These are the 7 most beautiful places and insider tips for the Italian dream island of Sicily

About the greatness ofThere are no two opinions as a holiday country. And this greatness is also Sicily, at least the largestIn nothing in the Mediterranean - although most people only think of the mainland when it comes to "Italy". ButSicily is always worth a trip- And we'll tell you where it is particularly beautiful and touristy.

ImVacation in Sicilyyou will experience a lot - that much is certain! And also outside of tourist hotspots such as Palermo, Catania and of course the Etna volcano. We reveal where you can still experience Sicily comparatively originally.

You think of Sicily and, of course, the first thing to do is the world -famous Etna, which is just back in the headlines because lava flows flow down there. But: the Etna is also highly frequented, especially in times when it is active. A visit to the Vulcano, the small volcano, on the Vulcan Island Vulcano in the Tyrrhian Sea, one of the Liparish Islands off the north coast of Sicily is far calm, but no less beautiful. The vulcanello is located in a kind of lunar landscape, and the small chimneys there spit sludge up again and again. So you can be near an active volcano, but away from the tourist masses on Etna - an absolute insider tip!

The navel of Sicily is the city of Enna, since it is inside the- and it really has a lot to offer. It is located at a height of almost 1,000 meters at a horseshoe -shaped summit of Monte San Giuliano and has everything you want from an Italian city: windy streets, various sights such as historical churches andAnd of course scenic beauty, wherever the eye looks. From the platform of Torre Pisana, the highest tower of the Castello di Lombardia, you can even see to the Etna. Not to forget: With the Lago di Pergusa, Enna is also the only naturalSicily. Unnecessary to mention that Enna also has a lot to offer culinary and therefore belongs to the Bucket List for every Sicily vacationer.

Well, what do you think of the name Corleone? Exactly - that is the family name of the godfather Vito Corleone in the mafia classicBy Francis Ford Coppola. In the story, which is based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, Vito Corleone is once immigrated to the United States, but originally comes from the Italian town of Corleone. This is due to a pass of the Monti Sicani, about 30 km south of Palermo in Sicily. And of course the city has on its celebrity through theset up so that you can visit the anti-mafia museum (Museo Antimafia) on site. Whoever wants to get even more intoTo be in for a few original films can also be driven like in the tranquil 800-soul village forza d'Agro or the small town of Savoca-both are in the east of Sicily, so it takes a bit of driving time.

We have already mentioned the Liparean Islands that are always recommended in point one, they are really always worth a trip. The Aegadian islands, a small archipelago on the edge of the Tyrrhian sea in front of the west coast near Sicily near Trapani, are far less known, and in the course of this, and in the course of this are far less known, a real insider tip! Even on the largest of the islands, the main island of Favignana, it is still comparatively tranquil, but only a little more than 4,000 people live on the islands. So if you feel like calm and contemplation, a lot of untouched nature and crystal -clear water for swimming and snorkeling, whoever likes original villages and wants to discover a lot, the Aegadian islands are really warmly recommended.

An absolute insider tip for all those who strive for a trip to Sicily is Castelbuono at the foot of the Madonia mountain range. The 8,000-inhabitant town with its historical buildings, tranquil streets and monuments looks like from time-and is therefore just incredibly beautiful. We can recommend a visit to the primeval Nangalarruni Restaurant and the great Pasticceria Fiasconaro for sweet tooth. But in Castelbuono even observing the garbage disposal is an experience: because the garbage is not removed from donkeys by garbage cars, but early in the morning.

The small island group Isole Dello Stagnone di Marsala is located in the Mediterranean in front of the Sicilian west coast near the city of Marsala. And there is one of the biggest shallow water lagons in Europe with Lo Stagnone - really great! And this is extremely popular, especially among kitesurfers. So if you want to deal with sport a little more intensely, you are exactly right there. Especially since there is also enough variety, because theMarsala (especially known for the wine of the same name) is really beautiful and definitely worth a trip.

The mountain village of Castelmola is a member of the Association I Borghi Più Belli d'Italia, the most beautiful places in Italy. And what can you say: This is exactly where Castelmola belongs. Because even if the congregation seems a little sleepy, it convinces with a fantastic atmosphere that takes you into times long past. You can stroll through medieval streets, on the picturesque Piazza Sant'antonio Cornern and see historical buildings such as the San Giorgio church from the 17th century or the fort. At an altitude of over 500 meters, a Castelmola also grants fantasticOn the also beautiful (but often also very overcrowded) city of Taormina, on the Etna and the sea. Honestly: Italy can hardly be more beautiful than here.