Lonely Planet Sicily
Lonely Planet Sicily by Nicola Williams is a comprehensive travel guide published by Lonely Planet Global Limited in May 2025. This 11th edition, consisting of 304 pages, is designed to assist travelers in planning their journeys through Sicily, offering insights into both popular attractions and hidden gems. The guide covers a range of activities, from cycling adventures to unique experiences like treasure hunting in Palermo’s flea market and working in saltpans near Trapani.
Readers will find detailed itineraries and expert recommendations for exploring the diverse regions of Sicily, including the Tyrrhenian Coast and the Aeolian Islands. The guide features vibrant photography, maps, and an essential information toolkit that includes tips on local etiquette and transport. With its user-friendly structure, Lonely Planet Sicily aims to help travelers connect with Sicilian culture and navigate the island’s rich history and traditions effectively.
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Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Sicily.
Discover Sicily’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from cycling to the untamed island beach of Cala Rossa, to treasure hunting in vintage shacks in Palermo’s flea market, and becoming a salt worker for the day in saltpans south of Trapani.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Sicily travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Sicily effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Sicily
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from climbing Mount Etna to exploring Villa Romana del Casale
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Sicilian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: Palermo, Western Sicily, Tyrrhenian Coast, Aeolian Islands, Ionian Coast, Syracuse & the Southeast, Central Sicily, Mediterranean Coast
Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet’s Sicily.
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