For Sicily Lovers only
We are radically honest – that is what our guests love us for. Let’s be realistic – Sicily is not for everyone. It has its rough sides, undeniable flaws. It is noisy, dirty, chaotic, sometimes just too much. But these extreme contrasts are part of the fascination of Sicily. For us, there is no place on earth where we would rather be. Probably no other region in the world has had an intense and event-filled history like Sicily. History that has left us with an incredible number of UNESCO World Heritage sites and influence from many different cultures. Add breathtaking nature, the highest active volcano of Europe. And do we want to talk about food?
What about traffic on Sicilian roads? Are there bike lanes?
This is of course the first question that comes to your mind when you consider a bike tour. No, there are not (yet) many bike lanes in Sicily. At least not enough to make a tour of it. But outside of the urban areas Sicily is sparsely populated but has a vaste net of secondary roads with very little traffic. Drivers are very tolerant with cyclists, keep their distance and don’t mind waiting a moment if we stop the traffic to cross a road.
The city of Siracusa is currently building the biggest bike lane structure of Southern Italy.
When is the best time to go?
The best time for a bike tour is spring or autumn when it is not too hot. During the summer months we opt for very early and shorter rides – so we’re back in time to spend a lazy day on the beach. But a great time for cycling in Sicily is the winter. From November to March the crowds are gone and you will see mostly locals on their bikes. The temperatures rarely drop below 10°C (50°F) and on sunny days easily reaches 20°C (68°F). No surprise, because Siracusa is the sunniest city of Italy with an average of 347 hours of sunshine per month!
Overtourism
Yes, of course there are places and times where you will find crowds and lines. But it is still possible to escape the masses with a little planning.
What if Mount Etna erupts?
In the last years Mount Etna has changed its behaviour to more frequent and shorter eruptions. These eruptions have little to no consequences to the day to day life of locals and visitors. Sometimes, and this depends on the directions the wind is coming from, the Catania airport has to be closed for a few hours because of the lava ashes.
