{"id":3970,"date":"2023-06-29T13:47:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T13:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=3970"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:21:38","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of the best things to do in Sicily"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Top Sicilian experiences and places to visit<\/h1>\n<p>Sicily\u2019s location, geography and history go a long way to explaining just what makes the island so unique. Offering a vivid assortment of everything from Greek temples to jeep adventures, wine-tasting on the slopes of an active volcano, and some wonderful culinary traditions, the island provides holidaymakers with ample opportunity to peek into its fascinating culture. These are some of our favourite things to do and see in Sicily.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take a trip to Monreale cathedral<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A must for anyone staying in western Sicily, the UNESCO world heritage Norman cathedral at Monreale is an excellent starting point if you\u2019re interested in the mix of architectural styles and traditions that characterise Sicily.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3971\" style=\"width: 1032px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MONREALE-3-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3971\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MONREALE-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Monreale cathedral\" width=\"1032\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MONREALE-3-1.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MONREALE-3-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MONREALE-3-1-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MONREALE-3-1-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monreale cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Take a street food tour in Palermo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no better place for an introduction to Sicily\u2019s distinctive cuisine than the Ballar\u00f2 food market in Palermo. Join an organized <a title=\"street food tour in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/activities-and-excursions-in-sicily\/street-food-tour-in-sicily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palermo street food tour<\/a> to explore some of the typical flavours of the city and get an introduction to some of the city\u2019s main sights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3972\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F4A0155.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3972\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F4A0155.jpg\" alt=\"street food tour in Palermo\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F4A0155.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F4A0155-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/F4A0155-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">street food tour in Palermo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Visit Catania\u2019s fish market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Still on the foodie trail, Catania\u2019s fish market is a vibrant affair, packed with clamorous stallholders who hover behind tables piled high with all manner of glistening, squirming fish.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3973\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catania-street-market-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3973\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catania-street-market-1.jpg\" alt=\"Catania\u2019s fish market\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catania-street-market-1.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catania-street-market-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/catania-street-market-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catania\u2019s fish market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Watch the sunset over the Aeolian Islands<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of vantage points for spectacular sunsets but at Capo d\u2019Orlando, you\u2019ll also get the backdrop of the Aeolian Islands thrown in. Check in to <a title=\"sicily villa nefele\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/capo-d-orlando\/villas-in-sicily\/nefele\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nefele<\/a> and enjoy dazzling evening skies while you prepare supper in the gorgeous outdoor kitchen.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3823\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3823\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AM_0555.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3823\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AM_0555.jpg\" alt=\"Nefele\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AM_0555.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AM_0555-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AM_0555-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nefele<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Eat gelato for breakfast!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, ice cream for breakfast in Sicily is a thing. No-one\u2019s denying the need for a short, sharp espresso, but you\u2019ll find that a soft, buttery brioche oozing with a fat smear of chocolate gelato is another good reason for getting out of bed.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take a wild safari jeep adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Set off from Cefal\u00f9 on an off-the-beaten track excursion. Take a full day <a title=\"jeep tour in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/activities-and-excursions-in-sicily\/adventures-on-land\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safari jeep adventure<\/a> through the wild remote valleys that divide the Madonie and Nebrodi mountains and enjoy glimpses of eagles and wild animals, marvellous views of Mount Etna and lunch at a rustic trattoria.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get married in Sicily!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Naturally not one for everyone, but if you are considering a small, intimate <a title=\"wedding in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/activities-and-excursions-in-sicily\/luxury-wedding-packages-in-sicily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding in the sun<\/a>, an <a href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/user67871856\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">organised wedding at Pizzo dell\u2019Ovo<\/a> comes with all the trimmings, including stylish accommodation, activities for the wedding party and everything organised for you and up to 30 guests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3981\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AM93291.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3981\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AM93291.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding at Pizzo dell'Ovo\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AM93291.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AM93291-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AM93291-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding at Pizzo dell&#8217;Ovo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Learn how to make Sicily\u2019s favourite dish<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to return home from holiday an expert in whipping up a caponata or plate of swordfish rolls, a cooking lesson is an enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon of your holiday. Join in a group class or ask us to organise a <a title=\"cooking class in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/activities-and-excursions-in-sicily\/cookery-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private cooking lesson<\/a> in your villa at a time to suit you.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Explore the Madonie on wheels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re staying in a villa on the coast, heading inland will give you a completely different perspective of the island. Guests at villas on the north coast around Cefal\u00f9 or Capo d\u2019Orlando can join in an organised <a title=\"tours and activities in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/activities-and-excursions-in-sicily\/adventures-on-land\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">group excursion<\/a> to the Madonie or Nebrodi mountains. Choose between mountain bikes, quad bikes, or a jeep tour, depending on how energetic you feel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wine tasting on Mount Etna<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find plenty of adventure activities on Mount Etna. But if you fancy something of a more sedate nature, make tracks for some of the vineyards and wineries on the fertile hillside of Mount Etna. The 3 villas on <a title=\"large villa in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/sant-alfio\/villas-in-sicily\/le-case-dell-etna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Case dell\u2019Etna<\/a> estate, set between the slopes of Mount Etna and the coast, are perfectly placed for day trips to the volcano.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3974\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/villas-sicily-with-pool.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3974\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/villas-sicily-with-pool.jpg\" alt=\"Le Case dell'etna\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/villas-sicily-with-pool.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/villas-sicily-with-pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/villas-sicily-with-pool-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Le Case dell&#8217;etna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Taste chocolate in Modica<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Modica is a fascinating town for a whole host of reasons. Characterised by winding streets and stairways, and magnificent baroque churches, you could spend hours exploring the town. But when you need a break, head to the central Corso Umberto 1, where, amongst the bars, restaurants, and chocolate shops, the Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, Sicily\u2019s oldest chocolate shop, has stayed faithful to the ancient Aztec methods of chocolate making, producing chocolate with a far grainier texture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3975\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/modica-choccolate-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3975\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/modica-choccolate-2.jpg\" alt=\"Modica's chocolate \" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/modica-choccolate-2.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/modica-choccolate-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/modica-choccolate-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Modica&#8217;s chocolate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Relax on a beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Last, but certainly not least, find time to relax on a beach! Take your pick from a vast selection of beaches ranging from long expanses of powder soft sand to small hideaway coves with crystal clear water. \u00a0For maximum beach time, stay in a beachfront home like <a title=\"beach villa in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/fontane-bianche\/villas-in-sicily\/villa-renata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Renata<\/a> where the garden gate leads straight on to the sand.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3976\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/beach-villa-in-sicily-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3976\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/beach-villa-in-sicily-1.jpg\" alt=\"The beach on your door step at Villa Renata\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/beach-villa-in-sicily-1.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/beach-villa-in-sicily-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/beach-villa-in-sicily-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beach on your door step at Villa Renata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top Sicilian experiences and places to visit Sicily\u2019s location, geography and history go a long way to explaining just what makes the island so unique. 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