Holidays in Sicily

Start your adventure in the flamboyant Palermo. The island's largest city has been marked by conquests, at the hands of Greeks, Romans and Normans.
Head for the Palace of the Normans, which stands as one of the finest examples of Arab-Norman architecture. During your holiday in Sicily, discover the island's ancient past and visit the Villa Romana del Casale. This Roman villa, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is noteworthy for its remarkably well-preserved mosaics and decorations.
Another treasure: Syracuse and the island of Ortigia: the Ancient Greek influences in its theatre, the Baroque style of its churches and the charm of its picturesque narrow streets intermingle on the island. A condensed version of Sicily to be visited as part of your cruise aboard the Club Med 2 >.
Sicily is home to a wealth of Greek and Roman ruins, perfect for an adventure back into the past. Take the family on a tour of the ancient ruins of Syracuse, visit the astounding Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, climb the slopes of a live volcano on Mount Etna or travel to Taormina’s ancient Greek theatre for amazing clifftop views and stunning live.

Your discovery of Sicily is also a discovery of its cuisine.
On the west coast, in Cefalù, let the local specialities tempt you. During your all inclusive holiday in Sicily, snack on arancini, stuffed balls of rice, or dine on cuttlefish ink spaghetti at a table in front of the cathedral. Pair your meal with a glass of Nero d’Avola, a red wine from the slopes of Etna. In Catania, at the foot of the mountain, continue your holiday in Sicily with a mouth-watering stroll through the fish market. The local fishermen sell their catch here with a cheekiness fit for a commedia dell’arte. Sicilian lemons are famous throughout Europe and found in many local dishes.
Sicilian cuisine is rich with seafood, flavoured with Mediterranean, Spanish and Arabic influences and the islands’ famous lemons. Snack on arancini and saracena olives as you wander round the countryside, or treat the kids to Sicily’s best desserts. Try sweet cannoli, cassata cake, almond and pine nut biscuits, and refreshing granita.

With the Mediterranean as a backdrop, Sicily is a distinguished seaside destination. During your holidays in Sicily, stop off in Cefalù: the beach there offers exceptional views up to the top of the village. For a more thrilling experience, brave the lunar slopes of the Etna, where cones and craters are constantly venting steam. Another active volcano, Stromboli, is a place of heavenly landscapes with the Aeolian Islands and Forgia Vecchia beach in the background. Sicily is also about the art of taking one's time.
For unspoilt views and authentic Mediterranean living, look no further. The golden islands of Sicily are perfect for family holidays and romantic getaways. Explore ancient ruins, enjoy beachside fun with your kids, or rent a car and drive up into the hillsides and discover rolling vineyards, sleepy villages and coastal towns where life runs at a more relaxed pace.

Sailing is the perfect activity for families looking to spend their Italian escape making the most of the glorious blue seas and soaking up the warm climate.
Italy’s beautiful coastline and crystal clear waters are a paradise for those who want to lose their landlubber status and enjoy an adventure on the waves.
Join our Sicilian sailing school at Club Med Cefalu in summer for a family-friendly introduction to life on the waves.

Have you considered a walking holiday in Italy?
Get a guide and explore the very best of the country’s history, culture and natural beauty. Inspire your children’s curiosity and stimulate your sense of wonder with exciting explorations of cobbled streets, vast pine forests and active volcanoes.
Our summer mountain holidays are perfect for cycling and walking holidays in Italy, with guided hikes at our beautiful Resort Pragelato Sestriere in the Italian Alps, or explore the famous Mt Etna volcano at Club Med Cefalu. This holiday is exactly what your feet were made for!

Take a dip beneath the softly lapping sea for some truly magical family moments.
A beautiful world of wildlife awaits adventurous snorkelers, where you can swim with all kinds of aquatic life from multicoloured shoals and starfish to monkfish and octopi.
Take a dip beneath the clear waters of cefalu bay at our beautiful Sicilian resort and start your underwater family adventures.

Your kids could spend hours exploring the world outside your resort during our activity holidays in Italy.
This beautiful country is bursting at the seams with charming architecture, engrossing history and world-renowned food, so go out and experience it all as a family.
Lose yourself in the streets of surrounding villages, taste authentic pasta dishes at small local restaurants and travel back in time at ancient churches, temples and ruins.

Go beyond the French or Swiss Alps, and check out the snow scene in Italy.
With dramatic mountain views and amazing Italian food, the Italian Alps are perfect for winter adventures for the whole family. Imagine speeding down beautiful slopes next to your loved ones, watching with pride as your children learn how to ski or snowboard for the first time, or having a family snowball fight among the pine trees and endless lengths of glittering snow.
Our family ski holidays in Italy are just as impressive and accommodating as their French and Swiss cousins, with snowsports classes for all skill levels.

Fancy going back to the roots of the Iberian art de vivre? Staying in Portugal > is the ideal place to do so. Dive into the Atlantic, with a fado tune in your ears and a quote from Fernando Pessoa in your mind.

Relight your passion on the golden shores and festive city streets of Spain >, perfect for family summer breaks with Instagram-worthy historical heritage sites and beautiful beaches.

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