Sultry Sicily Bike Ride
- Location
- Italy, Europe
- Self Guided Dates
- Sat from
Apr to mid-Jun
Sep 1 to Oct 20 - Trip Duration
- 8 days/7 nights
- Cost
- $1195 per person
- Guide Type
- Self Guided
- Bike Rental
- $150
- Single Supplement
- $ 325
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Trip Includes
- Accommodations, breakfasts, luggage transfers, route notes & maps, support
- Start Location
- Caltagirone
- End Location
- Siracusa
- Trip Reservation
Sicily's strategic position between Europe and Africa links the eastern and western Mediterranean with the Latin World and Greece. In its tumultuous history, it was not only the prized possession of foreign powers, but also a battleground between warring nations.
The overlapping of cultures, languages and technological development can be seen in the towns, cities and countryside. The landscape has also been modified through time. New irrigation and farming techniques, and the introduction of new crops such as vines, olive and citrus trees, creates gorgeous vistas unique to this enchanting island.
One of the most outstanding qualities of southeastern Sicily is the juxtaposition of colors, constantly changing according to the season. The sea is a predominant feature. Its many shades of green, turquoise and blue contrast sharply with the intense whiteness of the salt mines. Inland, the greens, yellows and browns characterize the seemingly infinite succession of cultivated rolling hills.
The landscape is dotted with soft colored building; whites, creams, yellows and gray. The colour depends on the material used and the period of construction. The warm sun that makes everything glow or shine also helps give the excellent Sicilian food and wine its vivid color. Many dishes make use of the wide choice of locally found fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, zucchini, olives, oranges and capers. There is an abundance of cow and sheep cheese as well as fresh fish. The enormous variety of almond-based desserts is something you should definitely indulge in.
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