It's also the largest region of Italy. And it consists, as well as from the island increased, by two other islands Ustica and Pantelleria and three archipelagos: the Aeolian islands of Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea, Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Stromboli ; Pelagie islands of Lampedusa, Linosa, Lampione ; Aegean archipelago the islands of Favignana, Marettimo, Levanzo.
It's separated from Italy by the Strait of Messina: about 3. All this applies generally to the countries of the coast and the interior that does not exceed an altitude of meters above sea level.
The particular shape of the Sicilian landscape, full of reliefs scattered here and there, makes generalization difficult climate. So in many countries over the meters temperatures it should be regarded at least 5 degrees lower in countries and over a thousand of at least 8 degrees lower. It can even snow certainly Etna over meters. Languages : Italian. English is quite common, especially in areas to the coast. Seniors inland speak Italian mixed with the Sicilian dialect.
These four perfectly cover the entire island. In any case, the maximum distances in Sicily are never so preposterous Marsala-Catania even reach km. So, if you were to land at Trapani and your accommodation is located on the opposite side, in Catania, just take a bus or train and in about 4 hours you reach your destination. It 'also present another airport International: at Lampedusa Lampedusa 35th parallel.
Trains :the railways do not pass certain point of pride for the entire Italian although in recent years things have definitely improved. However continues to be a means of trasport decidedly uncomfortable and, in summer, the heat unbearable. If you have decided the same fit to travel in this manner, there are many trains that come from Italy to Sicily. Highways : Sicily is connected to Italy from the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria, which is nothing but the final stretch of a structured and well-covered highway system that ensures good communication throughout the Italian peninsula.
