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Sicily

Sicily’s cities and landscapes shift dramatically across the island: Palermo has street markets and the mosaics of the Palatine Chapel, while Taormina looks towards Etna from above the sea. Syracuse pairs ancient remains with Ortigia’s waterfront lanes; Noto brings honey-coloured Baroque streets, and Agrigento’s temples rise along a southern ridge. Palermo and the eastern coast work as separate bases, with substantial journeys between them. Rural estates and coastal resorts often require a car for exploring nearby towns.