Palermo

Summer Mediterranean Weather in Sicily

Article Written by : Refinery News

Sicily is one of the major tourist destinations in Italy tours during summer season. Apart from being immortalized by the Mario Puzo’s novel Godfather, the island itself is described to be the best place in the country to experience authentic Italian culture.

Summertime in Sicily

The weather in Sicily describes clearly what it is to be in the Mediterranean. The months of May to September are the best time to visit the island during your Sicily vacations. Summer nights are balmy and warm, and at daytime, hot and sunny. You can enjoy cruises along the neighboring Aeolian Islands and walks on Syracuse’s historical park. By September, there will more rainy as the entire place slowly transforms into dramatic vistas of autumn. During the months October to February, rain storms begin to rage the island.

What to Do in Sicily

If there is one favorite summer destination in Italy, it can be Sicily. Philippe Dardour describes the island to be the best destination if you want to experience a true Italian summer. It’s an escape from the modern vibe of Rome and is the epitome of what old Italy can look like. A walk around Palermo’s Viale della Libertà Avenue reveals several art-nouveau architectural buildings and old villas. For examples of exquisite Byzantine and Norman era artwork, you can visit the old abbeys, cathedral and mosaics in Monreal.

You can further indulge your historical cravings with the views of Mt. Etna from the ruins of an old Greek theatre at Taormina. And if you fancy a dip in the warm Mediterranean sea, just go downhill the old medieval town, and you’ll find one of the most beautiful and luxurious beach coves in the island. A trip from Palermo to Taormina can be arranged locally or by escorted tours from Euroquest Travel Group.

Italia Tours offers private excursions around the island of Sicily that covers historical highlights of Palermo, Monreal, Taormina, as well as vineyard trips to Marsala.