Sicily, which the Italians themselves compare to a very sweet espresso, consists not only of the island known to us, which is crowned by the gray cap of the volcano Etna. Sicily - is also a lot of miniature islets around, life, nature, life and culture of which is perfect is not similar to the rest of Italy. Namely, the islands: Aeolian (they are also Lipari), Egadi, Pelag, as well as the island of Ustica and the island of Pantelleria.
The best 5 * hotels. Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan. VIP service.
Rest on the islands: Sardinia, Ischia, Capri, Sicily.
Vacation with children. SPA-centers. Rest on the lakes. Wedding travel.
Sodis - 25 years of impeccable work.
Gastronomic and wine programs, culinary master classes.
Holidays for children and school groups • Ferrari tours
Rental of real estate, ski tours and much more.
We can do everything! Call, do not hesitate
Alpino al Cavalletto (Alba di Canazei) 3 * 07.03. for 7 nights, from 41 431 rubles
Touring (Pozza di Fassa) 3 * 07.03. for 7 nights, from 44 216 rubles
Cervo 3 * 28.02 for 7 nights, from 46 931 rubles
We have been working for you since 1929! Book a tour online!
"Cities of the Arts + Milan" from 26 950 rubles. for 8 days
"Italy + Switzerland" from 30 725 rubles. for 8 days
"Week-end in Rome" from 24,908 rubles. for 4 days
"Acquaintance with Rome" from 32 300 rubles. for 8 days
Hot tours with a discount of up to 25%.
Selection of tours to Italy from the travel agency TEZ Tour - instant confirmation.
Aeolian Islands
The Lipari (or Aeolian, Isole Eolie) islands are located in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily and consist of eight land areas: six of them form the Lipari community (Lipari, Vulcano, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panarea), on the seventh island of Salina are the communities Santa Maria, Malfa and Rinellia, and the eighth Basiluzzo is so small that it hardly exceeds 500 m in length.
All islands are of volcanic origin, and on the island of Stromboli there is still a volcano of the same name. In the summer season, three times a week to the islands there is a ferry from Naples, following on to Milazzo in Sicily and returning back. In addition to it, every day the islands are visited by hydrofoil boats from Messina. The Aeolian Islands are the World Heritage of UNESCO.
Egadi Islands
The Egadi Islands are located on the western coast of Sicily, near Trapani, and consist of three large islands - Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo (and also a whole placer of "malyavoks" like Formica). In prehistoric times, these islands were part of the mainland and even were inhabited by humans, which is vivid evidence of the drawings in the Grotta del Genovese cave on the island of Levanzo.
In addition, the asset of the Egad battle in 241 BC. e. between the fleet of Carthage and the Roman Republic, which ended with the victory of the Romans.
Pelagi Islands
Pelagie Islands (Isole Pelagie) - the southernmost archipelago of Italy, which is located between Malta and Tunisia. The archipelago consists of three volcanic islands: the same notorious Lampedusa, which today became a place of mass migration of people from Tunisia, as well as Linoza and the uninhabited Lampione.
The favorable climate and unique marine fauna (Maltese-Pelagian) attract tourists, but the number of illegal immigrants, which has already exceeded the age-old population of the island (about six thousand people), alas, is repelled.
Ustica Island
Miniature Ustica (Ùstica) with an area of only 9 km² is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, 52 kilometers north of Gallo Point in Sicily. The permanent population of the island, about 1,300 people, gets here on regular ferries from Palermo.
Ustica is famous for its underwater world, which became the first marine reserve in the country in 1986. In July the island hosts an international festival of underwater sports, so it's best to not go here at this time of year - crazy divers will be trampled. The best local dive sites are Secca Colombara in the north and Scoglio del Medico in the west. However, it should be borne in mind that part of the reserve, which carries the mysterious mark Zone A, is protected so much that you can not even swim here.
Pantelleria Island
Pantelleria (with its romantic name "daughter of the wind" because of strong winds blowing from the African coast) is an island in the Sicilian Strait in the Mediterranean, 100 km south-west of Sicily and only 70 km from Tunisia. @
The main city with a population of about 3 thousand people is located in the north-west, over a single harbor, and then accessible only to small vessels. You can get here by ferry from Trapani. Pantelleria is full of both natural and historical attractions. The glorious history of the island includes the remains of the Neolithic settlement and the unique graves of the "Sesi" (similar to the Nuragi in Sardinia). Nature is famous for its picturesque caves, which are best suited for snorkeling and diving.