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 The civilization of Magna Graecia can be found everywhere in the island - Agrigento, Gela, Tindari, Erice, Taormina, Syracuse. Two unique jewels: the
Temples fo Segesta and Selinunte. Roman remains include the mosaics at Piazz Armerina. In Palermo visit the cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, Monreale Cathedral.
The mighty power of the Swabians can be seen in the Castles at Catania, Syracuse and Augusta. Baroque is represented, Modica, at Ragusa and Noto.
The temperate climate explains why this region has become such a popular area for holidaymakers. The established resorts are Mondello, Cefalu, the Riveria dei
Ciclopi, Mazzaro, the Aeolian islands, the Egadi islands, Pantelleria and Ustica. Spas include Termini Imerese, Sciacca, Acireale. The most famous traditional
festival is the Flowering Almond Fair at Agrigento. Craftwork excels in the multicolored wooden carts, marionettes, terracotta, mats and lace. Typical dishes:
pasta con le sarde, caponata, cuscusu, and swordfish. Confectionery abounds here: candied fruits, marzipan, cassata siciliana. Typical wines: Marsala, Malvasia di Lipari, and Moscato di Pantelleria.
Size: 25,710 Sq. Km.
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1990
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1997
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2001
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Population
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4,907,000
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5,084,000
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5,098,000
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Vineyards
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414,387 Acres
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404,670 Acres
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344,400 Acres
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DOC & DOCG Vineyards
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48,061 Acres
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51,660 Acres
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56,580 Acres
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Average Wine Production
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1.15 Billion Liters
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1.11 Billion Liters
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810 Million Liters
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DOC & DOCG Production
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32 Million Liters (2.8%)
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27.7 Million Liters (2.5%)
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24.3 Million Liters (3%)
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Number of DOC Areas
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10
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10
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19
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Number of DOCG Areas
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0
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0
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0
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