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Explore Italy: Sicily
Sicily or Sicilia in Italian is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,708 kmē and five million inhabitants. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean basin, with approximately 1,000 kilometers of coastline, which is sandy in the south, and rocky in the north. Sicily is directly adjacent to the region of Calabria via the Strait of Messina to the east. In Latin, Sicily is Trinacria. Sicily is Europe's most historic cosmopolitan region. The land is full of archaeological wonders. The impressive art, folklore and magnificent scenery greets visitors at every turn. Delicious food at admissible prices is accessible wherever or whenever you have a craving. Avove is situated in Sicily, it is a small harbour of a mediterranean island, this riveting place was once a Greek colony, a Norman kingdom, a Roman province and an Arab emirate.
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean basin, with approximately 1,000 kilometers of coastline, which is sandy in the south, and rocky in the north. The panorama has great contrast, but mountains and hills predominate. Near Catania, there is a vast field. To the east, Mount Etna is Sicily's tallest mountain, reaching heights of 3,300 feet meters and the largest volcano in Europe. Every year in winter, bubbling, fiery slag, in the form of lava flows down the sides of the snow-capped mountain, while ash and smoke spew from its mouth. Numerous chasms have been carved into the mountainside through the ages by erosion. The mountain is entirely protected within a national park. The majesty of the spectacular landscapes will leave you in awe.
The delicious, rich food of Mediterranean diet attracts visitors to Sicily from around the world. Arancine, crocche, and sfincione can be found in abundance. If you are a seafood lover be sure to indulge in such delicacies as snapper, swordfish, sepia, spaghetti with black squid ink, or sardines served with lemon. The quality of the food in Sicily is exquisite and more reasonably priced that in other regions of Italy. Be sure to try the desserts Cannoli, Gelato, Granita and Cassata for a heavenly, mouth watering treat.
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