More of a sugar-spiked espresso than a milky cappuccino, Sicily will reward you with an intense bittersweet experience rather than anything lightweight and frothy. In Sicily it seems as though the sun shines brighter, the shadows are darker, and life is lived full on and for the moment. Overloaded with art treasures, undersupplied with infrastructure and continuously struggling to thwart Mafia-driven corruption, Sicily possesses some baffling social topography. This is an island to be visited with an open mind - and a healthy appetite; one factor remains a constant, and that is the uncompromisingly high quality of the cuisine. After some 25 centuries of foreign domination, Sicilians are heir to an impressive cultural legacy. This complexity of culture is matched by a startling diversity of landscape. New ventures are seeing the doors of some of Europe's finest Palazzi and Villas opened; while sensitive 'agriturismo' (farm stay accommodations) are shedding light on Sicily's hidden rural treasures and national parks. Sicily also has a refreshing lack of neon-blazing entertainment and theme parks, which further helps preserve its individuality and appeal.

South Eastern Sicily is a region of river valleys, fields of olive, almond and citrus trees and magnificent ruins. Within the evocative stone-walled checkerboard lie a series of handsome towns: Ragusa, Modica, Noto. Colonised by Arabs who preferred carefree indulgence to orderly Greek temples, Western Sicily has a bit of the Wild West about it. There is plenty to incite the senses here, ranging from unpretentious fishing towns to one of Sicily's finest nature reserves. The Ionian Coast, magnificent, overdeveloped, crowded - and exquisitely beautiful - is Sicily's most popular tourist destination.

Premier Villas Italy are independent specialists in holiday rental of Villas in Italy. For a vacation in magnificent Sicily, villas with pools are an ideal choice, offering extreme comfort, privacy and ultimate luxury. We have a wide selection of carefully chosen villas, all with swimming pools, and located amongst the most interesting areas on the island. Sicily is still a place where life is slower, tradition is respected, and the myths and legends of the past aren't yet forgotten. Explore the treasures of Sicily from the comfort and luxury of one of our villas.