Travel Reference
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Regions at a Glance
Sicily
Seafood & Sweets
Sicilian cuisine will dazzle seafood lovers and set sweet teeth on edge. Tuna, sardines,
swordfish and shellfish come grilled, fried or seasoned with mint or wild fennel. Desserts
are laden with citrus, ricotta, almonds and pistachios.
Cultural Hybrid
A Mediterranean crossroads for centuries, Sicily spoils history buffs with Greek temples,
Roman and Byzantine mosaics, Phoenician statues, Norman-Romanesque castles and
flouncy art nouveau villas.
Volcanoes & Islands
Outdoor enthusiasts can swim and dive in Ustica's pristine waters, hike the Aeolian Is-
lands' dramatic coastlines or watch the thrilling fireworks of Stromboli and Etna.
