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Hello, I am going to travel in Sicily by car and caravan.Tell me about your
expierience in Sicily ,especialy -campings etc. Margaret from Poland |
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I currently live in Sicily but I can't add much on camping. I do know that
I do see campers driving the roads. I'm sure I've seen many camping sites but I only recall two specifically...one in Acireale and one by the beach just north of Taormina. But other than camping, Sicily is great. If you know every inch of your vehicle you'll be fine with the narrow roads. And believe me, they are everywhere and narrow is an understatement. Unfortunately, originally from the US, I am used to too much space on the roads so I was never "aware" of the size of my car, if that makes sense. If you have specific questions, that would make it easier to assist. My personal favorite places in Sicily a Agrigento - valley of the temples situated along the southern coast. A row of ancient ruins. Taormina - probably the most resort area on the island, located in the north east. Quaint little walking street with many shops, bars and restaurants. Also has an incredible Greek theatre. Erice - quaint town located on a hill in western Sicily. Awesome views, nice castle. Avola - the "grand canyon" in Avola is breathtaking. A long descent into the bottom will take you to a lake incredible for swimming...but it's a long hike back up to the top. Of all the Sicily books I've read before moving hear, I read nothing of this much to my surprise. Ortigia - small semi-island barely attached to Siracusa. Hope you have fun! Brian "Małgorzata Sławińska" wrote in message ... Hello, I am going to travel in Sicily by car and caravan.Tell me about your expierience in Sicily ,especialy -campings etc. Margaret from Poland |
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In article , sbp
wrote: But other than camping, Sicily is great. If you know every inch of your vehicle you'll be fine with the narrow roads. And believe me, they are everywhere and narrow is an understatement. Unfortunately, originally from the US, I am used to too much space on the roads so I was never "aware" of the size of my car, if that makes sense. I wish to visit Sicily some day, by car. I have driven in rual England, Wales and Scotland, on those single-lane roads bound by overhanging hedges and/or stone walls. I am used to those. Am I ready for Sicily? Thanks in advance, -- Dan Stephenson Photos and movies from US Parks and all over Europe: http://homepage.mac.com/stepheda |
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In article , sbp
wrote: But other than camping, Sicily is great. If you know every inch of your vehicle you'll be fine with the narrow roads. And believe me, they are everywhere and narrow is an understatement. Unfortunately, originally from the US, I am used to too much space on the roads so I was never "aware" of the size of my car, if that makes sense. I wish to visit Sicily some day, by car. I have driven in rual England, Wales and Scotland, on those single-lane roads bound by overhanging hedges and/or stone walls. I am used to those. Am I ready for Sicily? Thanks in advance, -- Dan Stephenson Photos and movies from US Parks and all over Europe: http://homepage.mac.com/stepheda |
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In ,
Dan Stephenson typed: In article , sbp wrote: But other than camping, Sicily is great. If you know every inch of your vehicle you'll be fine with the narrow roads. And believe me, they are everywhere and narrow is an understatement. Unfortunately, originally from the US, I am used to too much space on the roads so I was never "aware" of the size of my car, if that makes sense. I wish to visit Sicily some day, by car. I have driven in rual England, Wales and Scotland, on those single-lane roads bound by overhanging hedges and/or stone walls. I am used to those. Am I ready for Sicily? I've driven several times around much of Sicily, always in rented cars, so I certainly didn't "know every inch of [my] vehicle." I never had a problem with the roads, except in some towns. There are some towns (Erice, for example) where the roads are very old, and therefore extremely narrow. The first time I drove there I came to a T where I had to make a left turn into a one-way street. It took me the better part of 15 minutes, backing up, pulling forward, backing up, pulling forward (with my wife and son outside directing me) before I finally made the turn. Another car on my right waited patiently for me to finish the turn; he had obviously seen this before. The walls alongside that turn (and everywhere else in the town) are covered with scrape marks when someone didn't quite make it. And if you come to a car parked by the side, squeezing past it can be very difficult. But outside of such old towns, I never had a problem with the roads. And such towns are small enough that you can just park at their edge and walk everywhere. Although driving through them is difficult, it normally isn't necessary. More of a problem than the roads is the traffic problem in the cities. -- Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup |
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In ,
Dan Stephenson typed: In article , sbp wrote: But other than camping, Sicily is great. If you know every inch of your vehicle you'll be fine with the narrow roads. And believe me, they are everywhere and narrow is an understatement. Unfortunately, originally from the US, I am used to too much space on the roads so I was never "aware" of the size of my car, if that makes sense. I wish to visit Sicily some day, by car. I have driven in rual England, Wales and Scotland, on those single-lane roads bound by overhanging hedges and/or stone walls. I am used to those. Am I ready for Sicily? I've driven several times around much of Sicily, always in rented cars, so I certainly didn't "know every inch of [my] vehicle." I never had a problem with the roads, except in some towns. There are some towns (Erice, for example) where the roads are very old, and therefore extremely narrow. The first time I drove there I came to a T where I had to make a left turn into a one-way street. It took me the better part of 15 minutes, backing up, pulling forward, backing up, pulling forward (with my wife and son outside directing me) before I finally made the turn. Another car on my right waited patiently for me to finish the turn; he had obviously seen this before. The walls alongside that turn (and everywhere else in the town) are covered with scrape marks when someone didn't quite make it. And if you come to a car parked by the side, squeezing past it can be very difficult. But outside of such old towns, I never had a problem with the roads. And such towns are small enough that you can just park at their edge and walk everywhere. Although driving through them is difficult, it normally isn't necessary. More of a problem than the roads is the traffic problem in the cities. -- Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup |
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"Ken Blake" posted:
There are some towns (Erice, for example) where the roads are very old, and therefore extremely narrow. But outside of such old towns, I never had a problem with the roads. And such towns are small enough that you can just park at their edge and walk everywhere. Although driving through them is difficult, it normally isn't necessary. More of a problem than the roads is the traffic problem in the cities. I am an American. At home I drive a biggish car; I'm aware of its size. In Sicily I drove an average sized (for Sicily) or small (for the US) Tempo. In Sicily there are many fine Autostrade on which you can get around very quickly. OTOH, there are little towns like Erice with impossibly narrow roads - our hotel took our car and parked it just outside of town. In Taormina we had to circle the town twice to find our hotel. In Siracusa there was a "manifestatione" that caused a traffic jam coming in. And in Palermo, the road system is chaotic and parking is impossible. In other towns driving wasn't a problem, and between towns it was a pleasure. There are photos of Erice, a highway, and several other towns on my web site - URL below. - Max -- MisterMax Slideshows of Angkor Wat, Bali, Crete, France, Malaysia, Maui, Morocco, Mt Holly, Sicily, St Tropez, Singapore, Thailand, Tour de France: http://buten.net/max/ (Yes,RemoveDoubles is part of my email address. The double letters in my last name are not.) |
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"Ken Blake" posted:
There are some towns (Erice, for example) where the roads are very old, and therefore extremely narrow. But outside of such old towns, I never had a problem with the roads. And such towns are small enough that you can just park at their edge and walk everywhere. Although driving through them is difficult, it normally isn't necessary. More of a problem than the roads is the traffic problem in the cities. I am an American. At home I drive a biggish car; I'm aware of its size. In Sicily I drove an average sized (for Sicily) or small (for the US) Tempo. In Sicily there are many fine Autostrade on which you can get around very quickly. OTOH, there are little towns like Erice with impossibly narrow roads - our hotel took our car and parked it just outside of town. In Taormina we had to circle the town twice to find our hotel. In Siracusa there was a "manifestatione" that caused a traffic jam coming in. And in Palermo, the road system is chaotic and parking is impossible. In other towns driving wasn't a problem, and between towns it was a pleasure. There are photos of Erice, a highway, and several other towns on my web site - URL below. - Max -- MisterMax Slideshows of Angkor Wat, Bali, Crete, France, Malaysia, Maui, Morocco, Mt Holly, Sicily, St Tropez, Singapore, Thailand, Tour de France: http://buten.net/max/ (Yes,RemoveDoubles is part of my email address. The double letters in my last name are not.) |
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In . 97.136,
Mister Max typed: "Ken Blake" posted: There are some towns (Erice, for example) where the roads are very old, and therefore extremely narrow. But outside of such old towns, I never had a problem with the roads. And such towns are small enough that you can just park at their edge and walk everywhere. Although driving through them is difficult, it normally isn't necessary. More of a problem than the roads is the traffic problem in the cities. I am an American. At home I drive a biggish car; I'm aware of its size. In Sicily I drove an average sized (for Sicily) or small (for the US) Tempo. In Sicily there are many fine Autostrade on which you can get around very quickly. OTOH, there are little towns like Erice with impossibly narrow roads - our hotel took our car and parked it just outside of town. In Taormina we had to circle the town twice to find our hotel. And that can be hard to do because of the one-way streets. In Siracusa there was a "manifestatione" that caused a traffic jam coming in. And in Palermo, the road system is chaotic and parking is impossible. Parking is impossible in well-nigh every large city in Italy. There's nothing special about Sicily in that regard. In other towns driving wasn't a problem, and between towns it was a pleasure. My point exactly. -- Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup |
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In . 97.136,
Mister Max typed: "Ken Blake" posted: There are some towns (Erice, for example) where the roads are very old, and therefore extremely narrow. But outside of such old towns, I never had a problem with the roads. And such towns are small enough that you can just park at their edge and walk everywhere. Although driving through them is difficult, it normally isn't necessary. More of a problem than the roads is the traffic problem in the cities. I am an American. At home I drive a biggish car; I'm aware of its size. In Sicily I drove an average sized (for Sicily) or small (for the US) Tempo. In Sicily there are many fine Autostrade on which you can get around very quickly. OTOH, there are little towns like Erice with impossibly narrow roads - our hotel took our car and parked it just outside of town. In Taormina we had to circle the town twice to find our hotel. And that can be hard to do because of the one-way streets. In Siracusa there was a "manifestatione" that caused a traffic jam coming in. And in Palermo, the road system is chaotic and parking is impossible. Parking is impossible in well-nigh every large city in Italy. There's nothing special about Sicily in that regard. In other towns driving wasn't a problem, and between towns it was a pleasure. My point exactly. -- Ken Blake Please reply to the newsgroup |
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