What to Do on Holiday in Sicily

If you are looking forward to spend a vacation with your close relatives in complete bliss and stunning scenery, then Sicily is the place for you. Being an autonomous area of Italy, Sicily is a great place to go on a relaxing holiday staying in holiday rentals.

Many families come to this part of Italy and rent holiday villas and self catering holiday apartments as their holiday accommodation.Sicily is visited by a large number of tourists due to the fact that it is the biggest island in the entire Mediterranean Sea.

Also, numerous smaller islands that urlaub in sizilien this region are taken to be an important part and parcel of Sicily. Apart from Sardinia, this island is classified as the area of Insular Italy.

The five important things to do include experiencing the Greek temples, climbing the Mount Etna, exploring the Medieval jewel of Old Palerma, dancing at the Giardini Naxos and trying the local wine and enjoying the sports and activities.

If you are a sports enthusiast, you can find some interesting games and sports to play in the Sicily countryside. Most sports that holiday makers can enjoy in Sicily include the water activities. Whether it is scuba diving, fishing or windsurfing, there are a large number of water sports to do.

Hiking is another activity that can be enjoyed in Sicily. There are special paths and courses so that the hiking experience can become all the more easy and enjoyable. In the winter seasons, tourists can also try the activities of snowboarding and skiing. Other activities in Sicily include bird watching, mountain biking, running, trekking, camping and horse riding.

The second most important thing to do in Sicily is to sample the wine from a local vineyard. Sicily's flagship red grape produces a spicy and exotic wine. The leading towns producing wine includes Messina, Ragusa, Noto and Marsala.

Also, if you are a great lover of dance, there are brilliant nightlife destinations so that you can have a great night life. The seaside resort Giardini Naxos is a highly admired family venue where people can enjoy the various open-air bars, night discos along with an excellent party atmosphere.

Thirdly, tourists can climb the highest volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. This activity can serve as a great thing for all those who are energetic and who wish to do something adventurous. You can also try your hand at night climbing. Another option worth consideration is that of walking the Circumetnea Railroad that circles this active volcano.

The fourth thing to do is to explore the capital of Sicily, Palermo. The metropolis is full of unique medieval buildings, monuments, shady squares and Baroque churches. Last but not least, this island has a large number of ancient sites that include the Greek temples.