Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Best period for good weather coupled with reasonable prices
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Spring is ideal for coastal hiking, wildflowers and local produce
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June and September are best for diving
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Easter is marked by colourful religious festivities; book ahead
Low Season(Nov-Mar)
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Accommodation prices drop by 30% or more
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Offshore islands and coastal resorts largely shut down
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Experience local culture without the crowds
Useful Websites
Sicily for Tourists
(
www.regione.sicilia.it/turismo
) Sicily's official online tourism portal.
Best of Sicily
(
www.bestofsicily.com
) Comprehensive coverage of the island.
Sicily Web
(
www.sicilyweb.it
)
History and culture.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/sicily
)
Important Numbers
To dial listings in this topic from outside Italy, dial your international access code, followed by Italy's country code, the
relevant city code (including the initial '0') and the number.
Italy's country code
39
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
Police
113
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1
€0.69
Brazil
R$1
€0.34
Canada
C$1
€0.74
Japan
¥100
€0.77
