands. If you\u2019re looking for a family-friendly beach with soft sand and calm water, Cefal\u00f9 is a popular option. For something a little more rugged, make tracks for any of the nature reserves where beaches are less accessible but boast a stunning backdrop.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1947\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cefalu-beach-sicily.jpg\" alt=\"The sandy beach in Cefal\u00f9\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cefalu-beach-sicily.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cefalu-beach-sicily-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sandy beach in Cefal\u00f9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Contemporary art<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Step away from the island\u2019s extraordinary ancient architecture and into the world of modern art. La Fiumara d\u2019Arte on Sicily\u2019s north coast is one of Europe\u2019s largest contemporary sculpture parks, stretching from Tusa to Santo Stefano di Camastra. Highlights of the open-air art collection include the \u2018Window on the Sea\u2019 and, just 5 minutes by car from our <a title=\"sicily villa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/castel-di-lucio\/villas-in-sicily\/villa-olmo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Olmo<\/a>, the \u2018Labirinto di Arianna\u2019.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2506\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2506\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luxury-villa-in-sicily.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Olmo, Nebordi Mountains\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luxury-villa-in-sicily.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luxury-villa-in-sicily-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luxury-villa-in-sicily-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Olmo, Nebordi Mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Designer villas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Think infinity pools, uber-chic modern furniture and gleaming super-accessorised kitchens. If you\u2019re one of those people that prefer designer style to traditional charm, you\u2019ll find plenty of extremely <a title=\"villas in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/holiday-rentals\/stylish-and-contemporary-villas-in-sicily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stylish villas<\/a> to choose from. Take a look at Villa Eloi, which is every bit as glitzy as nearby Taormina, and our newest addition, <a title=\"villa in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/acireale\/villas-in-sicily\/casa-dei-sogni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa dei Sogni<\/a>, an uber-sophisticated 5-bedroom villa near Acireale.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2514\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AM_2265.jpg\" alt=\"Casa dei Segni, Acireale\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AM_2265.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AM_2265-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AM_2265-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casa dei Segni, Acireale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Street food<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Palermo is generally recognised to be one of the world\u2019s top spots for street food. Make tracks for the city\u2019s bustling Vucciria, Ballar\u00f2 and Capo markets and dive headlong into a slice of sfincione (Sicilian-style pizza dough, topped with tomato, onions and cheese), saffron-scented arancine rice balls or, not for the faint-hearted, a spleen sandwich. On the other side of the island, Catania has its own street food tradition, starting with a tour of the vibrant fish market.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2507\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sicily-street-food-market-1.jpg\" alt=\"Street Market &quot;La Vucciria&quot; in Palermo\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sicily-street-food-market-1.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sicily-street-food-market-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sicily-street-food-market-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street Market &#8220;La Vucciria&#8221; in Palermo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Granita &amp; ice-cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Continuing on the foodie theme, this is one place where an ice-cream brioche sandwich for breakfast doesn\u2019t need an excuse or explanation. Equally Sicilian, and ideal when the temperature rises, a granita (lemon, almond or mulberry) and brioche is the ideal start to the day. Made with iced water, flavoured with sugar and fruit juice, Arab-influenced granita is the most delicious refreshment during the heat of the summer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sicily\u2019s climate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With sunshine from as long as April to October, Sicily enjoys an enviable climate for at least half of the year. If you visit during July and August, be sure to book a <a title=\"villas in sicily with pool\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/holiday-rentals\/sicily-villas-with-private-pool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">villa with a pool<\/a> or by the sea. If you can holiday in May, June or September, you\u2019ll still get the best of Sicilian sunshine minus the intense summer heat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2469\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/233643103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2469 noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/le-case-di-tindari.jpg\" alt=\"Le Case di Tindari\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/le-case-di-tindari.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/le-case-di-tindari-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/le-case-di-tindari-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Le Case di Tindari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Sicily and history<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The best way of getting to grips with Sicily\u2019s history is quite simply to visit! Discover the impact of its various rulers \u2013 from the Carthaginians and Greeks to the Normans, Arabs and Spanish \u2013 on many aspects of Sicilian life. Learn how each invader left its mark, not only on its towns and cities, but also on its agriculture, food and wine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2516\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/acireale.jpg\" alt=\"The Cathedral in Acireale\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/acireale.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/acireale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/acireale-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cathedral in Acireale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>The natural world<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Often overlooked in favour of the island\u2019s beaches, Sicily\u2019s natural attractions are many and varied, taking in volcanoes (Mount Etna and Stromboli), mountain ranges and river gorges such as the Alcantara Gorge and the Cavagrande del Cassibile. Choose from a selection of nature reserves, including the Vendicari Nature Reserve which is the stopover each year for thousands of migrating birds, and the Zingaro Nature Reserve in the west. Read more about <a title=\"visit sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/natural-beauty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sicily\u2019s natural beauty<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2515\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2515\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Etna-volcano-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Etna\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Etna-volcano-1.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Etna-volcano-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Etna-volcano-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mount Etna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If 2018 was the year to visit Palermo (Capital of Culture 2018), 2019 is the year to venture further afield in Sicily! 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