What is the currency?
The currency in Sicily is the Euro (EUR), symbolised by €
Sicily Solo Holidays
Solo Group Travel to Sicily – Discover Mount Etna, Scala dei Turchi & Taormina Old Town
Volcanic Landscapes
Sun-Drenched Beaches
Historic Treasures
Sicilian Delicacies
Holidays to Sicily
Facts about Sicily
What is the time zone?
Sicily operates on Central European Time (CET), which is GMT+1, and observes daylight saving time, making it GMT+2 in the summer.
What is the weather like?
Sicily enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers averaging around 30–35°C, and mild, wet winters, with temperatures typically ranging from 10–15°C.
Top things to see & do
Hike Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano; explore the Greek Theatre in Taormina; visit the breathtaking Valley of the Temples; wander through Palermo’s lively street markets; and relax on the sandy shores of San Vito Lo Capo
Top local cuisine to try
Try arancini (crispy rice balls stuffed with meat or cheese), enjoy pasta alla Norma (eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata), taste caponata (a sweet and tangy eggplant dish), and finish with a fresh cannoli, Sicily’s iconic pastry.
