{"id":648,"date":"2016-01-20T14:17:15","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T14:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=648"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:54:56","slug":"sicilys-top-carnivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/sicilys-top-carnivals\/","title":{"rendered":"SICILY\u2019S TOP CARNIVALS"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the carnivals of Venice and Viareggio may be more famous, Sicily\u2019s carnivals<\/strong><\/a> can be equally spectacular and are more likely to be accompanied by better weather.<\/p>\n

Our top carnivals are in Acireale, Sciacca, and, just outside Palermo, at Termini Imerese and Mezzojuso.\u00a0 Visit during the February celebrations and combine your stay in Sicily with visiting some of the island\u2019s top attractions, minus the crowds and the heat of the summer sun.<\/p>\n

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Acireale carnival<\/span>: With concerts, parades through the town\u2019s baroque historic centre and processions of allegorical and floral floats, Acireale is one of Sicily\u2019s most colourful and impressive carnivals. Carnival celebrations take place on 30-31 January and 4-9 February, culminating in a fireworks finale.<\/p>\n

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Carnival in Acireale, Sicily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stay at Casa sulle Onde<\/a>, a 3-bedroom villa with sea-facing terraces and interiors that blend hand-crafted contemporary furniture with classic antiques. The historic centre of Acireale, Etna, Taormina and Catania are all close by. Prices from \u00a31375 (sleeps 4) per week in February.<\/p>\n

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Termini Imerese:<\/span> Situated to the east of Palermo, the carnival celebrations at Termini Imerese (7-9 February) are said to be the oldest in Sicily, featuring the character of \u2018Nannu\u2019 which dates back to the end of the 1800\u2019s.\u00a0 More carnival celebrations take place at Mezzojuso<\/span>, to the south of Palermo, also on 7 February.<\/p>\n

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Casa Turi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Casa Turi<\/a> is a 4-bedroom villa, with large open-plan living, close to the coastal town of Trabia and to the carnival towns of Termini Imerese and Mezzojuso. Palermo and the archaeological sites of Segesta and Himera are within easy reach.\u00a0 Prices from \u00a31346 (sleeps 8), including a 10% low-season saving, in February.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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