Clemmy Manzo

Every inch of Sicily offers a fascinating history lesson (trust us, it’s easier to list the towns without UNESCO status here). Shaped by the many civilisations that have called it home – most notably the Greeks, Arabs, Normans and Spanish – Sicily has a distinct cultural identity that sets it apart from mainland Italy. From its ancient temples and nature reserves to postcard-perfect beaches and volcanoes, Sicilians are fiercely proud of their land. Combine all that with the food, strikingly different from Italy’s most famous dishes and worth the trip alone, and you’ll quickly see why Sicily has become one of the hottest holiday spots around over the last few years. Come see (and taste) for yourself – the whole of Sicily awaits.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The best beaches in Sicily🏝️ The best Italian islands in Italy🏡 Italy’s most underrated cities🇮🇹 The best places to visit in Italy🏨 The best hotels in Sicily Clemmy Manzo is a Sicilian travel writer. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.