The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is home to dramatically perched clifftop villages amongst citrus-fruit studded groves, seemingly endless stretches of beautiful beaches and a fascinating, far-reaching history. Unspoiled nature reserves sit beside vibrant seaside resorts, where the best of al fresco life can be enjoyed accompanied by fine wine and mouthwatering cuisine. The island’s capital, Palermo, is a melting pot of cultures, as visible in the lively street markets with their varied and flavourful street food, whilst one of the tallest active volcanoes in Europe, Mount Etna, towers impressively over the east coast of the island.