Planning a trip to Italy can be overwhelming, simply because there are too many things to see. To help you, we have selected 35 stops across Central and Southern Italy, mixing famous icons with quiet villages and natural wonders.
In this guide, you will find not only descriptions of the places but also practical details on how to get there, when to go to avoid the crowds, and what to expect once you arrive.
Let’s discover the must-see places, divided by region.
TUSCANY: Amidst squares and Renaissance masterpieces
Our journey begins among the most famous hills in the world, where rows of cypress trees sketch horizons that seem straight out of a painting. Here are the Tuscan places we recommend you visit.
1. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence)
The Duomo of Florence is the undisputed symbol of the city, a Gothic masterpiece whose imposing façade is a 19th-century neo-Gothic remake. The real must-do experience is to climb Brunelleschi’s Dome: walking up its narrow steps, you will find yourself on an internal balcony suspended dozens of meters high, just a stone’s throw from the immense frescoes of the Last Judgment by Vasari and Zuccari.
Entrance to the Cathedral is free, while to climb the dome, you must purchase the ‘Brunelleschi Pass,’ which also includes access to Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Online booking is mandatory and, especially in high season, spots sell out weeks in advance: we therefore advise you to book as early as possible by visiting the official website of the Duomo di Firenze.
| TICKET PRICE | €30 adults
€12 children aged 7 to 14 |
| HOW TO BOOK | Brunelleschi Pass |
2. Uffizi Gallery (Florence)
The Uffizi is a true labyrinth of Renaissance art that requires at least three hours to visit. Although the rooms dedicated to Botticelli, with The Birth of Venus and Primavera, are the heart of the museum, we suggest you don’t overlook the rooms dedicated to Caravaggio either.
Booking online from the official Uffizi website is strongly recommended; without a pre-purchased ticket, the queues at the entrance can easily exceed two hours, especially on weekends and during high season.
| TICKET PRICE | €25: Single named full ticket purchased on the same day of museum entry
€29: Single named full ticket purchased on a date prior to the day of museum entry €2: reduced ticket €70: groups of more than 11 people |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for the Uffizi |
3. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (Florence)
Just outside the station, the white and green marble façade by Leon Battista Alberti is Florence’s first, elegant welcome. However, entering the monumental complex of Santa Maria Novella is the necessary step to discover its most precious treasures: here you can admire up close Masaccio’s Trinity, considered the first masterpiece of perspective in art history, and the splendid frescoes by Ghirlandaio in the Tornabuoni Chapel, which depict daily life in 15th-century Florence with incredible realism.
The church is part of a museum complex that also includes the monumental cloisters. There is an entrance fee and, although the queues are less daunting than at the Uffizi, buying your ticket online is still a good idea to save time.
| TICKET PRICE | €7.50: full ticket
€5: reduced ticket (Minors from 11 to 18 years old (must show ID)) Free ticket: Residents of the Municipality of Florence (must show ID) Children up to 11 years old Disabled visitors and, if necessary, their companions Members of religious orders or congregations and diocesan clergy Chaperones of school groups or groups (1 per 15 members) Italian tour guides (who must show their license) ICOM, ICOMOS, and ICCROM members Journalists €12: Special events ticket (includes entry to the Basilica only for the duration of the event) |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for Santa Maria Novella |
4. Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) (Florence)
Don’t just take a photo of the copy of David in Piazza della Signoria: the real show is inside Palazzo Vecchio. The Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundred) will leave you speechless with its grandeur (it was designed to impress and intimidate anyone who entered), while the Studiolo of Francesco I will transport you to a secret, windowless world where the Grand Duke kept his alchemical experiments hidden from prying eyes.
For a truly special experience, we suggest booking the “Secret Passages” tour: you will walk through hidden corridors and rooms usually closed to the public. In summer, take advantage of the extended evening hours (often until 10:00 or 11:00 PM) to enjoy the palace’s atmosphere with far fewer crowds.
| TICKET PRICE | €13 |
| HOW TO BOOK | Ticket for Palazzo Vecchio |
5. Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) (Florence)
The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived the bombings of World War II and remains one of the city’s most evocative symbols. Above the windows of the historic goldsmith shops runs the Vasari Corridor, the ancient secret passage that allowed the Medici to move between Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti without having to go down into the crowded streets.
To enjoy this place without the crush of tourists, visit it at dawn or late at night and stop at the central viewpoints on the bridge to admire the river in complete silence.
To take the perfect photo, move to the nearby Ponte Santa Trinita (Holy Trinity Bridge): the perspective from there is unbeatable.
6. Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) and the Tower (Pisa)
Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) is a jewel that goes far beyond its famous leaning tower. The real beauty lies in the perfect balance between the Duomo (Cathedral), the majestic Baptistery, and the tranquility of the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery). If you want to take the classic photo where you “hold up” the tower, we suggest positioning yourself on the lawn to the northwest at the first light of dawn: you will be one of the few people there and will have a unique shot, free from hundreds of other tourists.
If you plan to climb the Tower, remember that access is limited and tickets are tied to a specific time slot. Online booking is therefore essential. We also recommend considering combination tickets to visit everything at once.
| TICKET PRICE | €27: ticket for complete visit + tower
€11: ticket for complete visit €20: cathedral + tower €8: cathedral + baptistery €8: cathedral + tower €8: cathedral + cemetery €8: cathedral + Opera museum €8: cathedral + Sinopie museum |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for Pisa’s monuments |
Let’s start exploring the most beautiful places in Italy by talking about the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Known worldwide for its unique tilt, this bell tower is part of the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, located in the famous Piazza del Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
The tower consists of 294 steps, and if you climb all the way to the top, you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the city of Pisa and the magnificent Piazza del Duomo.
If you’re afraid of heights and don’t want to climb to the top of the bell tower, don’t worry – you can take beautiful photos even from the garden surrounding the structure. And of course, you can’t leave Pisa without taking the obligatory photo pretending to hold up the leaning tower!
7. Piazza del Campo (Siena)
Siena’s square is not a traditional piazza, but an immense natural amphitheater. Its famous red brick pavement, divided into nine segments, slopes gently towards the center, creating a unique atmosphere. It is here that, on July 2nd and August 16th, the city erupts for the Palio horse race.
Watching the Palio from the center of the square is free, but you will need a lot of patience: you must enter several hours before the start and remain standing in the crowd. If you prefer the comfort of the stands or balconies, you need to book many months in advance as seats are very limited and prices are quite high.
8. San Gimignano (Siena)
Of the original 72 towers, only 14 remain standing today, but the effect is still breathtaking. The best challenge is to climb the Torre Grossa (Great Tower): it is the tallest of all and is accessed through the Civic Museum.
In August, the historic center of San Gimignano can be truly overwhelming due to the crowds. Our suggestion is to arrive in the late afternoon, when the large tour buses finally start to leave. At that moment, with the warm sunset light coloring the bricks, you can enjoy a glass of Vernaccia (the prestigious local DOCG white wine) and savor an ice cream at the famous Gelateria Dondoli in relative peace.
9. Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni represents the perfect synthesis of the fortress-village concept: a stone crown overlooking the Via Francigena, so iconic that even Dante chose it as a comparison to describe the giants in his Inferno. The village is truly tiny and you can walk around it in less than an hour. Our advice is to climb the walkways on the ramparts. From up there, you can look out over the Sienese hills with the same view as the ancient sentinels.
Once you come down from the walls, we suggest you visit the nearby Abbadia Isola (Island Abbey): it is a thousand-year-old abbey at the foot of the hill that preserves an atmosphere of authentic peace, too often ignored by tourists.
10. Abbey of San Galgano
This majestic 13th-century Cistercian cathedral has a feature that makes it unique in the world: it is completely roofless. It is a beauty so powerful that even the director Tarkovsky was captivated by it, choosing it as a set for his film Nostalghia.
A short walk away, up the small hill, awaits the Hermitage of Montesiepi. At its center, you can see with your own eyes the real “sword in the stone,” plunged into the rock in the 12th century by the knight Galgano Guidotti at the moment of his conversion.
Try to arrive at the abbey in the late afternoon or just before sunset, when the sunlight filters through the large empty windows and the walls are tinged with gold.
| TICKET PRICE | €6.00: full ticket
€5.00: reduced ticket (People over 65 and up to 18 years old, groups (over 20 people), students with a university card) €17.00: Family unit of 2 parents and 2 or more children €15.00: Family unit of 2 parents and 1 child under 18 Free Ticket: Children up to 6 years old, companions of disabled visitors, tour guides with a license, scholars, teachers with authorization from the Municipality of Chiusdino, residents of the Municipality of Chiusdino |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for the basilica and museum of San Galgano |
LAZIO AND THE VATICAN: The grandeur of Rome and the secrets of Tuscia
We head down towards the cradle of civilization, a territory that hides extraordinary treasures far beyond the capital’s borders. From the glorious traces of the Roman Empire to villages carved into the rock that seem to defy gravity, the Lazio region offers a landscape that never ceases to amaze.
11. The Colosseum (Rome)
No matter how many times we’ve seen it in photos, the Flavian Amphitheater never fails to impress. The real “gem” is the hypogeum: the underground tunnels where gladiators and wild beasts awaited their turn before being catapulted into the arena via ingenious elevators. This area reveals the incredibly complex (and decidedly brutal) engineering that supported the grand spectacles of imperial Rome.
The entrance ticket is a single “package” that always includes the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Online booking is now essential, and tickets disappear at lightning speed. Try to book the first slot in the morning to enjoy the site before the Roman sun becomes too intense.
12. The Pantheon (Rome)
The Pantheon remains the best-preserved building of Ancient Rome in the world. Its most unique feature is the oculus, the circular opening at the center of the dome: it is the only source of natural light and creates an almost supernatural atmosphere. If you are lucky enough to be there when it rains, you will witness a unique spectacle: the water falls inside the building but disappears as if by magic, thanks to an underground drainage system designed two thousand years ago that is still perfectly functional today.
Unfortunately, entry is no longer free. Therefore, to avoid wasting precious time in line, purchase your ticket online from the official website.
| TICKET PRICE | €15: audioguide
€25.50: guided tour €19.50: audioguide + paperback guide |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for the Pantheon |
13. Piazza Navona (Rome)
Piazza Navona is one of the absolute masterpieces of Roman Baroque. Its elongated shape precisely follows the perimeter of the ancient Stadium of Domitian on which it was built. The visual centerpiece is Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, which almost seems to challenge the façade of the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone.
14. Trevi Fountain (Rome)
The ritual of tossing a coin over your shoulder is a timeless classic, but the rules for enjoying this spectacle have changed drastically.
Given the crowds, since 2024 the municipality has introduced crowd control measures: to access the area closest to the basin (the “catino”), a small fee of €2 is now required for non-residents, which helps limit overcrowding and preserve the monument.
15. Villa Borghese (Rome)
Villa Borghese is an immense open-air museum. Here you can enjoy one of the world’s most famous sunsets from the Pincio Terrace, rent a rowboat on the small lake, or discover the treasures of the Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia.
If you want to visit the Borghese Gallery (and we highly recommend you do, to see Bernini’s marble sculptures and Caravaggio’s canvases), be aware that booking is mandatory and tickets sell out weeks in advance. The current cost is around €15 plus booking fees. Visits are strictly limited to two-hour slots for a maximum of 360 people at a time.
| TICKET PRICE | €18: full ticket
€2: reduced ticket (European Union citizens between 18 and 25) free: – EU citizens with disabilities and a family member or companion who can prove their affiliation with social and health care services; – Students and teachers of architecture, conservation of cultural heritage, education sciences, degree courses in literature or literary subjects with an archaeological or art-historical focus from faculties of literature and philosophy, or corresponding faculties and courses established in European Union member states; – Students and teachers of Fine Arts Academies or corresponding institutions in the European Union; – Staff of the MiC (Ministry of Culture); – ICOM (International Council of Museums) members; – Groups or parties of students from public or private schools in the European Union accompanied by their teachers; – School teaching staff, permanent or on a fixed-term contract, upon presentation of suitable certification issued by the educational institutions, on the model prepared by MIUR |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for Borghese Gallery |
16. St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican)
The majesty of the Basilica is always breathtaking, but the real thrill is the climb to the top of Michelangelo’s dome. From up there, you will have an unbeatable view of St. Peter’s Square and Bernini’s colonnade.
You can choose to climb all 551 steps on foot, or take the elevator to the roof level and tackle only the last 320 steps. Be aware that the final part is very narrow and steep: if you suffer from claustrophobia, think carefully!
| TICKET PRICE | €7: basilica only
€22: basilica + dome with elevator |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for St. Peter’s Basilica |
17. Vatican Museums (Vatican)
Be warned: prepare to walk for miles. To reach the Sistine Chapel, you will pass through the Gallery of Maps and the Raphael Rooms, places that represent the pinnacle of world art. Allow at least three hours for a complete visit and wear very comfortable shoes.
Access without a reservation has become almost impossible. Check the website for tours that allow early entry before the official public opening: they cost more, but seeing the Sistine Chapel in silence is a completely different experience.
18. Civita di Bagnoregio (Viterbo)
Known as “the dying city” due to the constant erosion of its tuff hill, Civita is a unique place that seems suspended in a void. It is accessible only via a long pedestrian bridge. Walking through its silent alleys, now inhabited by very few people, is a surreal experience that takes you back in time.
To cross the bridge and visit the village, you need to pay a €5 entrance ticket. We recommend visiting on a weekday to truly savor the unreal silence, broken only by the wind blowing through the Valle dei Calanchi (Valley of the Badlands).
| TICKET PRICE | €5: full ticket
free entry: Free for disabled individuals with a 100% disability rating with accompaniment and a legally recognized card, and one companion for each; Children up to 6 years old (upon presentation of an ID card or other identification document); Citizens of the Municipality of Bagnoregio and their immediate relatives; One chaperone for school trips (every 10 paying students); Students and teachers from schools of all levels in the Municipality of Bagnoregio; Directors and Curators of Italian and Foreign Museums, Archaeological Sites, and Historical-Cultural Heritage upon written invitation from the municipal administration; Journalists registered with the professional order upon presentation of their press card; Tour Guides duly authorized to practice the profession while accompanying a group; Tourist interpreters when their assistance is required alongside the guide, by showing a valid license issued by the competent authority; Residents of the Village; Guests of homeowners in Civita di Bagnoregio; Clients of accommodations (B&Bs and holiday homes) within the village |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets to visit Civita Bagnoregio |
UMBRIA AND MARCHE: Arcane villages, wild nature, and caves
Our journey delves into the heart of central Italy, where the borders of Marche and Umbria merge amidst rolling hills and Apennine peaks. Here is how we suggest you experience these sister lands: an immersion into stone cities steeped in mysticism and villages overlooking the Adriatic, in a perfect balance of wild nature and art that will make you feel right at home.
19. Marmore Falls (Terni, Umbria)
With their 165-meter total drop, these waterfalls may seem like a wonder of nature, but they are actually a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering started by the Romans in 271 B.C.
Before you set off, be sure to check the marmorefalls.it website. The water is released only at specific times, and arriving at the wrong moment means finding the rock face almost dry.
| TICKET PRICE | €12: full ticket
€10: reduced ticket (children 5-9 years and over 70s) €10: Organized groups from entities/agencies/associations of over 15 people €6: School/university groups/parish groups on educational activities €6: families of two parents and 3 minor children free: Residents of the Municipality of Terni (it is possible to register and download tickets online at the following link) Children 0-4 years; Disabled persons in possession of a severe disability certificate pursuant to art.3 c.3 of Law 104/92 and/or a Disability Card with the letter A and a companion; tourist bus driver in the exercise of their profession; teachers accompanying school/educational groups in the exercise of their profession; tourist and/or hiking guides in the exercise of their profession and upon signing a subsidiary agreement and related accreditation; Pilgrims in transit on the Way of the Franciscan Protomartyrs only if in possession of the travel certificate showing the stamp of at least one stage. It also applies to pilgrims transiting on other accredited ways. |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for Marmore Falls |
20. Lake Trasimeno (Umbria)
This is the fourth largest lake in Italy, and to truly experience it, you need to leave your car and take one of the ferries from Passignano or Tuoro to Isola Maggiore. Here, time seems to have stood still amidst the ancient traditions of the lacemakers.
After your trip, sit down at one of the trattorias overlooking the water and order the tegamaccio: it is a rich and flavorful lake fish soup that represents the gastronomic essence of this body of water.
21. Plain of Castelluccio (Norcia, Umbria)
At an altitude of 1,450 meters, in the heart of the Sibillini Mountains, this plain is famous for its PGI lentils and for the spectacle of the “fiorita” (the flowering). Between late May and mid-July, the plateau transforms into an incredible palette of red, blue, and yellow.
In 2026, access during the peak of the flowering is regulated to protect the ecosystem. We recommend booking the shuttle services that depart from nearby villages, as parking on the plain is extremely limited.
22. Sibillini Mountains National Park (Umbria/Marche)
The Sibillini Mountains are a mountain range steeped in medieval legends. The destination that fascinates us most is Lake of Pilate, the only natural basin in the Apennines. Its waters periodically turn red due to the Chirocephalus marchesonii, a tiny crustacean that lives only here.
Many trails have been secured after the earthquake, but always check the status of the paths before you leave, as some sections may be subject to restrictions.
23. Assisi and Mount Subasio (Umbria)
Assisi needs no introduction, but we want to suggest a different approach.
After admiring Giotto’s frescoes in the Basilica of Saint Francis (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), venture beyond the town center towards Mount Subasio. Here you will find the Eremo delle Carceri (Hermitage of the Prisons), a sanctuary nestled in a centuries-old holm oak forest where you can visit the caves where the Saint would retreat in prayer.
24. La Scarzuola (Montegabbione, Umbria)
Designed by the architect Tomaso Buzzi, this esoteric city-theater is a labyrinth of stairs that lead nowhere and structures with dreamlike forms.
Visits are only possible by participating in the guided tours led by Buzzi’s heirs.
| TICKET PRICE | €15: full ticket (from 15 years old)
free: children up to 14 years old |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for La Scarzuola |
25. Frasassi Caves (Genga, Marche)
This underground world will make you feel tiny. The Ancona Abyss, the first chamber on the tour, is so vast that it could easily contain the entire Milan Cathedral.
The internal temperature of the Frasassi Caves is a constant 14°C (57°F) all year round. Even if it’s 40°C (104°F) outside, we suggest you bring a sweatshirt and shoes with good grip. If you are looking for something more adventurous, ask about the speleological tours (Blue and Red): they will allow you to leave the tourist walkways and get your hands dirty in the mud with a helmet and suit provided by the organization.
| TICKET PRICE | €20: full ticket
€18: reduced ticket 8 (Youth 15-25 years, over 65s, military conscripts or active duty personnel, war and work invalids, speleologists, CAI members, journalists and teachers (with ID), tourists with a used ticket from another AGTI associated cave) €14: children from 6 to 14 years €100: guided tours free: children under 6, non-self-sufficient disabled persons and their companions, 100% invalids with accompaniment, Citizens residing in the Municipality of Genga |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for the Frasassi Caves |
26. Furlo Gorge (Marche)
A sharp fissure carved by the Candigliano river between towering rock walls. Beyond the natural beauty, history is tangible here: to cross the gorge, Emperor Vespasian had a 38-meter-long Roman tunnel excavated in 76 A.D. (1st century A.D.) that we can still walk through today. Walking in that perfect tunnel, with the emerald green water of the river flowing just a few meters away, will give you an incredible sense of the power of Roman engineering.
27. Conero Riviera (Marche)
The Conero is a mountain of white rock that plunges into the Adriatic on a stretch of coast that is usually flat and sandy. The beaches of Portonovo and Sirolo (like San Michele beach) are made of white pebbles that make the water crystal clear, almost tropical.
The perfect way to end the day? A glass of Rosso Conero, the structured and savory wine that comes from the vineyards overlooking the sea. The combination of the salty air and the scent of the vines is something you won’t easily forget.
PUGLIA: Trulli, ancient forests, and rocky islands
The journey continues towards the heel of Italy’s boot, where white rock and the blue sea create contrasts that will remain etched in your memories. We will show you the most authentic side of this region: from the thousand-year-old forests of the Gargano to the unique architecture of the Itria Valley, amidst centuries-old traditions and sun-kissed horizons.
28. Castellana Caves (Bari)
These karst cavities offer a truly hypnotic display of colors. If you have a bit of an adventurous spirit, we recommend taking the long tour (about 3 km for a two-hour walk): you will be amply rewarded at the end.
After crossing damp tunnels and admiring reddish stalactites colored by iron, the Grotta Bianca (White Cave) will open up before you. It is considered one of the most brilliant cavities in the world due to the absolute purity of its calcite crystals.
| TICKET PRICE | €25: full tour (full ticket)
€22: partial tour (full ticket) €22: full tour (reduced ticket) €19: partial tour (reduced ticket) free: children up to 5 years old €61: family of 2 adults + 2 children (from 6 to 14 years old) |
| HOW TO BOOK | Tickets for the Castellana Caves |
29. The Trulli of Alberobello (Bari)
To truly understand these structures, our suggestion is to divide your visit into two parts. Start with the Rione Monti (Monti District): it is the most famous and commercial area, beautiful for photos but often very crowded. Then, move towards the Aia Piccola (Little Threshing Floor), the neighborhood that has maintained its residential soul. You will walk among the trulli in a timeless silence, observing daily life that still flows slowly.
30. Gargano National Park (Foggia)
The “spur of Italy’s boot” is a true micro-continent. In just a few kilometers, you will go from the deep, cool shade of the Foresta Umbra (Umbra Forest), a remnant of a primeval forest with monumental beech trees that will make you forget you are in Puglia, to the white cliffs of Vieste and Peschici.
Don’t forget a stop at Monte Sant’Angelo (Mount Saint Michael): the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel is a UNESCO site carved directly into the rock. It is a place full of energy that has been welcoming pilgrims for over 1,500 years.
31. Tremiti Islands (Foggia)
The only Italian archipelago in the lower Adriatic is composed of two islands with opposite characters. San Domino, the island for relaxation and swimming, covered with Aleppo pines and rich in sandy coves, and San Nicola, a rock bastion dominated by the Abbey-fortress of Santa Maria a Mare.
Ferries and hydrofoils depart from Termoli (the fastest route), Vieste, or Peschici. The journey takes from 50 minutes to two hours depending on the vessel. Be careful: in August, seats sell out quickly, so we advise you to book your sea crossing well in advance on the shipping companies’ websites.
SICILY: Temples, volcanoes, and hidden coves
We cross the sea to reach an island where history has left indelible marks and nature manifests itself with primordial force. Get ready for an experience made of Greek temples overlooking the Mediterranean and the vibrant energy of volcanoes that constantly reshape the landscape.
32. Valley of the Temples (Agrigento)
After being the star as the Italian Capital of Culture in 2025, Agrigento continues to shine thanks to this ridge (which, curiously, is not a valley at all) where Doric temples of timeless majesty stand. The Temple of Concordia is the park’s symbol: it is one of the best-preserved sacred buildings from antiquity in the world.
Visit the park in the late afternoon. The sandstone of the temples has the ability to capture the sunset light, turning a warm gold that you won’t find anywhere else. Remember that the original statues and most delicate artifacts await you at the nearby Archaeological Museum, a stop that perfectly completes the experience.
33. Scala dei Turchi (Stair of the Turks) (Agrigento)
This white marl cliff is one of the most iconic images of Sicily, with its shape of a gigantic natural staircase descending into the blue sea. It owes its name to the Saracen pirates (then generically called “Turks”) who used this inlet for shelter. While the white is almost dazzling in the middle of the day, at sunset, the rock reflects the colors of the sky.
Due to the fragility of the marl and the risk of landslides, in 2026, access to the cliff is limited. We therefore recommend admiring it from the panoramic viewpoints or the adjacent beaches.
34. Mount Etna (Catania)
“‘A Muntagna’,” as the locals call it, is a living being that smokes, rumbles, and changes shape every day. Climbing Etna means traversing landscapes that range from dense forests to deserts of black ash and petrified lava flows. The visit is not complete without a taste of the territory: stop at a winery on the slopes of the volcano for a glass of Etna DOC wine.
You can reach 2,500 meters by cable car, but if you want to go above 2,900 meters to get closer to the summit craters, it is mandatory to be accompanied by an authorized vulcanological guide.
35. Zingaro Nature Reserve (Trapani)
Seven kilometers of wild coastline between Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo where time seems to have stood still. Here you will find no roads or cars, only the sound of the wind and the sea. The ideal is to walk the entire length, but it is not a simple beach stroll.
Allow about two hours to walk the coastal path one way. The coves, such as Cala dell’Uzzo or Cala Marinella, will reward your effort with water so clear it looks like a swimming pool. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen, as shady spots are very rare along the path.
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