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S
i
cily, the largest and most important of the Mediterranean islands (25,708km
2
), owed its ancient name
Trinacria
to its triangular shape. The modern name
Sicilia
is derived from that of its ancient inhabitants, the Sicels or Siculi. Physically it is a continuation of the chain of the Apennines on the one hand, and of the Atlas mountains on the other. But it appears that far from Sicily being joined at a comparatively recent epoch to Calabria, the Strait of Messina is actually narrower now than in former ages. The island is mountainous across the
north
and
easth
, with plateaux in the centre, lowering towards the
south
, and fertile coastal plains. Etna, the largest volcano in Europe,
dominates the
easth
and much of the centre of Sicily. The island is notorious for its earthquakes. Fumarole, macalube, or diminutive mudvolcanoes, and therma
l
springs are of frequent occurrence. Within Sicilian waters are included many lesser islands:
the
Aeolian
or
Lipari
Islands to the
north
;
Ustica
to the
north-west
; the
Egadi
to the
west
; and
Pantelleria
and the distant
Pelagian Isles
to the
south west
. Of the meagre rivers the largest are the
Simeto, Salso, Belice,
and
Platari;
most of the smaller streams are dry in summer.Sicily numbers 4,680,700 inhabitants.
Palermo, the capital, is the principal
town; Syracuse, Agrigento, Messina, Catania, Caltanissetta, Trapani, Enna, and Ragusa are provincial capitals.
The bulk of the population is devoted to agriculture. In the central uplands grain is the chief product, while the coastal regions are devoted to the culture of the vine, the olive, and fruit; the most characteristic product is the “agrumi”, i.e. oranges, lemons, tangerines, etc. Sicilian waters are rich in fish, especially in the Strait of Messina where upwards of 140 species are known, including unusual deepsea varieties. Wild flowers are particularly beautiful all over the island in spring.
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VILLA SETTEPERLE, Sicily
Villa Setteperle is a cute small villa close to Castellammare del Golfo. It has charming pool and an elegant outspace....
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Italy, Castellammare del Golfo
Ref: 69300
Sleeps: 6
From E 1,100.00 p/w
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Taormina - Villa Taormina
Villa Taormina is located in Taormina, just a five minute walk away from the old town center....
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Italy, Taormina
Ref: 63578
Sleeps: 10
From E 3,150.00 p/w
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Villa Segreta, Etna, Sicily
"We thoroughly enjoyed our time at villa segreta. The views were spectacular, the villa fully equipped with everything that we needed and the location ideal. The owners were great and could not have ..."
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Laurene from Carradale 19/01/2012
Italy:
Amore e Psiche
"Very nice ,very centrally located. has several small balconies , internet. the omly draw back parking was very bad NONE at all and the parking garages wanted 50 eurios aweek. Suggestion to other trave..."
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John from California 12/12/2011
Italy:
Amore e Psiche
"The location is fantastiic - walking distance to all the city sites, close to a great market, to shops and to cafes and yet not "touristy". The landlord could not have been more helpful. A great base..."
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Michael from Northmead 13/11/2011
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