{"id":4059,"date":"2023-11-13T09:15:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T09:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=4059"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:03:16","slug":"winter-holidays-in-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/winter-holidays-in-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter holidays in Sicily"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>10 of the best things to do in Sicily in winter<\/h1>\n<p>Most of us think of Sicily in terms of sunshine and beaches, so a winter holiday on the island may sound counterintuitive, but <strong>there are also plenty of things to do and reasons for visiting Sicily during the winter months.<\/strong> November to March is naturally low season which brings the obvious benefits of great value for money and very few tourists. <strong>And as well as being the best time to explore Sicily without the crowds, this is the period when you\u2019ll get the most authentic experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In terms of the weather, you\u2019ll find snow and skiing opportunities at high altitudes in the mountains, and an occasional sprinkling of snow which adds a fairytale quality to mountain villages such as Petralia Sottana and Polizzi Generosa. Elsewhere, however, temperatures veer from mainly mild to pleasantly warm, with crisp, fresh sunny days if you\u2019re lucky, and the added bonus of lingering over a frothy cappuccino under a heater on an outside terrace.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Christmas in Sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/religious-festivities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas in Sicily<\/a> is a time of traditional family celebrations, with the magic kicking off on 8 December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and continuing until Epiphany on 6 January. During this time, the streets are filled with the smell of roast chestnuts wafting from street stalls, and nativity scenes brighten up churches and streets. But <strong>if you\u2019re tempted to <a title=\"visit sicily villas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit Sicily<\/a> during the winter months, you\u2019ll see from our list that the island also has plenty going for it during November and the weeks following Christmas.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Visit a nativity scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find nativity scenes in most towns and villages throughout Sicily, in churches and in public spaces. In Erice, alongside craft and food stalls, nativity scenes dot every corner of the village and fairy lights illuminate the route up to the castle.<\/p>\n<p>Living nativity scenes (presepi viventi) are another feature of Christmas in Sicily. Amongst the more spectacular are those set amongst the rugged cliffs and catacombs at the Cava d\u2019Ispica, and at Custonaci near Trapani. In the southeast, the baroque centre of Ragusa is transformed into a giant open air nativity scene and in Syracuse, the living nativity scene at Monte Belvedere is set against the backdrop of the Chiesa di Sant\u2019Anna, accessed via a winding path through the rocks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4060\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4060\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ragusa-sicily-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4060\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ragusa-sicily-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ragusa\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ragusa-sicily-2.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ragusa-sicily-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ragusa-sicily-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ragusa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>2. Cosy up by the fire<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Buildings in Sicily are mainly built to keep cool so having a good central heating system is essential, and an open fireplace a definite bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Return from a day of sightseeing in Trapani and Erice and snuggle up round the contemporary fireplace at the heart of the main living room in <a title=\"sicily villa case fil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/trapani\/villas-in-sicily\/case-fil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Case Fil<\/a>. And, ideal for those cosy evenings with the whole family, there\u2019s even a piano!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2905\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/M3_3209.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2905\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/M3_3209.jpg\" alt=\"Case Fil\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/M3_3209.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/M3_3209-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/M3_3209-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Case Fil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>3. Shop in open air markets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always fun to stock up on Christmas goodies in another country during the weeks leading up to Christmas, and the open-air markets in Sicily are no exception. You\u2019ll find Christmas markets in all towns and villages, with the largest naturally in Palermo and Catania. In Catania, twinkling lights and Christmas-themed stalls line Via Etnea, while in Palermo, you can choose between dedicated Christmas markets and the more traditional market stalls of Vucciria and Ballar\u00f2. At the Christmas market in <a title=\"Capo d\u2019Orlando\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/guide-to-capo-daorlando\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capo d\u2019Orlando<\/a>, festivities include concerts, and artisan food and craft stalls.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2507\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sicily-street-food-market-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2507\"><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;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\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street market &#8220;Vucciria&#8221; in Palermo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>4. Go to the opera<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Teatro Massimo in Palermo is the world\u2019s third largest opera house and also one of its most beautiful. In truth, it\u2019s worth a visit at any time of year but during the winter months, it takes on an even more magical ambience, ablaze with fiery red poinsettia and twinkling lights. The 2023\/24 winter opera and ballet programme include I Capuleti e I Montecchi, Biancaneve (Snow White) and Rigoletto.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"villa sicily glicine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/trabia\/villas-in-sicily\/glicine-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glicine Cottage<\/a>, just outside Palermo, is an excellent base if you want to explore Palermo\u2019s markets, UNESCO World Heritage sites and take in an opera.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3781\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/palermo-sicily-2-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3781\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/palermo-sicily-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Massimo Opera Theatre in palermo\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/palermo-sicily-2-1.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/palermo-sicily-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/palermo-sicily-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Massimo Opera Theatre in palermo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>5. Panettone \u2013 taste the real thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re all familiar with the Christmas sight of supermarket and caf\u00e9 shelves piled high with panettone. Certainly, in Sicily, panettone is an intrinsic element of Christmas. Which makes a visit to the producers of some of the world\u2019s best-known panettone, packed with the very best local ingredients of pistachios, oranges, almonds and Modica chocolate, a must. Head away from Sicily\u2019s northern coastline and into the hills to the medieval village of Castelbuono where you\u2019ll find Fiasconaro\u2019s pasticceria piled high with this delicious buttery, fruit-studded sweet bread.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Indulge in seasonal food<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If there\u2019s any secret to great Sicilian food, then it must surely be seasonality. Come the winter months, out go juicy nectarines and apricots and in come mandarins and oranges, leafy greens such as chard, cauliflower and spinach. Take advantage of the lively street food scene in Palermo to stock up on seasonal produce, grab a comfort-packed \u2018arancina\u2019 and browse market stalls piled high with walnuts and other goodies.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find typical Christmas fare in the shops, with pasticcerie heady with the aroma of traditional gastronomic sweet treats such as\u00a0\u2018buccellati\u2019 (biscuits wrapped around a filling of dried figs, lemon, cinnamon and nuts).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4061\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/buccellati.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4061\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/buccellati.jpg\" alt=\"Buccellati biscuits\" width=\"966\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/buccellati.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/buccellati-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/buccellati-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buccellati biscuits (ph: saporiglutenfree)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>7. Watch a Christmas procession<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve visited Sicily at Carnival or Easter, you\u2019ll know that the island certainly knows how to organise spectacular processions! Watch one of the island\u2019s most vivid processions in Syracuse where the Festa della Santa Lucia lights up the city streets on 13 and 20 December. The procession through candlelit streets starts in Piazza del Duomo and progresses to the Chiesa di Santa Lucia.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Take in the sights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Staying close to Palermo will provide endless sightseeing opportunities, from the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the city to those in neighbouring Monreale and Cefal\u00f9. <a title=\"villa cecilia trabia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/trabia\/villas-in-sicily\/glicine-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Cecilia Trabia<\/a> provides an excellent base for all three locations and is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants in Trabia. The villa estate is also close to the magnificent Christmas nativity scenes in the medieval town of Termini Imerese.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4065\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4065\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/F4A9486.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4065\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4065\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/F4A9486.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Cecilia Trabia\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/F4A9486.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/F4A9486-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/F4A9486-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Cecilia Trabia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>9. Visit the mountain villages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>During the weeks leading up to Christmas, it\u2019s not just the streets of Palermo and Catania that are packed with festive cheer. Head into the hills to experience some wonderfully evocative scenes. In the Madonie mountain range, Petralia Soprana comes alive with biblical-themed video and light shows and in Nicolosi, on Etna\u2019s slopes, you\u2019ll find markets, wooden chalets and a unique mountain atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>10. Ski in Sicily<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ski in Sicily \u2013 really? Actually, the ski area on the southern side of Mount Etna is Italy\u2019s smallest ski region. The area has five ski lifts covering 10kms of pistes that offer the opportunity to ski with views of the Aeolian Islands! Sicily\u2019s other main ski area is in the resort of Piano Battaglia in the Madonie mountains where there are just under 5km of ski terrain extending over 4 slopes, with 3 ski lifts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3513\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/etna-snow-covered.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3513\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/etna-snow-covered.jpg\" alt=\"Snow covered Etna volcano \" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/etna-snow-covered.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/etna-snow-covered-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/etna-snow-covered-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow covered Etna volcano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Christmas celebrations end on 6 January, Epiphany, when children anticipate a visit from La Befana who traditionally brings a gift or lump of coal, depending on whether they\u2019ve been good or naughty. But it\u2019s not long until the first signs of spring emerge, and with it more festivities. The Sant\u2019Agata festival in Catania at the start of February is swiftly followed by Carnival celebrations and, in Agrigento, the Mandorlo in Fiore celebrations (almond blossom festival) marking the start of spring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 of the best things to do in Sicily in winter Most of us think of Sicily in terms of sunshine and beaches, so a winter holiday on the island may sound counterintuitive, but there are also plenty of things to do and reasons for visiting Sicily during the winter months. 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