Everything to Know Before You Go to Sicily, Italy

Kim the Abundant Traveler discusses everything to know before you go to Sicily, Italy.

Today I’m talking all about Sicily! From how to get around, how to get there, food recommendations in Sicily and where to stay in Sicily, Italy. I’ve got you covered with all the travel tips to make your first trip to Sicily, Italy your best!

Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island and is located just off of Italy with a Greek and Roman heritage, the island is covered in archeological sites and volcanoes. It holds exceptional beaches, charming villages and towns, and amazing cuisines to try.

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0:00 Everything to Know Before You Go to Sicily, Italy
1:30 History of Sicily
2:06 Getting to Sicily
2:45 How to Get Around in Sicily
3:25 Things to Do in Sicily
4:05 What to Come to Sicily
4:45 How Long to Stay in Sicily
6:13 Accommodations and Hotels in Sicily
7:30 Food in Sicily
10:15 Hours in Sicily
10:59 Shopping in Sicily
12:30 Costs in Sicily

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[Godlvr]

Have been Italy 10x, just got back from first trip to Sicily and Reggio Calabria(across bay) Catania was the most amazing place we have ever been. Medieval streets in the shadow of Mt Etna, daily large outdoor market, strawberries the size of baseballs, pizza for 8 euro and many amazing churches/history. B&B Al Quadrato d Oro on edge of main square for 70 euro night. Highly recommend.

[nataliedegray]

It depends what you are after. I love Sicily in every season; I've been in February, September, November, July, August, and many times.. In July August we book a hotel in Taormina and it's a completely 'sun, swim, cocktails, food holiday'! Heaven!!!

[giulanr]

All I can say is Thank you....Thank you ....Thank you. The info is much appreciated.

[gracefazio]

from a Sicilian living in Australia your video was very accurate. 😀.

[debbiecollins]

Super impressive history overview of Sicily! I never knew how rich in culture Sicily is. So much to do there. Thanks Kim!

[timothykoivisto]

We had a fantastic holiday in Sicily. A couple big items you missed in your video. Cannoli. OMG Palermo is absolutely known for the best Cannoli. Also when in Catania, take a run to Taormina. Stunning history and views. Then stop at Savoca if you ever send the Godfather. Famous scenes shot there.

[leslieiglesias]

I was there last year Feb and will soon to do warmer activities like beach and islands. Excellent synopsis and great suggestions.

[jacquelynclifford]

Take the train from the airport, amazing video!

[Danishwoman]

Since my first vacation in Sicily when I was 14, I have been crazy, madly, deeply in love with the cities: Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Me and my fellow travellers had met two young boys and two policemen, which was so gently. My friend and I enjoyed ourselves with the boys, I can still remember how goodlooking Nino was with his emeraldgreen eyes and tall, muscular body. The policemen had fun with my friends mother and her female friend. Together with the policemen, the four of us were sailing, swimming next to a cave in the deep blue water. With Nino and his friend, my female friend and I went to the beach, laid in the sand, talked, listened to music. One evening, Nino and his friend came to our apartement, asked if they two boys could take us for a ride on their scooters. That evening, I still remember, just as clear, as I can rememeber the last minutes, I spend with Nino before I entered the bus, and drove to Catania Airport to fly back to Copenhagen. That was in 1978, and in 2007, my husband and I were in Giardini Naxos. He know about the vacation in 1978, and was very empatic, when I became overwhelmed by my memories, when we flew over the Alpes. 20. of July, we are returning to celebrate our 20. anniversary - so romantic!

[stephencook]

White Lotus sent me here ;) Great video, thank you - planning my honeymoon right now.

[diamonddonut]

I can't thank you enough Abundant Traveler <3

[MissArtisticSasnuhy]

Kim this was helpful and I enjoyed it very much! I am definitely subscribing to you as yourr content is both entertaining and super valuable. I was wondering all about what to do in Sicily this summer and now I know exactly what to do.

[CastleRoadCoaching]

Great vid! Wonderful info - thank you! One correction: Greeks, Romans and Carthaginians date back to way before the 8th c. and the original inhabitants of Sicily were there approx. 10, 000 years ago.

[jimmoliterni]

Great video. Lots of good practical info. Please provide the Cefalu agriturismo you recommended.

[alineps]

Best vídeo watched about Sicily! Thank you

[chuckwaggon]

Yes! A Very useful and captivating presentation. Good job!

[TheStinaLina]

THanks - great content, I am visiting in October and really enjoyed this vlog.

[dansouth]

Great job! Love Sicily! The islands of Vulcano Lipari, and Salina are great places to visit too!

[jonr]

I may have made a mistake booking 2 full weeks in Cefalu in late May. The Island is large and I wont be far from Palermo. Toarmina is too far away for a day excursion. Anyway, Ill make the best of it and get real comfortable with my home base in Cefalu

[lucillemakris]

Very interesting a lot of information. Thank You