Sicily Travel Blogs: Stories, Tips, and Guides Across the Island

This page brings together all our Sicily travel blogs, covering Ortigia, Taormina, Messina, Cefalù, and Palermo, we share what it's really like to explore the island. Our journey begins in Ortigia, where arriving from Austria felt like stepping back in time, narrow lanes and lively markets that showed us Sicily's depth. From there, we travelled by train to Taormina for dramatic clifftop views and relaxation.

Then came Cefalù, the perfect place to slow down in Sicily, with golden beaches and a 16th-century washhouse. We ended our trip in Palermo, a chaotic and unforgettable city (not my favourite) where markets and Sicilian food became part of the experience, balanced by a relaxing day at Mondello Beach.

We begin our journey in Ortigia, where it was a bit of a culture shock coming from Austria, where narrow lanes, fresh markets and a fascinating underground world reveal the island’s layered history and a wonderful place to visit.
Syracuse and Ortigia - How to spend 3 wonderful nights

 

We catch the local train to Taormina, famous for its dramatic clifftop views, ancient theatre and peaceful hidden gardens that offer a quiet escape from the crowds:
3 amazing nights in Taormina, Castelmolo and Isola Bella

 

From Taormina we head north to Messina, a city full of surprises, from monkey‑themed street music to mini trains and a search for the city’s true heartbeat. Did Messina live up to it's name?
Should we have skipped Messina?

 

A two hour train journey to relax in Cefalù, where golden beaches, calm waters and a 16th‑century washhouse create the perfect mix.  Cefalù just oozes with history and seaside charm:
Our three full days in Cefalù, but was it enough?

 

We end our holidays in Palermo, a chaotic, colourful and yet unforgettable city filled with markets, noise, culture — and even octopus beaks in my food. A day at Mondello beach made up for it.
3 unforgettable days in Palermo, does it live up to all the hype?