r/sicily

Hello everyone! I am very much looking forward to my first trip to Sicily, which is coming up in September. I plan to spend a few nights each in Taormina as well as Ortgegia. Recommendations for dinners would be greatly appreciated, as opposed to only relying upon internet reviews that I am reading. I searched this sub and found only a couple of recent posts on the topic, but nothing comprehensive and nothing for Ortegia.

Given that the phrase “good meal” can be a subjective term, I thought I’d share that for my group, with dinner a nice wine list is a must, as is a comfortable dining room (two in my party have minor mobility issues). Beyond that, budget can vary greatly and I would prioritize quality of the meal over location, view, aesthetic. I also plan to have a car.

Thanks in advance!

A few of us (all in our mid-20s) will be in Taormina for two-ish days and would love your best recommendations/must dos to add to our itinerary! We have some plans of doing wineries, possibly beaches, etc - but don’t know where to start! We’re looking for amazing food, beautiful scenery, local culture, and fun experiences. The more authentic, the better :)

What are your absolute must-sees, hidden gems, and favorite local spots? We’d also love to know which tourist traps are worth skipping. We’ll be traveling around Sicily for a while and want to experience this area as authentically as possible. Thanks!

Hi there!

I am wondering if you need to actually arrive as a foot passenger to the ferry at least 60 minutes prior to departure? I am traveling in September on a Friday.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,thanks for all the information so far. My husband and I are going to Sicily in September, staying in Catania.

Can you recommend a hotel that is well-located, breakfast, with a place to park a rental car?

Thank you!

Where exactly do we take them from? Communication from Ryanair is non existent and not enough staff at the airport / staff don’t know.

hi guys,

for our trip next week (11july - 16 july) to Sicily, we will land in Trapani. We wanted to hire a car for a day to drive from Trapani Airport to Tonnara di Scopello and after a few hours of relaxing there, we wanted to drive further to Palermo where we will stay during our trip. We could drop our car off in Palermo city. I was just wondering if it is a safe drive from Trapani to Palermo on a Saturday or if it gets really busy and you would not suggest to drive?

Hi everyone!
I’m planning a solo trip to Sicily at the end of August and I’m really excited. 😊
My original plan was to rent a car, but after checking the prices I’ve realized it’s unfortunately over my budget. A rental car with full insurance for about a week starts at around €700, and that’s before fuel and parking, so I’ve decided to plan the trip without a car instead.
My current itinerary is roughly:
1 night in Ortigia
2 nights in Ragusa
3 nights on the west coast (I was thinking about Castellammare del Golfo or San Vito Lo Capo)
Palermo
Cefalù
Taormina
Back to Catania
Originally I wanted to stay in a beautiful accommodation in the hills around Scopello or San Vito Lo Capo with sea views and use a car to drive to the beaches and nearby places. Since I won’t have a car anymore, I’m not sure if that’s the best idea.
So I’d love to ask for your advice. Which town on the west coast would you recommend if I’m relying entirely on public transport? I’m looking for a place that’s easy to reach by bus or train, where I can get to a beautiful beach on foot or with a short bus ride, and ideally also visit places like Scopello and the Zingaro Nature Reserve.
I’d really appreciate any recommendations, especially from locals or people who have travelled around Sicily without a car. Thank you so much!

Hi everyone!

My two friends and I will be visiting Palermo during the last week of July. We’re planning to rent a car and spend most of our time exploring different beaches around the area.
We’re currently looking for accommodation, but we’re finding that many hotels and Airbnbs are either quite expensive or don’t seem that nice for the price.

Does anyone have any recommendations for hotels, Airbnbs, or specific areas to stay in that offer good value? We’d be happy to stay outside the city center if it’s convenient for driving and beach trips.

I’m coming to Sicily from August 20-26 and will be in Palermo/Scopello/Trapani, definitely eager to go to Favignana and maybe San Vito Lo Capo

I understand it will be very hot, but I’m more concerned about the amount of people - is it just chaotic? What’s it going to be like?

Is it going to be terrible due to crowds? Any tips on how to best manage this trip?

I know there is probably hundreds of posts like this but I genuinely don’t know where to start and how to end it lol I really want to enjoy the people, food, and culture

Hi everyone!

We’re visiting Sicily soon and would love to do an Etna excursion, but there are so many options that it’s hard to choose.

We’re both in reasonably good shape and have a moderate fitness level. I have fibromyalgia (a chronic condition that causes widespread pain and fatigue), but I can still hike quite a bit. I just have no idea how physically demanding the different Etna excursions are, especially at the higher elevations, so I’d love some advice from people who’ve done them.

Ideally, we’re looking for a tour that includes the cable car and the 4x4 bus (if it’s worth it), so we can get a complete experience.

We’d love to see the craters up close and, if we’re lucky, any active volcanic activity or glowing lava (although I know that’s never guaranteed, not fully sure how realistic it even is).

Which tour would you recommend? Is it worth booking a guided excursion, or is taking the cable car and 4x4 independently enough? Are there any companies you’d particularly recommend or avoid? What is the normal price ranges for an excursion?

Thanks so much! Any tips or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.