In Palermo, the market is fascinating, & the Cathedral at Monreale & the
Palatine Chapel have wonderful mosaics. For more mosaics try to see the
villa at Piazza Armerina - the villa was once a hunting lodge for a Roman
emperor- several rooms with the most wonderful mosaic floors. Interested in
volcanoes? A trip up Etna is exciting. The trip down is even more
fascinating, as you can see the lava paths (and the damage they have
done)quite clearly. If you are in Messina & interested in antiquities, take
the ferry across to Regio Calabria on the mainland & be awed by the Greek
bronzes in the museum. The Aeolian islands have other volcanoes,
particularly Stromboli. Taormina is stunning- if it is too cold for
beaching, just sit & take in the views. Cefalu has another wonderful town
square, made for coffee & people watching And of course the entire island
is one magnificent gelati stop. It is hard not to enjoy Sicily.
Alan Strassberg wrote in message
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Going to Sicily next week - have about 10 days...What's a must ?

Cefalu', Taormina, Syracruse ?
Aeolian Islands ?

I'm looking for nice villages, beach relaxation, local markets,
views.

Car needed ? Rent there ok ?

alan