Map of Sicily: Provinces, islands and destinations

Seven volcanic islands, about an hour by hydrofoil from Milazzo. A good fit for travelers who like boats and island hopping.

For a beach holiday in a marine protected area: Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo, by hydrofoil from Trapani.

For anyone who wants to go up Mount Etna and see baroque towns like Catania and Acireale. Fly into Catania airport.

Palermo and its UNESCO route, Cefalù, Mondello and the Madonie park inland: city and beach in one trip.

For baroque towns and families on sandy beaches: Ragusa, Modica and Scicli (UNESCO), beaches from Marina di Ragusa to Donnalucata.

Travelers who want history and swimming in nature will find Ortigia and Pantalica (UNESCO), the baroque town of Noto and the Vendicari nature reserve here.

The west for hikers and beachgoers, with the salt pans, Erice, Segesta, the Zingaro reserve and San Vito lo Capo.

For travelers combining Taormina, the mountain villages of the Nebrodi and seaside towns such as Milazzo and Tindari.

Ancient sites and coast in one province: the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO), the Scala dei Turchi, Sciacca and the ferry to Lampedusa.