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- The
largest island in the Mediterranean, sunny Sicily
boasts tempestuous volcanoes, ancient Greek ruins,
incredible seafood (and pastries!) as well as breathtaking
natural beauty that also make it a favorite of honeymooners
in Italy.
- Top
attractions in the capital city at Palermo include
a colorful city market, world-class opera and ballet
performances at the Teatro Massimo, and monuments
and relics dating back to ancient Greece & Rome.
- Other
major tourist stops include the beaches of Cefalu
(just east of Palermo), the volcanic Mount Etna (the
largest in Europe), the main wine producing region
in Marsala, and the resorts at Taormina on the slopes
of scenic Mount Tauro.
- Airports
: Palermo
and Catania.
- Ferries:
High speed car and passenger ferries
connect Sicily to mainland Italy, Sardinia, Malta,
Tunisia, and Egypt.
- Getting
around : Sicily is linked to the main Italian
train network at Messina. Long distance trains from
Rome and Naples cross the Straits of Messina by ferry
and continue on to Palermo and Catania.
Buses
connect Rome and Naples to Catania and Palermo.
More
about Sicily around the Web:
Sicily
travel guide - Wikitravel
Sicily
Guide - Getting Around in Sicily
Best
of Sicily Travel Guide
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