2010-08-13 17:11:21 - Also this year Sicily is one of Italy"s favourite holiday destinations. The beauty of this island has never been a secret, but tourists choose it also because of the variety of the attractions offered.

For sea lovers it is a perfect destination with more than one thousand kilometres of coastline, wonderful islands, marine reserves, sandy beaches and bays. If you dream of plunging into the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea, Sicily will offer you everything you need: from lively seaside resorts to unspoilt places, entertainment and breathtaking landscapes. This wide choice is reflected also in the variety of accommodation. The history and the local features of every area of this island have influenced the architecture, creating many beautiful typical buildings and houses, such as the houses on the Aeolian islands, the dammusi in Pantelleria, the farmhouses in the countryside and the apartments in the old town centres

of Cefalù and Taormina. Only in Pantelleria you can find the "dammusi", low buildings made of dark volcanic stone. Here the charming exclusive resort I Giardini offers seven exclusive houses - modelled on the old dammusi - each have their own little courtyard and swimming pool, which is lit up by night, covered terrace and large garden that invites guests to spend relaxed hours. Who prefers the style of the Aeolian buildings, should plan a holiday at L"Ulivo di Pollara, which is on the second largest of the Aeolian Islands, the volcanic Salina. The villa boasts a stunning situation: is surrounded by impressive flora, behind it stands the Dei Porri mountain, in front of it the two volcanic islands of Alicudi and Filicudi rise above the horizon. For those looking for a luxury accommodation, Villa Trapani is a very good option. This exclusive villa is surrounded by the typical local carob plants, young olive groves, dwarf palm trees and by outstanding scenery: behind it stands the Erice mountain, in front of it the centre of Trapani and its salt pans, the sea and the Egadi islands. For those who prefer a charming accommodation in an old town centre, Arte Mare & Blu located in a typical narrow street in Cefalù offers its guests a terrace with an enchanting view over the roofs of the medieval town, the twelfth-century Norman cathedral and the wonderful eternal Tyrrhenian Sea. The agency DiCasaInSicilia offers a wide selection of apartments and villas set in the most beautiful places in Sicily, by the sea and on the islands, and will help you find the best accommodation for your holidays in August.