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EnglishSicily, Italy
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Attractions in Sicily, Italy
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Day trips
Taormina
50 km 1h by train (from Catania)
Charming coastal town with Greek theatre & sea views
Google MapsMount Etna
40 km 1h by car (from Catania)
Active volcano with hikes, cable car & lava landscapes
Google MapsSyracuse (Siracusa)
65 km 1h by train (from Catania)
Ancient Greek ruins and the baroque island of Ortigia
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Getting there
Airports
Train stations
Palermo Centrale
Regional & national lines (Palermo–Messina–Catania, Palermo–Agrigento)
Catania Centrale
Catania–Syracuse, Catania–Palermo, regional lines
Messina Centrale
Connections to mainland ferry port and regional trains
Use direct flights to CTA/PMO. Alibus/airport shuttles connect to city centers; Trenitalia for island trains.
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Useful information for Sicily, Italy
Shopping locationsVia Etnea (Catania), Via Maqueda (Palermo), Ballarò market, Vucciria market, Ortigia market
Nightlife locationsPalermo (Vucciria/La Kalsa), Catania (Via Etnea), Taormina
Popular casual restaurantsTrattorie in Palermo, Catania fish market stalls, Street-food kiosks in Palermo
Popular fancy restaurantsIl Duomo (Ragusa), Bye Bye Blues (Taormina), Gagini (Palermo)
Popular coffee shopsPalermo cafes with Wi-Fi, Catania Via Etnea cafes, Ortigia cafes
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaYes
Best taxi appFreeNow, ItTaxi, TaxiClick
Taxi price / km$1.5
Tourists / year8000000
Population5000000
Mobile internet speed3.5 Mbps
Unemployment percentage20 %
Poverty percentage28 %
Average income / month$1200
Average cost of living / month$1200
Hotel price / night from$40
Beer price from$4
Coffee price from$1.5
Street food price from$2
Restaurant meal price from$10
Local currencyEUR
Power plug typesC, F, L
ReligionsRoman Catholic, Other Christian, None, Muslim
Spoken languagesItalian, Sicilian, English
EthnicitiesItalian/Sicilian, Other European, North African/Middle Eastern
Political orientationcenter-right leaning
Population density195 /km²
Geographical area25711 km²
Possible natural disastersEarthquakes, Volcanic eruptions, Floods
Dangerous animalsJellyfish, Wild boar
Locations for a nice walkTaormina, Ortigia, Valley of the Temples, Zingaro Nature Reserve, Mount Etna (lower trails)
Public transportationsTrenitalia, Interbus, Local buses, Ferries
AirlinesITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccines, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Influenza
Architecture typeArab-Norman, Baroque, Greek classical, Medieval
Average beer consumption per person / year30 l
Average wine consumption per person / year40 l
Tipping cultureSmall tips expected for good service, service charge may be included (coperto)
Coworking / day$10
Airbnb / month$1200
1BR rent / month$500
Gym / month$30
Daily budget (backpacker)$40
Daily budget (mid-range)$100
Overview for Sicily, Italy
English proficiencyBad
Traffic safetyAverage
Friendly to foreignersAverage
Freedom of speechGood
Public transportationAverage
HealthcareAverage
EducationAverage
Power grid reliabilityGood
Crime safetyGood
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeAverage
Food sceneVery good
LGBTQ+ friendlyAverage
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessAverage
Nature accessVery good