The Rough Guide to Sicily

This practical travel guide to Sicily features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Sicily guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Sicily easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to Sicily has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide to SICILY covers: Palermo; Cefalù; the Monti Madonie; the Aeolian Islands; Messina; Taormina; the northeast; Catania; Etna; Siracusa; Enna; Agrigento; the southwest; Trapani; the west.

Inside this Sicily travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER 

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Sicily, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Zingaro to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cava Grande del Fiume Cassibile or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Cefalù.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS 

Essential pre-departure information including Sicily entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Sicily, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Sicily travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for food, hiking, beaches or festivals.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Palermo, Cefalù, the Aeolian Islands and Messina’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Sicily, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Sicily guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Sicily features fascinating insights into Sicily, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Ragusa Ibla and the spectacular Sampieri.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Catania, Siracusa and many more locations in Sicily, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT 

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK 

Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Sicily allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.