Beautiful Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Although part of Italy, Sicily has its own unique charm and culture. It is located off the southwest coast of Italy at the “toe” and is just 160km northeast of Tunisia in Africa. The famous active volcano of Mount Etna is located on the east coast of the island. Sicily enjoys a beautiful warm climate throughout the summer and its winters are mild.

Sicily is a wonderful destination with numerous attractions. The capital Palermo is famous for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy. It is a bustling city with daily historic street markets and the local cuisine is fabulous. The island is vibrant and exciting, and guided walking tours are highly recommended to see all that it has to offer. Taormina and Giardini Naxos, located on the east coast of the island, are very popular for sun holidays. Taormina is a stunning village overlooking the sea and Giardini Naxos is a charming traditional seaside village. There are endless places to visit on this amazing island and terrific day tours are available for the more adventurous.

Sicily is a beautiful island that is suitable for everyone. It has fabulous historic cities such as Palermo, Syracuse and Catania at the foot of Mount Etna. The holiday resort of Taormina is perfect for couples and all adults and Giardini Naxos offers a lovely family option with its beaches, funfairs and outdoor discos.

There are regular direct flights from Dublin to Italy, and Abbey Travel have excellent offers and deals to all parts of this wonderful island for both city breaks and summer holidays.