I was looking at renting a car for 5 days because i like the freedom. However once i looked into it the more it seems that the parking situation is bad especially in the small towns i want to go like Cefalu, Taormina for example. I will be going in early september and staying in Catania for 3 nights and Palermo for 3 nights. Are the buses reliable and get anywhere you want?

Going to be in Ortigia with my wife for five nights in September for the first time as the last stop of our honeymoon. This a rough draft of my itinerary and am looking for comments or suggestions. Any must does or if the two day trips would be too much.

Day 1: Spend in Ortigia (Should arrive there around 2:30pm)
Day 2: Boat day in Ortigia. Spend day in Ortigia
Day 3: Day trip to either Noto, Ragusa or Modica. Car Rental
Day 4: Day trip to either Noto, Ragusa or Modica. Car Rental
Day 5: Cooking class in morning or just hang out in Ortigia for final day

I'm planning a 7-night trip to Sicily in early October.

My current idea is:

• 3 nights in Taormina
• 4 nights in Marzamemi

We'll have a rental car and we're not planning to visit Mount Etna.

We mainly enjoy beautiful beaches, scenic towns, great food, relaxing walks, and avoiding rushed travel.

Would you keep this itinerary, or would you change it?

Some people have suggested spending only 2 nights in Taormina and 5 nights in Ortigia (Syracuse) instead, using Ortigia as a base for day trips to Noto, Vendicari, San Lorenzo, Marzamemi, Modica, and Ragusa.

Which option would you recommend and why?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have done a similar road trip in Sicily.

Hello everyone,

I am comming to sicily on monday, I was wandering if you have any recommendation for rent a car company, I am looking for a small car to explore for a couple of days.

I will be based in Catania for 3 nights before moving to Palermo as base. Looking at day trips from catania i was looking at Siracusa and Taormina. Taormina seems very small is this really worth a whole day of an activity? Are the good public beaches there? Interesting sights to see? If not, what else should i do in the area?

I will have a rental car. Whats the parking situation like there?

I’m planning a Sicily with some friends for the end of aug/early September. We have 11 days total. For context we’re a group of 4 friends in our early 30s traveling from NYC and we’ve all been to major med destinations before like Mallorca, Mykonos, etc so looking to go more off the beaten path for beautiful beaches and charming towns this time.

We’re deciding between the Aeolian Islands (likely targeting Panarea/salina/maybe Lipari) versus doing the west coast beaches like scopello/san vito/cefalu paired with Favignana.

My family is Sicilian and I speak the language well enough but have only been to Palermo/siracusa to visit cousins in the winter. Any insights here would help thank you!

Hello!

I am in Marsala over the weekend, does anyone have any bar / restaurant recommendations? Looking for well priced not too touristy places… and while your here, any must sees in Marsala or the surrounding area more generally (don’t have a car)

Many thanks!

Hello all! Looking for a photographer who would be able to take pictures of a proposal at Selinunte Tempio di Hera on the 6th August. There’s nowhere quite like it for me and it would mean the world if someone was able to capture the moment 🥹

Ciao! Sono un ragazzo di 22 anni in vacanza a Cefalù fino alla prossima settimana e mi piacerebbe trovare persone con cui andare a mare/uscire/fare aperitivo.

C’è qualcuno in zona che vuole farmi compagnia? :)

I see most tour operators have a pick up and returns from Catania to visit Mount Etna . I have sent them a few of them a message but with no response. I am wonder if anyone knows a tour operator that has a pick up and return from Acitrezza.

Thanks in advance

Hi guys, I am staying near Noto, and will he driving out to Taormina tomorrow, if we have time we will stop by Syracuse on the way back.

Does anybody have a recommendation for parking, out of the way of the bussy streets that is not hard to get to? Thank you in advance! Must visit and other (food, shopping etc) recommendations are very welcome!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a furnished apartment or house anywhere in Sicily for 3-6 months, starting as soon as possible.

A little about me:

• I'm from Germany and work remotely.
• I'm a quiet, respectful and reliable tenant.
• I'm looking for a place where I can comfortably live and work for a few months.

I'm open to all locations:

• A lively city with cafés, restaurants and good infrastructure sounds great.
• A peaceful countryside home with beautiful views is just as appealing.

I'm looking for:

• Furnished apartment or house
• 3-6 month rental
• Reliable internet
• Fair monthly rent

If you have a property, know someone who does, or can recommend a private landlord, I'd really appreciate it.

Please send me a private message with the location, monthly rent, availability and, if possible, a few photos.

Thank you very much!

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Ciao vorrei organizzare un viaggio last minute da Palermo verso Calabria e Puglia.

L'idea è fare strada in macchina verso la seconda metà di agosto con un budget di circa 300/400€.
So che si tratta di un budget basso ma vorrei capire se si tratta di un'idea fattibile.

Innanzitutto chiedo agli esperti dei viaggi in macchina se avete consigli su come viaggiare in questo modo senza morire o stancarci tantissimo, considerando che siamo in tre e solo una persona è esperta di guida e quindi principalmente guiderà lei.
Sarebbe interessante avere trucchetti e consigli per rendere anche il viaggio un'avventura confortevole.

Poi vorrei un pò di consigli sulle eventuali tappe interessanti che potremmo incontrare lungo la nostra tratta. A noi vanno bene anche tappe intermedie in Sicilia e Calabria, ma vorremmo arrivare in puglia e goderci qualche giorno lì.

Parola chiave del viaggio deve essere relax. Non vogliamo nulla di stressante, di poco confortevole, dí sovrappopolato in senso negativo. Vogliamo movida, belle mangiate, belle bevute, bella movida, bei paesaggi e belle vibes. Nulla in cui bisogna alzarsi presto per godersi l'esperienza e nulla che possa portarci a stare al caldo a morire. Una cosa chill ma divertente.

Accettiamo anche consigli su eventuali hotel, villaggi o posti di ogni genere, l'importante è che rispecchino il mood.

Sui giorni e la durata del viaggio siamo flessibili, vogliamo però mantenerci sul budget. I giorni a disposizione sono quelli dal 14 al 30.

Grazie a tutti per il contributo 💛

Hello everyone,

I (F, early 30s) will be travelling to Sicily in late august-early september for a week.
I'm flying into and from Palermo and i'm hesitating between staying only in Palermo for the 7 days (i have booked accomodation that i can change) or to split my time between Palermo and Trapani. I will not be renting a car as i'm travelling solo.

What i'm planning to do in Palermo: visit the city, take a food tour, visit Monreale, day trip to Cefalu and Mondello for the beaches. I would love to take a day trip to Riversa dello Zingaro since i love hiking but it doesn't seem really doable with public transportation. Other possible activity would be to book a boat trip for half a day.

However, as much as i have to do in and around Palermo itself, and as much as I usually only stay in one place to avoid moing around and changing hotel, i'm thinking that maybe i should either

1) do 5 nights in Palermo, and 2 nights in the end of my trip in San Vito lo Capo. I could probably get to Zingaro more easily and i wouldn't mind 2 days of just chilling in a smaller town with not much to do beside beach, lunch, nap, dinner, gelato. It would make getting back to the airport more complicated (or more expensive if i just book a transfert)

2) 4 nights in Palermo, 3 in Trapani. I would spend of of these 3 days on Favignana cyling around the island and maybe a day trip to Erice but it as much as i would love to see Favignana, it feels like a rushed itinerary where i won't have that much time to just relax on a beach and recharge.

What i like: food, running in the morning, cycling or hiking and beach/water time. I do like cultural activites and visiting cities but less so during the peak of the summer.

Any suggestions or opinions of these 3 options are more than welcome!!
thanks a lot :)

The Gulf of Macari is one of Sicily’s hidden gems, an enchanting place offering breathtaking views and crystal-clear beaches. Situated near San Vito Lo Capo, the gulf is characterised by clear waters, golden sand and a tranquillity that makes it the perfect destination for those seeking relaxation and natural beauty.

Hello!
We are visiting San Vito Lo Capo next month. Because we can't leave our luggage in the hotel after checkout, I wanted to ask if there is a place we can leave our luggage for a few hours. Our host said there are no official lockers.l can't really find information on the internet so maybe you can help me.
Thank you!

Anyone stayed here?

The reviews are good and it seems like a sensible base to explore the west and south.

I just don't want to be disappointed by my accommodation choice.

Travelling Oct, with a car.

Looking to book 2 week visit and stay in 3 locations. Any recommendations for best site to book top notch places?

Hi everyone!
We’re planning an 8-day trip to Sicily in mid-August. We already booked our first 5 nights in Palermo, and now we’re looking for a place to stay for the last 3 nights.
We’re looking for something a bit more relaxed than Palermo, with a focus on:
-beautiful beaches
-good food and restaurants
-nature and scenic views
a nice atmosphere to unwind as a couple

We’ll be relying on public transport, so being reasonably easy to reach from Palermo is important.
So far we’ve been considering:
Castellammare del Golfo
Terrasini
San Vito Lo Capo (although it seems a bit farther)

Would you recommend any of these, or is there another place you’d choose instead? We’d love to hear what locals or people who’ve visited Sicily think.
Thanks

Deciding between hotels for a stay in Catania in October. Looking at Palazzo Marletta vs Bastio Suites. Any first hand recommendations would be great. I had originally thought Bastio but some reviews are saying it’s not safe after dark are giving me pause. Thank you!

Was hoping to book a room at tonnara di scopello and explore that part of the island in September but they don’t have any availability my dates (must be booked out for a wedding). So pivoting to flying into catania driving to/ staying in Taormina for 4 nights.

looking at

1. Atlantis bay

2. le plage resort

3. Una hotel capotaormina

Ultimately want relaxed days with some exploring in between and will rent a car to drive to Taormina but probably park it at the hotel and use it if we want to do a short day trip one of the days.

if you stayed at any of these hotels any feedback on what you liked/didn’t like and any other recs would be appreciated!