For many of us Australians, we’re pining for our long awaited European Summer Getaway; the team at EPHEMERA included. So from the comforts of our very own desks we’ve created a Sicilian destination guide to satiate our vacation fantasies.
Located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, Sicily is well known for its beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, authentic cuisine, and crystal clear water. We've created a list of destinations, restaurants, beaches, books & films to transport you directly to Italian soil.
Book
Leonardo Sciascia The Wine-Dark SeaFilm
A Bigger Splash 2015Hire Car
Fiat 500
Taormina
Taormina is a mandatory visit, known as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea.
Stay
Villa Sant'Andrea. Old world villas set on an exclusive beach on the bay of MazzaroBeach
Isola Bella
Visit
Gambino Winery. Set in the mountains on a beautiful vineyard with spectacular views of Taormina and its vast coastline.
Panarea
For Extended Stays Visit the Aeolian Islands, located off the coast of northeastern Sicily. The archipelago is made up of seven islands – We're picking Panarea.
Visit
San Pietro District.Swim
Cala Junco.Stay
Hotel Lisca Bianca.Eat
Ristorante Da Pina for local cuisine.
Palermo
Grab some food supplies like a local at the Ballarò food markets in Palermo. Awaken your senses at the oldest street market selling fruit, vegetables, meat & fish, also known for street food.
Picnic
Take your fresh produce and have a picnic by the ocean at Mondello Beach.Trapani is a gem worth visiting and is located along the western coast of Sicily. Well known for its vast history, stunning scenery and a backdrop for movies such as Ocean's Twelve featuring George Clooney.
