{"id":4128,"date":"2024-04-20T05:58:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T05:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=4128"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:30:15","slug":"exploring-sicily-best-places-to-stay-in-sicily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/exploring-sicily-best-places-to-stay-in-sicily\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Sicily"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Where to stay for beach fun and city culture<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Summer in Sicily means beach time, and wherever you stay on the island, you\u2019re never too far from a fabulous sandy beach.<\/strong> But to go to Sicily and spend a week by the pool or on the beach without stopping by some of its amazing towns, even if just for an evening passeggiata, is to miss out on the essence of the island. Temperatures in July and August may mean you want to do little more than flop on a beach during the heat of the day, but if you\u2019re close enough to a culture-packed spot, then an early morning or evening stroll through town is the perfect start or finish to the day.<\/p>\n<p>Come with us on our whistlestop tour of the island and check out our insider\u2019s tips on the <a title=\"best villas in Sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best places to stay in Sicily<\/a>, by the beach and close to culture.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sicily\u2019s north coast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Palermo and Cefal\u00f9 on the north coast<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s enough to see and do in Sicily\u2019s capital city of <a title=\"Palermo, Sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/palermo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palermo<\/a> to easily fill several days. Explore churches, the cathedral and the Palatine Chapel and learn about the city\u2019s history on a street food tour that takes in its bustling markets. Stay out of town in a seaside villa and enjoy the freedom of switching between sightseeing and the beach. <a title=\"sicily beach villa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/cefalu\/villas-in-sicily\/aqua-turchina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqua Turchina<\/a>, set right on the seafront near Finale di Pollina, is just 15 minutes by car from Cefal\u00f9, a charming resort with a medieval town centre and UNESCO Norman cathedral.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4129\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_3456_HDR.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4129\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_3456_HDR.jpg\" alt=\"Aqua Turchina near Cefal\u00f9\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_3456_HDR.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_3456_HDR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_3456_HDR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aqua Turchina near Cefal\u00f9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>North east Sicily<\/h3>\n<p>While south east Sicily grabs much of the limelight, the island\u2019s north east corner also offers a great beach experience and a chance to explore some lesser-known attractions. The town of Tindari was one of the island\u2019s most significant Greek centres, before becoming a Roman outpost, and you can still visit Roman buildings and other ancient ruins including the Basilica and well preserved amphitheatre. Meanwhile, the Nebrodi mountains are dotted with historic villages such as Mistretta, Troina and San Marco d\u2019Alunzio, and home to Byzantine monasteries and Norman churches. Choose from a selection of villa accommodation, including the cluster of farmhouses at <a title=\"familt villa in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/patti\/villas-in-sicily\/le-case-di-tindari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Case di Tindari<\/a> and the fabulous <a title=\"sicily villa for rent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/tindari\/villas-in-sicily\/villa-dioscuri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Dioscuri<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3272\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sicily-villa-with-pool-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3272\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sicily-villa-with-pool-1.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Dioscuri in Tindari\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sicily-villa-with-pool-1.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sicily-villa-with-pool-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sicily-villa-with-pool-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Dioscuri in Tindari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Sicily\u2019s east coast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Taormina, Catania and Acireale<\/h3>\n<p>Even before the White Lotus TV series, Taormina was probably Sicily\u2019s best known town. And with heart-stopping views and a regular stream of celebrity visitors, it\u2019s not altogether surprising. But the town does get busy and if you\u2019re looking for a more authentic experience that also delivers on the culture front, there\u2019s much to be said for spending time in Catania and Acireale. Catania\u2019s UNESCO-listed historic centre, with its Duomo, large baroque piazzas and pulsating fish market couldn\u2019t be more different from Taormina. <a title=\"sicily luxury villa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/acireale\/villas-in-sicily\/casa-dei-sogni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa dei Sogni<\/a> is an excellent base for visits to Acireale, a town often overlooked by tourists but with a \u2018centro storico\u2019 that is home to several fine baroque buildings, as well as wonderful views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea from the Villa Belvedere public gardens.<\/p>\n<p>Local beaches, along the craggy Riviera dei Ciclopi, are generally stony but there are several sandy beaches at the Timpa Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3659\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AM_2225-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3659\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AM_2225-1.jpg\" alt=\"Casa dei Sogni near Taormina\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AM_2225-1.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AM_2225-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AM_2225-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casa dei Sogni near Taormina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Noto and Syracuse<\/h3>\n<p>Heading south from Catania, the towns of Noto and Syracuse are big crowd-pleasers, and with good reason. But the beaches at the southern end of the east coast are also glorious, so plan your itinerary carefully. Noto\u2019s location, less than 10km from the coast, means that it\u2019s easily accessible if you prefer to <a title=\"sicily villa near Noto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/noto\/villas-in-sicily\/casa-del-carrubo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay by the beach<\/a>. Head into the town in the evening to stroll down the main Corso Vittorio Emanuele and admire the glorious honey-coloured buildings and architectural treasures.<\/p>\n<p>But, of course, you can\u2019t contemplate staying on this stretch of coastline without stopping by Syracuse, an extraordinary city with a fascinating Greek and Roman history and a lively historic centre packed with restaurants, bars, palaces and churches.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Southeast Sicily<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>The Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto<\/h3>\n<p>Of the 8 towns in southeast Sicily that make up the UNESCO World Heritage designated Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto, 3 are close enough to each other to allow day trips to each one. Rebuilt in eye-catching late Baroque style after the 1693 earthquake, the towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli, are the most visited of the 8, and for good reason. Choose a villa that is close to all 3 towns, such as the fabulous <a title=\"villa in sicily for rent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/modica\/villas-in-sicily\/baglio-la-corte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baglio La Corte<\/a> or <a title=\"pool villa sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/ragusa\/villas-in-sicily\/rocca-di-pietra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocca di Pietra<\/a>, and intersperse days by the pool with a dash of culture. Both villas are also close to a series of fabulous beaches, including Marina di Ragusa, Sampieri and family-friendly Santa Maria del Focallo. For a true on-the-beach location, <a title=\"romantic villa in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/scicli\/villas-in-sicily\/dimora-pietra-nica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dimora Pietra Nica<\/a> is hard to beat. The idyllic studio accommodation is a heavenly retreat set right at the water\u2019s edge, yet only 15 minutes\u2019 drive from Scicli.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4130\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6146.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4130\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6146.jpg\" alt=\"Baglio La Corte\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6146.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6146-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6146-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baglio La Corte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Ispica<\/h3>\n<p>Not far from the magic triangle of Ragusa, Modica and Scicli in the Val di Noto, Ispica attracts fewer visitors than its neighbours. Just 6 miles inland from the southeast coast, it was rebuilt following the 1693 earthquake but is not one of the 8 UNESCO designated towns and consequently, tends to be quieter. At its historic heart, you\u2019ll find a selection of late Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings built in the same honey-hued stone as Noto. Top spots include the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, home to a semi-circular portico, the Loggiato del Sinatra, and Sozzi\u2019s finest frescos.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby lies the Cava d\u2019Ispica, an archaeological park and former Neolithic burial site with catacombs set in a tranquil gorge. \u00a0<a title=\"sicily villa with pool\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/ispica\/villas-in-sicily\/le-gioie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Gioie<\/a> is a convenient base, set between Ispica and the golden sand beaches and clear water at Punta Circa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4131\" style=\"width: 966px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6934_HDR.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4131\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6934_HDR.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Le Gioie\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6934_HDR.jpg 966w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6934_HDR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AM_6934_HDR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villa Le Gioie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Want to find out more about the best places to visit in Sicily?<\/strong> Take a look at our guide to all <a title=\"towns in sicily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/en\/sicilian-towns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">towns and cities<\/a> in Sicily<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to stay for beach fun and city culture Summer in Sicily means beach time, and wherever you stay on the island, you\u2019re never too far from a fabulous sandy beach. 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