Scopello is a pretty hamlet in the north west corner of Sicily and lies on the coast between the bustling resort of Castellammare del Golfo and the Zingaro nature reserve. The village itself includes a couple of restaurants and bars, a grocers and a post office with cash point whilst Castellammare del Golfo is just 10 minutes away by car and offers many more amenities. Although quite a sleepy and laid back area, the filming of Oceans Twelve and the Inspector Montalbano series have attracted more visitors in recent years and there are several sites such as the Tonnara di Scopello, and the local history museum in Castellammare, that have become popular as a result.

The pedestrianised old town centre of Marsala offers a variety of good restaurants, bars and shops and there are many historical sites and buildings to visit. The towns' cathedral is dedicated to Saint Thomas a Becket and is built on the site of an ancient Norman church. Several wineries are open to visit and there is also an Archaeological museum. Just a short way from the town can be found the ruins of the ancient town of Mozia on the tiny island of San Pelegrino whilst the Egardi islands can be reached by boat and are well worth a day trip.

The pride of Sicily's south-west coast, Trapani has been restored over the last few years to its original architectural splendour. many of the towns central streets, squares and boulevards have been pedestrianised and are filled with busy pavement cafés and restaurants. Baroque palaces and churches stand seemingly on every corner and the beautiful promenade of Mura di Tramontana provides a great spot to stretch the legs.

Trecastagni, which means three chestnuts in English, is an ancient town standing on the lower slopes of Mount Etna. There are numerous shops, bars restaurants and banks in the town whilst Acireale and Catania are both a short drive away.

Camastra is a busy little village in the Agrigento region of Sicily. There is a small selection of shops and cafes in the town and some local restaurants on the outskirts. The larger town of Naro is just a ten minute drive away whilst Agrigento itself, with the famous Valley of the Temples (Greek), is just a little further on.

The most westerly of the ancient Greek strongholds in Sicily, Selinunte has a long and fascinating history. Originally the site of 5 Greek temples of which now just one remains, the impressive Doric temple of Hera, Selinunte can be found in the province of Trapani. There are a number of shops and restaurants in the nearest large town of Castelvetrano and some lovely nearby beaches to explore beyond the endless olive groves.

You can enjoy a great relaxing or cultural break in the historic town of Patti. Imagine beautiful beaches of golden sand, backed by rocky cliffs and you’ll have an idea of what the coastline is like here – said to be one of the most attractive shores in Sicily. You can also spend relaxing days or evenings strolling round the historic streets, marvelling at the many beautiful buildings, including the Norman cathedral, Roman villa with beautiful mosaics, the original Greek theatre, the Basilica, thermal baths and the ruins of the ancient walls. When you want to enjoy a little culture, various local festivals and fetes take place during the year.

Rosolini is a small village located in the agricultural countryside just 40kms away from the bustling and popular city of Siracusa where there are many shops, bars and restaurants.