10 Things To Do In Sicily Without Going To The Beach

Is Sicily a land to soak with the sea, sun and sand? Is Sicily known for summer holidaying? Is Sicily famous as a summer resort of Italy? Probably not. While it can be tempting to spend the entirety of a Sicily holiday lazing on some of the island’s beautiful beaches, there is far more to this diverse island than the sun, sand and sea. Whether it is a stunning natural setting, a culture-rich city or an archaeological site of immense historical importance, there are countless things to experience in Sicily without going to the beach. The landscape, the culture, the people, the food, the atmosphere, the opportunities of diving and trekking, and the historical leftovers of many past rulers such as Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs: everything would appear uniquely and take you to a different world where the dream turns true.

We’ve compiled a list of our 10 favorite attractions that we think deserve a place on your holiday itinerary for Sicily. Apart from exploring the fantastic beaches on your Sicily Tour you can head for all these to have a different taste.

1.      Head up to Mount Etna:

 

Mount Etna: the tallest active volcano in Europe perhaps is the most dominating feature in Eastern Sicily and this is why it has been the centre of attraction for centuries for travellers, artists, philosophers and poets. The grandeur of the beauty of the Mt. Etna make Sicily a worth visiting part of Italy. You can scale this active volcano either by taking a walk or taking a cable car. Its snow clad top is visible to a greater part of the Mediterranean Sea. Watching the magnificence of Etna from a distance is an awe-inspiring experience. The mountain known for it’s unique character: the weather is rapidly changeable and it can get very cold even in the extreme height of the summer.

2.      Discover chocolate and churches in Modica:

 

Travellers with an interest in antiquities shouldn't miss the town museum in Modica. Modica are an attractive historic town in south-eastern Sicily, one of the area's UNESCO-listed Baroque towns. Famous for its chocolate it is an appealing destination for food-lovers, making a good holiday base or day-trip destination. It might take you a while to get the layout of the busy, lemon-scented streets with their steep staircases to its impressive churches but your discoveries will be all the more rewarding. Sample some of the city’s iconic chocolate to fill your ongoing itinerary with extreme pleasure.

3.      Visit the windmills of Mozia:

Starting in Trapani and making your way toward Marsala you will see Dutch-style windmills used for grinding salt and pumping sea water, along with mountains of glistening white salt dotting the coastline. The beautiful windmills you can see among the salt pans witness the ancient work of extraction. They were used to grind salt and to pump the sea water from one basin to another. Mozia, the tiny island located off of the west coast of Sicily is home to numerous famous windmills. Visiting the wind mills and watching the pyramids like salt gatherings is a awe-inspiring sight to look at.

4.      Explore mountain towns and villages:

 

The mountain towns and villages in Sicily exhibit some of the most spectacular towns and villages in the valley region. The villages like Pollina and Castelbuono, in the foothills of the Madonie Mountains are awe-exciting to visit. An interaction with the locals and learning about their way of life is really enthralling. The fascinating beauty of the picturesque mountain villages and towns would captivate your heart with so much pleasure that; they would flash in your mind long after you leave Sicily.

5.      Attend a festival:

The celebration of Sicilian festivals is unique and it is awe-exciting to take part in it.  Most festive occasions are celebrated with processions through the streets; mammoth fireworks are displayed with plenty of devotional food and drink. Some of such festivals are Festa di Sant'Agata, Sagra del Mandorlo in fiore (Almond-blossom Festival) and so on. If you are lucky you can enjoy the unique charm of the local festivals by attending them during your Sicily Excursion.

6.      Take a step back into ancient Sicily:

Take a look at the ancient wonders of Sicily. Over the centuries, Sicily has been rules by different races from Roman to Greek to Arabs and all have left their historical foot print over this land. The well preserved Greek temples and theatres : Roman temples and mosaics have no match in the world.  The island is home to wonderfully-preserved Greek temples, Roman villas and Norman cathedrals - many filled with glorious mosaics. Just head to explore it’s rich history filled with different art and architecture.

7.      Sample the best of the island's cuisine:

Sicily’s climate and fertile soil make growing any crop very easy. It’s gastronomy is rich with foreign influences and it is considered as one of the best place for the food lovers all round the world. From cannoli to arancini, Sicilian food is world-famous. Where ever you go : you must feel the growing demand for the Sicilian food and the most hottest place is the USA. Sicilian food attracts a lot of Americans to spend their evening in Sicilian restaurants. Sicily itself produces olives, oranges, lemons, eggplants, tomatoes, pistachios, almonds, grapes, and more and abundant of sea food is available at it’s long coast. Hence the food is varied and delicious.

8.      Wander the streets of Noto:

Noto’s Baroque architecture is among one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sicily. There are many buildings and monuments to absorb here during your Sicily holidays, mainly sandwiched in the Historic Centre, and including the St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Basilica of San Salvatore.

9.      Indulge in the ancient capital:

Any visit to Sicily without exploring it’s ancient capital Palermo is incomplete. It is a  place of mystery where truth often goes beyond the traveller’s imagination. It is a lively Mediterranean town where you can still find the Arabic taste in the markets. It has a long history influenced by many invaders that the visitors can find with it’s buildings and monuments, the city streets and markets, gardens and theatres. A walk along the fantastic Mondello beach that surrounds town would bring you to a very particular type of food vendor not found everywhere: octopus vendors or polipar, who sell this delicious seafood to the delight of beach-goers. Just taste it to mark your journey.

10.Discover Baroque Ragusa:

Ragusa: listed in Unesco WORLD HERITAGE is one of the most picturesque town in Sicily and one of the fantastic film locations in the region. With a new airport at Comiso, now this has turned to be one of the most demanded tourist destination for the seasoned explorers. This is an inviting town and the best activity in it is drifting and winding along the character-filled lanes of Ragusa Ibla or scaling up the steps towards the upper town and enjoying the great, classic view over Ibla.

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