| Italy provides the perfect location for villa holidays, | | | | its structure and age, or to sit on its curved steps and |
| combining sun and scenery with fine cuisine and a rich | | | | enjoy the view across the sea. |
| culture. Sicily is an exquisite example of Italian life, as | | | | The town also hosts the Trevelyn Gardens, which in |
| well as Greek and Roman cultures which have left | | | | many ways resemble gardens of English design. While |
| historically important artefacts around the island. | | | | displaying many picturesque flowers, the gardens are |
| Those staying in cheap villas in Sicily will not be short | | | | home to towers, a bar and a children's play area as |
| of things to do and places to visit. One of the island's | | | | well. |
| most famous sights is the much celebrated Valley of | | | | Visitors to the area can also descend the rocky |
| the Temples, which is home to ancient temples built by | | | | heights to the bay below, Isola Bella, where you can |
| the Greeks in the fifth and sixth centuries BC. | | | | snorkel as well as take guided tours. |
| Situated in Agrigento, the Valley of the Temples is not | | | | The island's capital Palermo is another must-see, |
| the only attraction the town has to offer. It is also | | | | boasting the Norman Cattedrale, as well as the former |
| home to the Museo Archeologico - a museum that | | | | palace and current home of parliament, Palazzo Reale. |
| displays a wide range of local historical artefacts. | | | | Visitors can also find much in the way of fine dining all |
| The area offers so many sights that frequently visitors | | | | across the island and in particular in the trendy and |
| opt to stay in the town overnight, as it is quite far from | | | | upmarket Taormina. |
| other popular destinations in Sicily. | | | | Those intending to have villa holidays in Italy will not be |
| Perhaps the most famous sight of all on the island is | | | | disappointed by Sicily - its historically important sites |
| the Teatro Greco - or Greek Theatre - which is | | | | and architecture, its cuisine and its views can captivate |
| located in the Taormina. This ancient site attracts | | | | anyone and provide a wonderful sunny backdrop of |
| scores of visitors each year, who come to marvel at | | | | the ideal break. |