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Sicily and Sardinia they are the two largest Italian islands, different but both rich in history and tourist attractions. From the best known locations to small villages and towns, you can spend holidays in the name of culture or relaxation amidst rural charm, gastronomy and sport. For the more fashionable there is certainly no shortage of elegant shops of all kinds and categories, up to the enchanting cafes and quality restaurants where you can eat fish and other local delicacies.

There are so many things to do and see for tourists in Sardinia and Sicily that in addition to the splendid beaches and seaside resorts offer a hinterland rich in landscapes and traditions to be discovered. Parties and events animate every period of the year for holidays suitable for every need. We discover their archaeological, naturalistic and landscape riches.

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Holidays in Sardinia

Make some holidays in Sardinia it is a fascinating experience full of unique stimuli. Among the Italian islands it is known all over the world for the emerald sea, pristine beaches, clean air, imposing mountains, historical monuments and traditions of life that tell of a civilization that still tenaciously resists the changes of mass tourism.

There wild beauty of Sardinia it has been attracting tourists for many decades and this island has established itself in the collective imagination, becoming the status of Italian and worldwide vacationers. Fabulous yachts ply its sea and famous celebrities from entertainment and sports dive on its beaches. Some areas have also been massively transformed and the landscapes modified by speculations that have changed their original appearance.

In Sardinia, however, there is a way to experience one alternative vacation to large hotels and luxury resorts, to small and large beaches that remain real natural oases. It is necessary to know and therefore to know how to choose, but the territory offers fabulous ideas based on crafts, festivals, language and gastronomy that testify to an identity created and kept intact over the centuries in which local traditions are kept alive.

Constructions such as i classic Nuraghi, stone towers in the shape of a truncated cone about 5 meters high scattered in the Sardinian countryside, testify the evolution of a civilization from the Neolithic period that has suffered invasions and dominations. Folk festivals in costume and religious processions animate the main provinces of the island all year round such as the Sagra del Redentore di Nuoro, celebrated in the last week of August, or the Sardinian Cavalcade of Sassari on the penultimate Sunday of May which has a decidedly character layman.

What to do in Sardinia

For those who want to program a holiday in Sardinia it would be impossible to list all the accommodations, accommodations, itineraries and the most beautiful beaches to visit and where to dive into the clear sea. Rocky coasts and long sandy beaches alternate between sea and mountains, revealing unique naturalistic and cultural beauties, with mines and ancient finds that characterize the variety of the entire Sardinian landscape.

Official tourism websites or portals contain guides for relaxing and fun holidays with family with children or friends. They offer the possibility to check online prices for accommodation in hotels, bed & breakfasts, villages and holiday homes as well as book car rental services, ferries and airplanes. Images of beautiful beaches alternate with the presentation of ancient and mysterious traditions.

Sardegnaturismo Seasonal weekend offers including events of the month, naturalistic and gastronomic itineraries. Holidays are divided into themes: activities, well-being, culture, taste, events, sea, nature, villages and traditions. Everyone can choose their favorite combination and find out about the many opportunities available

Paradisola Dedicated to the tourist and cultural promotion of Sardinia, a reference point for finding campsites, rents rooms, agritourisms, hotels, natural areas, maps and maps as well as the sea and splendid beaches. Informative articles, photographs and videos accompany the tourist in their choice

Trekkinginsardegna Trekking proposals for excursions and walks to discover unspoiled nature and architectural beauties between cities of art and important monuments. Thematic itineraries on the coast and in the interior of the island to follow paths immersed in nature and ancient mule tracks through holm oak woods, caves, cliffs and then find yourself on deserted beaches

Holidays in Sicily

To do holidays in Sicily It does not only mean visiting the sea and the most beautiful beaches, but discovering cities, places and traditions of the various provinces and tourist areas. Village festivals, festivals, monuments and museums are rich in culture. This island was a crossroads of Mediterranean cultures and still today contains all kinds of stimuli in places that tell an ancient story between Greek temples, Norman churches and Baroque palaces.

There Sicily it is an island that in summer as in winter has a lot to offer to tourism and offers a great variety of landscapes and a unique history. From simple relaxation on the most beautiful or little known beaches, to excursions on the craters of Etna up to a prominent food and wine culture that includes unique specialties from couscous from Trapani to pastries from Noto, up to Sicilian cannoli.

There Sicily it has the historic cities of Palermo, Catania and Syracuse, the baroque cities of Ragusa, Modica, the Greek temples of Agrigento, Selinunte and Segesta and the Roman sites of Piazza Armerina. Besides the sea, those who love sports will find trekking routes on Etna and kilometers of sandy beaches and secret inlets to run on.

ColoridiSicilia An open window on unusual Sicily: a guide to discovering the beauties of traditional colors between village festivals and unusual itineraries. News, forgotten stories and search for tailor-made accommodation by the sea and in the hills with photographs and prices

InSicilia A tour operator that organizes tailor-made Sicily holidays directly on site: accommodations, selected and selected activities with the possibility of discovering curiosities, flavors of regional cuisine and attending unique traditional festivals

FotoSicilia Artistic images of naturalistic landscapes, period churches, archaeological finds and many other subjects typical of the nine Sicilian provinces that a group of attentive photographers wanted to publish in all their beauty

Tourism in Sicily

There is no specific time of year to visit Sicily. The southern part of the island is at the same latitude as the North African coast so the climate is mild for most of the year. In summer, temperatures reach high levels, but the ventilation in coastal areas makes the air bearable. Spring and autumn are perfect both for those who love sea and beaches and for visiting cities.

The easiest way to go to Sicily is obviously by plane but reaching the island is also easy with ferries in Italian ports. The main airports are Palermo, Catania, Trapani and Comiso which offer both scheduled and low cost flights with the major economic companies departing from Italian and European cities. To reach destinations and airport transfers there are public buses and car rental services for a week or a few days.

The tourist facilities offer the possibility of planning a stay in farmhouses, campsites, hotels, tourist villages and apartments for rent in summer as in winter. For those who want to explore beaches, historic cities and Greek temples, there are hotel offers in all areas. From luxury hotels in nineteenth-century buildings surrounded by gardens, to affordable accommodations in rural environments, to suitable b & bs and family-friendly farmhouses that offer a mix of relaxation, design, good food and excellent wines

Trovavacanzesicilia Last minute offers and travel tips on the largest island in the Mediterranean. It starts from the choice of the province to get to define the reception structure and then discover the archaeological itineraries, trekking in the hills and gastronomic tourism

IsulaSicilia Recommended accommodations and offers in the foreground are the opportunities described by an online travel agency specialized in organizing Sicily holidays. There is plenty of space for itineraries divided into various categories: art and culture, cities, sea, nature trails, history and archeology

BBplanet A portal full of information to choose the best bed & breakfast where to find accommodation to organize trips, excursions and tours knowing the events scheduled in every summer and winter season.