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If you had to sum up Sicily in just a few words, its an island of extremes.
Photographed by Henry Clarke,Vogue,December 1967
Rocky volcanic coastlines give way to white sandy beaches.
Its a cliche, but in Sicily, theres truly something for everyone.
For that, Villa Igiea ticks all the boxes.
San Domenico Palace sits at the edge of Taormina with Mt. Etna as its dramatic backdrop.
The pool and main building of Monaci delle Terre Nere.
Just take the head-spinning array of activities on offer.
But the real standout at Monaci is the world-class food and wine offering.
The pool at Villa Igiea.
Sicilys landscape is as diverse as the various cultures that have called the island home across the centuries.
The town of Ragusa at dusk.
Breakfast is servedin camera,with a perfectly frothy cappuccino best enjoyed al fresco.
The pool and main building of Monaci delle Terre Nere.
Venture off to the countryside for a night at the hotels sister property, the eco-resort Country House Villadorata.
(Osteria Nonna Dora, Trattoria Trapani, andOsteria dei Vespriare all reliable go-tos.)
Then, inThe Ashbee Hotelanother popular option for stays in TaorminatheresSt.
The terrace of Ristorante Sant’Andrea at Villa Sant’Andrea
The Otto Geleng restaurant at Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina.
(For bibliophiles, theres also a well-curated bookshop and a cafe.)
To find its best beaches, there are two regions worth exploring.
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Just double-check you pack arancini for lunch, sunscreen, and plenty of water.
The perfect end to a perfect day out.
The town of Ragusa at dusk.
Photo: Courtesy of Seven Rooms Villadorata
Photo: Courtesy of Country House Villadorata
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Arco dell’Elefante, a popular swimming spot on the island of Pantelleria.
The pool area at Sikelia.
The dining area at the Coste Ghirlanda vineyard, owned by Sikelia.
The town of Lipari, Lipari Islands, Aeolian Islands, Italy, Europe
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Raw sardines for aperitivo at the fish market Piscaria in Catania.
The Otto Geleng restaurant at Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina.
The amphitheater at Segesta.
Mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina.
The cathedral in Ortigia, Siracusa.
Bathers at the Scala dei Turchi beach on the southern coast of the island.
