Beach holiday in Sicily: three seas at your feet

For those who can not imagine a holiday without sun, sea and sand, all travel agencies strongly recommend beach holidays in Sicily. And this is correct, because the coast of this Italian island is washed by three seas - Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Mediterranean. And since a piece of land is relatively small, you can swim during your stay in each. As for the beaches, here the island also provides ample opportunities: sand gold on the south coast, unusual black volcanic sand near the city of Catania or Vulcano, rocky northern coast, where in Cefal стари ancient houses approach the water itself.

"Trinacria" - this name in ancient times bore the largest island of Italy. He himself, in turn, is surrounded by several small, tiny and very tiny islands, which gives the whole archipelago a special charm. Beach vacation in Sicily is also good because you can swim not only in the three seas. You are waiting for thermal springs, heated by the heat of a dormant volcano on the Aeolian (Aeolian) islands. And those wishing to combine an even bronze tan and active diving with a mask or aqualung can enjoy plenty of knowledge of the underwater fauna and flora in the Lampedusa nature reserve.

Beach holiday in Sicily is good anywhere, but the most popular resort is Taormina. Cozy sitting on the slopes of Mount Tauro, drowning in juicy subtropical greenery, the ancient town gained international fame. He was sung by Guy de Maupassant, having dedicated to him such lines: "Here you will not see anything but a landscape, but he will enchant you so much that you will not need anything else." It is worth noting that since the times of Maupassant the neighborhoods have changed. Now you will find there carefully thought-out tourist infrastructure, European service and excellent shopping opportunities.

A laudable recommendation also deserves a beach holiday in Sicily in Giardini Naxos. The name of this resort is translated as "Gardens of Naxos", and it fully justifies itself: the ancient Greek colony is surrounded by the best on the island citrus groves. Red local oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons are found everywhere, and in winter the smell of orange blossom envelops the city with an invisible trail. This town with sandy beaches is quite expensive - here basically only 4 and 5-star hotels.

If you choose the place of your stay Letoiani, it will be the most authentic holiday in Sicily. Reviews argue that in this tiny town relax only the Italians.

It's quiet and peaceful, life flows slowly and steadily. Prices, despite the proximity to the comfortable and chic Taormina, are very democratic. The beach is a very small and smooth pebble, the approach to the water is even, waves are rare, which is important, if you plan to go on holiday with young children.

You can come to this island at any time of the year, but comfortable bathing and sunbathing is provided only from May to the end of October. This summer can not withstand all: dry, rains do not happen for months, it's hot, sometimes from Africa the exhausting wind of Cirocco blows sand carrying from the desert of the Sahara. The best holiday in Sicily in September: if in August the heat stably keeps at around +38, then in a month the air temperature drops to quite pleasant + 27 ° С. The water remains warm in summer (+ 25 ° C).