South Sicily

Decorated with hand-painted, colourful tiles, the Scalinata is a 142 step staircase in Caltagirone's old town. Absolutely beautiful.

This pretty seaside town has a lovely main piazza that is full of restaurants. Perfect for a lunch and a passeggiata by the sea.

The views over the countryside from Caltabellotta are a delight. Drive up to this hilltop town and experience the real Sicily.

Famous the world over, the TV series Inspector Montalbano is filmed in several small towns along Sicily's south coast. Visit these pretty locations for a real Montalbano experience.

Breathe in the authentic and traditional atmosphere at a local food market. Pick up some great produce for your lunch!

Fringed by pine trees, the sandy beach at Eraclea Minoa is picture-perfect. Visit for a leisurely day by the sea, or a good lunch at one of the nearby restaurants.

The closest beach to Siracusa, and a local's favourite! Full of bars, lidos and a great atmosphere. You'll find crystal clear water and sun in abundance.

Friendly, with a wonderful summery vibe, Marina di Ragusa is a great choice for an easy day at the seaside.

A sandy beach, well-known for watersports. The choice is yours: relax by the beach or have a go at windsurfing

A typical seaside town, with a lovely sandy beach. There's all you could need for a day by the sea, including shops, bars and restaurants.

An unforgettable beach: white cliffs descend gently into the sea. Pack a picnic and spend the day here. Don't forget your sunglasses as the cliffs can be dazzling!

Relax on a blissful stretch of sand at Torre Salsa. This protected area offers phenomenal nature as well as great examples of flora and fauna.

You'll find unspoilt, wild sandy beaches in this protected area in south Sicily. Walk through various trails to find gorgeous bays with spotless sand!

Sicily's most southern point, Isola delle Correnti is a beautiful beach where two seas meet. Visit for a relaxed day by the sea.

This relaxed beach offers shallow waters that are ideal for young families.

In mid-May every year Noto erupts in colour. Mosaics made of petals line the streets and the town has a delightfully fun feel to it. A beautiful experience all round.

An annual event of Greek theatre taking place in May, June and July. Three plays are held in the unforgettable Greek theatre of Siracusa. A very special experience.

In mid-July the beautiful historic centre of Siracusa – Ortigia – hosts and international film festival. Incredible films in an extraordinary setting.

Taking place in early March in Agrigento, this annual festival celebrates the beauty of almond trees in blossom. Full of folkloristic music, colours and events, this week is a beautiful experience.

Every year on the 24th and 25th July the colourful staircase in Caltagirone is lit up with candles, creating a beautiful scene. Incredible atmospheric, this is not to be missed.

The area surrounding Menfi has some of the best wines in Sicily, and the Inycon Festival is a wonderful way to meet winemakers, enjoy a fun experience and taste delicious wines!