Sicily: 350 days of sun a year

The temperature becomes pleasantly mild, the days get shorter and the colours of nature are transformed. Autumn is the ideal season to relax, savour the most authentic Sicily and enjoy the Mediterranean climate.

Autumn is perhaps the best season to enjoy the Etna volcano: the changing colours of the leaves is a spectacle of breathtaking nuances. And finally, Etna offers its most intense flavours during this season; chestnuts and porcini mushrooms adorn the tables of local restaurants.

Autumn is also the grape harvest and wine season: taste all the flavours of the volcano in one of the many Etna wine cellars open to visitors.
And if you fancy a bit of history, there is no better season to explore the Val di Noto: dip into the splendid Baroque style that animates these lands, full of cities rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake by a battalion of architects and stonemasons.

The words “winter” and “Sicily” don't go together very well. Sicily, even in winter, boasts mild temperatures and almost always sunny days; make the most of them to enjoy the unique beauty of the winter sea.

Winter is also the best season for discovering the big cities: Catania, Palermo, Trapani, Enna. In summer, these tourist destinations are very crowded and the hot temperatures can make exploration less pleasant. In winter, however, you can discover every corner of these wonderful destinations.

For those who still wish to enjoy some more typical winter days, we advise you to read our article “Houses for winter and summer” to find out how Sicily can offer you a beautiful snow day in an unexpected location.

You will also fall in love with the world-renowned vineyards: just think that the cultivation of grapes and wine-making were brought to Sicily by the Phoenicians between the eighth and seventh centuries. Among the most famous grapes are Nero d'Avola, Nerello dell’Etna, Perricone, Catarratto, Grillo and Malvasia.

Not to mention the olive groves, which are used to make an extra virgin olive oil that is famous in Italy and the world for its unique taste and organoleptic properties.
In spring, immerse yourself in the local culture, thanks to festivals organised in little ancient villages to celebrate Easter and Carnival. In Italy, it is customary to celebrate these holidays in grand style and you will have the unique opportunity to be part of an authentic experience that you will never forget.

The clear, warm sea, surprising underwater fauna and a breathtaking coastline: these are picture postcard landscapes.
Relax on the beach during the day and then enjoy an aperitif in the evening at sunset, perhaps in a historic setting such as the beautiful and renowned Piazzetta in Marzamemi. Wonderful aromas, flavours and sensations.

And then, while enjoying the cool evening breeze, a nice walk around town: Noto, Avola, Modica and Ragusa are just some of the most beautiful destinations for discovering the history of this magnificent island.
In short, you will have realised by now that Sicily is one of the few destinations that shows itself in all its beauty every day of the year. Come and discover it, we're sure you won't regret it.