Location: Acireale, Castelmola and Taormina
Day 1 - 15 Mar 2022
Acireale
Content: To begin our journey, we decided to make a stop in the town of Acireale. The cathedral there has beautiful details, and the Piazza Duomo is also cute. However as it seems there wasn’t much more to do, we decided not to spend much more time there.
Location: Castelmola
Day 1 - 15 Mar 2022
Castelmola
Content: Castelmola was our next stop, very quick to visit but this town is very charming and must be in your itinerary if you have the chance to have a nice weather as there is a beautiful panorama to look at there. It was however too quiet on March, as most stores were closed.
Location: Taormina
Day 1 - 15 Mar 2022
Taormina Centro
Content: We head then to the center of Taormina and we loved there as it very charming.
Bam Bar
Content: Do not hesitate to taste the granite in the Bam Bar café as they are extremely tasteful !
Villa Comunale di Taormina
Content: This garden has a nice atmosphere and is perfect for a little break !
Théâtre de Taormine
Content: Definitely recommend the place for the view (but if you’re looking for detailed information or visits you won’t find it there)
Location: Unknown
Day 1 - 15 Mar 2022
Île Belle
Content: To finish the day, we enjoyed the view of Isola Bella, you can also go down if you have a time !
Location: Etna and Catania
Day 2 - 16 Mar 2022
North Etna - Linguaglossa
Content: One of the best highlights of our trip was this 3 hours trek in Etna Nord. We were alone with our guide (who was patient and passionate), totally recommend it ! The landscapes were amazing !
Location: Catane
Day 2 - 16 Mar 2022
Catane
Content: In Catania, I’ve loved to discover the Piazza Universita, the Via Etna street and the nice park of Villa Bellini
Location: Catania
Day 2 - 16 Mar 2022
Pasticceria Savia
Content: If you want to try some local pastries, I will recommend the pasticceria Sacia. However in my opinion nothing can be better than in France in terms of pastries ..
Le Quinte - pizza gourmet
Content: A good pizza well deserved !
Location: Syracuse, Noto and Modica
Day 3 - 17 Mar 2022
Syracuse
Content: In Syracuse, I’d advise to walk from the city center to the Maniace castle, you will then see beautiful places and streets
Location: Noto
Day 3 - 17 Mar 2022
Noto
Content: Noto was a really nice stop to enjoy the architecture and take some pictures !
Location: Modica
Day 3 - 17 Mar 2022
Modica
Content: In Modica, we loved the walk from the city center to a panorama view (Belvedere di San Benedetto) it was very typical and calm !
Antica Dolceria Bonajuto
Content: If you come in Modica, you don’t have the choice but to discover the most ancient chocolate factory ! We tried a hot chocolate there but mostly we bought some chocolate : it was unique and delicious !
Location: Ragusa
Day 3 - 17 Mar 2022
Niria
Content: Our room was here very spacious and great. We were upgraded as we were the only customers (in March)
Location: Raguse, Agrigente, Scala dei Turchi
Day 4 - 18 Mar 2022
Raguse
Content: Raguse was definitely a sightseeing in Sicily : you can easily plan 2-3 hours in this beautiful city
Location: Ragusa
Day 4 - 18 Mar 2022
Caffè Italia
Content: Here was a best little breakfast, a cappuccino and a croissant with chocolate : simple but efficient
Location: Agrigente
Day 4 - 18 Mar 2022
Vallée des Temples
Content: The Valley of Templi was definitely a nice visit you can find there the Temple of Concordia which is one of the best preserved Greek temples !
Scala dei Turchi
Content: We loved to end our day in this beautiful place ! These white cliffs are just incredible to see. It’s the place to be for the sunset
Location: Trapani
Day 4 - 18 Mar 2022
CasaTrapani B & B and Apartments
Content: We had a nice stay in this hotel / apartment. We had a spacious room with a kitchen
Location: Trapani and Erice
Day 5 - 19 Mar 2022
Trapani
Content: In Trapani, we did not have the best weather (but no rain) but we also did not have the crush for this city.
Location: Libero consorzio comunale di Trapani
Day 5 - 19 Mar 2022
Villa Regina Margherita
Content: This park was really nice to discover , if you plan a picnic it will be the best spot
Location: Trapani
Day 5 - 19 Mar 2022
Classique Bistrò
Content: We had a nice lunch break in this bistro, well situated. I’ve eaten mashed potatoes while my partner ate pulp. Even if the plate seem quite small, it was definitely enough with a dessert.
Location: Erice
Day 5 - 19 Mar 2022
Erice
Content: This village is places in the heights was an incredible discovery. From a nice landscape to a walk in the little streets and finally to the view of the castles.
Location: Castelluzzo
Day 5 - 19 Mar 2022
V78 Pub & Grill
Content: A excellent restaurant to taste the different Sicilian cheese and charcuterie
Trigrana Vacanze Hotel
Content: Here, we booked a hotel room but we finally had a whole house (big kitchen, 2 rooms and a bathroom). We also had a real breakfast (buffet). The price/quality was great.
Location: Zingaro
Day 6 - 20 Mar 2022
Réserve naturelle du Zingaro
Content: If you plan to do a trek in the Zingaro reserve, I will recommend to enjoy this time and plan to stay there the whole day ! You definitely will need some breaks or some time just to sit down to enjoy the landscape during these 14 km !
Location: Palermo
Day 6 - 20 Mar 2022
BB45 - Holiday House Palermo
Content: Our hotel was well situated in Palerme. We had a nice room with kitchen. However, the apartment and the neighbourhood was very noisy. Parking our car in Palerme was also a disaster (you can find where to park at the end of this guide)
Location: Palerme
Day 7 - 21 Mar 2022
Palerme
Content: Beginning of the day : a walk through the city center and the typical market of Palerme. Do not miss to go through the Theater of Massimo : the streets are also very busy there and a lot of shops are available.
Location: Palermo
Day 7 - 21 Mar 2022
Cathédrale de Palerme
Content: Here I loved the architecture of the cathedral and the neighbourhood. It’s very central and a must-see when you are in Palerme. We quickly enter the cathedral. There are additional visits available but we did not do it.
Passami ù coppu
Content: An adress to note if you’re looking for a cheap (but very good) place to eat and to discover some specialities of Palerme
Palais Des Normands
Content: The chapel inside the palace is just unique to see ! The details are everywhere and dates back to the Middle Age. Unfortunately the royal apartments were closed during our visit.
Villa Giulia
Content: We visited this nice park in Palerme. Next to it you can also see the port of Palerme. It was a nice walk but I wouldn’t classify it as a must-see. I wanted to visit the botanical garden next to it but when I saw an overview, I definitely thought it was not worth it and it seemed not maintained, so I skipped the visit.
Eglise Sainte Catherine
Content: To have a beautiful landscape, I would definitely recommend this site. 100% worth it !
BB45 - Holiday House Palermo
Content: Our hotel was well situated in Palerme. We had a nice room with kitchen. However, the apartment and the neighbourhood was very noisy. Parking our car in Palerme was also a disaster (you can find where to park at the end of this guide)
Location: Santa Flavia
Day 8 - 22 Mar 2022
Sant'Elia
Content: Sant’Elia is the pittoresque town with a clear water and a beautiful landscape : it seems like it’s not very popular from tourists but I loved it there !
Location: Cefalù
Day 8 - 22 Mar 2022
Cefalù
Content: Cefalu is an excellent city if you want to enjoy a more moderate day and relax in the beach. The city is quick to visit but quiet charming. You can easily find a place to enjoy a drink or an ice cream 🍦
Location: Cinisi
Day 8 - 22 Mar 2022
Aéroport de Palerme
Content: We actually fly to Paris the next day but very early. Here are some tips if you plan a trip to Sicily : ▪️ This trip was made during March. We did not have high temperature and consequently we did not have any time at the beach. Let’s be honest, it will be difficult to follow this road trip during summer as the temperatures are very high. In Summer, I will recommend you to choose to explore either the East or the West of the island. ▪️ We rent our car with the company Sicily rent car. We picked up the car in the airport of Catane and let it in the airport of Palermo. ▪️As in others many countries, you have to have a credit card and not a debit card to rent a car in Sicily. With the company Sicily rent car, you can rent with a debit card. However the car insurance was extremely high (we had to choose different things to insure), we only had the third-party insurance. Fortunately, nothing bad happened during our trip. ▪️ Driving in Sicily sucks. The speed limit is not respected. People are mostly driving and phoning. However the road are fine as they are many large axes. ▪️ To park in Sicily is not always easy, we never find free parking (we also preferred to pay than to search a park place for a long time) : you will have to plan a budget for the parking. ▪️ The worst city to drive or to park is definitely Palerme. For the 1st night we parked in a little garage for 25€ (only the night) and we had to leave the key. We were not confident. The next day, we found the best option to park in Palerme. In this parking, you can park for 24 hours for 15€. Save the adress : Parcheggio Porto Palermo : Parking Pier Saint Lucia ▪️Before driving to a city, note that there are ZTL zones meaning you cannot drive there unless you have a pass. Usually center city are concerned. Unfortunately we were not aware of it (it is not very well indicated), but they place security cameras to then send you the fees that be up to 100 euros even after your trip.