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The Rough Guide to Sicily is the ultimate guide to this fascinating island. From flamboyant Arabo-Norman cathedrals to stunning galleries and the best collection of Greek temples outside Greece, all Sicily's attractions are thoroughly covered. Sicily's natural beauties are also taken care of; including the ascent of Europe's greatest volcano, Etna, hiking trails in the Monti Madonie and the most exquisite beaches of the Aeolian Islands. From Palermo to Taormina, unearth all the best restaurants, bars and cafés, the liveliest nightlife and the most brilliant festivals. The Rough Guide to Sicily provides detailed practical advice on where to stay, from hostels to luxury boutique hotels, how to get around and how to get the best value for money. The guide also includes two full-colour sections, and background information on the art, architecture and history of this most colourful of Mediterranean islands. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of Sicily, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make this your ultimate travelling companion.
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Sicily.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My husband and I were in Sicily for the first time in early September, 1999 and the Rough Guide was with us all the way. Not being able to speak a word of Italian, we found the Sicilian food terms extremely useful. Also, our trip to Stromboli was made easier by the information on ferries and hydrofols and it was a relief to know that we could put our rented car in a garage. We are definitely planning to go back to Sicily with our chatty and entertaining travelling companion.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found several inaccuracies, such as restaurant names misspelled or maps showing hotels on the wrong side of the road, but nothing seriously wrong. The history and culture sections were adequate for the general visitor, and for most of the historical sites there was enough detail to save you having to buy separate guide books for each attraction. In Palermo, hotel listings were rather brief, and it may be better these days to search on the web, but out in the villages there were some useful recommendations. Town maps were generally adequate (though rather small scale: you need good eyesight) but I would suggest a proper road map as well if you are doing much travelling about by car. All in all, a useful book; it's difficult to see how it could be improved significantly without getting bigger and heavier; but others are probably as good.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just returned from Sicily and used this book in conjuction with the road map. As we travelled out of season some of the information in the book wasn't applicable, particularly the references to lovely restaurants, as many were closed.
Our experience of some towns didn't really match with the description provided in the book which seemed a bit optimistic on occasion! However, the book did provide useful information and was well thumbed through.
Our experience of some towns didn't really match with the description provided in the book which seemed a bit optimistic on occasion! However, the book did provide useful information and was well thumbed through.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very good for restaurant recommendations
Pretty good guide book with excellent recommendations for restaurants. My slight criticism would be that the book does not distinguish sufficiently between the really amazing... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Jack
Really good - but please update the maps
The maps are truly awful. They review a town, but it's not on the little maps at the front of each section. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charles Glasse
great guide book
This is an excellent guide - better than others in the field. The town maps are clear, and there's plenty of detail.
Published 8 months ago by traveller
Usual high quality and a superb price
Everyone has a favourite - mine happens to be Rough Guides which I've used for many many years - this one is super quality, an excellent price and will fit in your (largish) pocket
Published 8 months ago by D. J. Butterworth
The best Sicily guide on the market
No other guide has the detail of this guide, and this matters when there is so much to see in Sicily. Directions are easy to follow. Descriptions bring the place to life. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Timothy Woffenden
Useful introductory guide
This is a useful introductory guide to, what sounds like, a really interesting place to visit (I'll know more when I've actually made the trip! Read more
Published 9 months ago by happy days
Terrible guide book
Everything is baroque or Byzantine or other lovely descriptive terms to display the writer's intellect but there is no practical useful advice like go here it's great or don't go... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Alex
Good Value and Useful
Just road-tested this guide by visiting Sicily. We found it useful and informative and excellent value for the money. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Macboy
Good info
We stayed in the recommended B&Bs and had good clean beds and delicious breakfasts in every one of them, while we were driving around the island for a week. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Portia Herold
This deserved no star! Travel in light
This is THE WORST guide book in the world. Local people of Sicily seem to be the best guides for me. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2006 by A. Medhi
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