Sicily - Ionian Coast
The Ionian Coast is studded with enough Sicilian icons to fill a souvenir tea towel. Here you’ll find the skinny Strait of Messina, mighty Mt Etna, World Heritage–listed Catania and the world’s most spectacularly located ancient Greek theatre.
- hike up Mt Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano for surreal moonscapes, views of mainland Italy and a deep, rare silence
- Explore Catania’s raucous seafood market, World Heritage baroque architecture and thumping bars
- applaud dramatic panoramas and summertime opera at Teatro Greco, Taormina’s ancient Greek theatre
Coverage includes: Messina & around, Punta del Faro, Taormina & around Taormina, Gole Alcantra, Giardini-Naxos, Savoca, Catania, Riviera dei Ciclopi, Acireale, Aci Trezza, Aci Castello and Mount Etna.
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