Holidays in Sicily

Rest in Sicily is a wonderful opportunity to see with your own eyes an absolutely unique mini-state, which, formally being the autonomy of Italy, safely continues its amazing, nothing like, vivid existence. The non-trivial historical path of this beautiful island was reflected not only in architecture, dialect and culture - the special spirit of Sicily hospitablely envelops tourists, forcing them to return here again and again.

Last minute tours to Sicily can be purchased at a fairly reasonable price, which means that every lover of the sun, the sea and amazing impressions can visit the pearl of the Mediterranean.

Here you will get acquainted with samples of completely different culture and art: majestic remains of Roman cities, magnificent theaters and temples erected by ancient Greeks, proud medieval cathedrals, amazing baroque buildings, exquisite Byzantine mosaics. The most beautiful thing is that all these and many other architectural wonders harmoniously coexist side by side, giving travelers the feeling of a fairy tale. And maybe it's not just a feeling. It is in this now popular resort more than a thousand years ago lived the mythical Cyclops Polyphemus, and in the coastal waters were hidden bloodthirsty Scylla and Charybdis.

In addition to the remarkable examples of skilful architecture, a holiday in Sicily promises to tourists all kinds of beach pleasures. Where else you will rest on the unique black sand, which, in fact, is the crushed lava of another pride of the island - the volcano Etna. For fans of more standard coastal areas, there are beaches with the usual white sand, pebbles or stones. And the sea bathing in transparent warm water of turquoise color, diving with an aqualung into the wonderful underwater world of corals will not leave indifferent.

You can get a powerful charge of vivacity and positive emotions by visiting the numerous entertainment complexes of the island. For example, the largest amusement park in Europe EtnaLand will give you an unforgettable experience: water slides of different heights and steep slopes, springboards and towers for every taste, laser show, dinosaur valley, river walks, on which your boat is accompanied by real crocodiles and hippos. Charm and smiles - that's what travelers are waiting for in the house of tropical butterflies. These motley, easily fluttering creatures will give you a sea of joyful and beautiful moments. But an active holiday in Sicily is not limited to discos, water parks, zoos and diving. Fans of sports pleasures will appreciate skiing with snow-covered Etna.

Rest in Sicily - an excellent occasion to think about the eternal. This is facilitated by visiting the Museum of the Dead, which is located in the main city of the island - Palermo. In the 16th century, a terrible plague raged on this blessed land. Struck by a terrible epidemic, they betrayed fashionable at that time open burials in specially designated catacombs. Funeral duty lay on the shoulders of the Capuchin monks, whose representatives became the first "inhabitants" of the caves of death. The plague receded over time, and the habit of burying the dead in monastic catacombs was preserved for several centuries. In 1926, the last burial occurred. And now, strong spirit of travelers expects 30 km of a labyrinth, from walls of which dead eyes I see thousand mummies, all kind inspiring: remember death.

If you by chance have purchased burning packages for Sicily, prepare to adopt an orange tree, visit the oldest puppet theater and taste the delicious and most beautiful sweets in the world - martrano cakes. This means that the trip promises to be exciting, interesting and pleasant, and also - tasty and useful!