Sicily at 1:150, 000 in a set of two double-sided, GPS compatible maps from Freytag & Berndt highlighting for recommended cycle routes & best sights, with descriptions in the accompanying booklet; plus street plans of central Palermo, Catania, Messina & Siracusa. The mapping is similar to the publishers’ “ Top 10 Tips” one-sheet map of Sicily at this scale, but with additional information for cyclists. Topography is presented by relief shading & spot heights, with protected areas prominently highlighted. Many place names are in large print to make navigating easier. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks & shows motorway services, toll routes, entry restrictions & seasonal closures, roads not recommended for caravans, steep gradients, etc; driving distances are included on many local routes. Scenic roads & routes recommended for cycling are highlighted. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry connections are marked. The maps indicate locations worth visiting, with 10 best sights cross-referenced to their descriptions in the accompanying booklet. Symbols show other places of interest including campsites & youth hostels. The maps have latitude & longitude lines at intervals at 10’ & include street plans of central Palermo, Catania, Messina & Siracusa. Accompanying 46-page booklet provides an index listing locations with their postcodes, descriptions of the 10 best sights highlighted on the maps, a street plan of a wider part of Palermo, plus descriptions of five cycling routes. Map legend & all the text include English. To see the other titles in F&B’s “ Top 10 Tips” series for Italy, including the one-sheet map of Sicily, please click on the series link.

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Sicily on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a road map of the isl&, an enlargement of the Mount Etna area, street plans of central Palermo & Catania, all indexed, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is an indexed road map of Sicily at 1:550, 000. Relief shading gives some indication of its topography, with numerous peaks & heights marked right across the whole isl&. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map presents the road & rail networks, including selected local roads, with driving distance shown on main routes. Interesting town & villages are highlighted & symbols mark other sights. The map has no geographical coordinates. On the reverse are indexed street plans of central Palermo (1:8, 000) & Catania (1:15, 000). Public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted. Also provided is an indexed enlargement at 1:185, 000 showing the Mount Etna area in greater detail, including the coastline from Taormina & Giardini-Naxos to Catania.A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information: 22 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Beaches & Scenery, plus Other Points of Interest, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps. Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, telecommunication & monthly climate charts. ...

Sicily on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a road map of the isl&, an enlargement of the Mount Etna area, street plans of central Palermo & Catania, all indexed, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is an indexed road map of Sicily at 1:550, 000. Relief shading gives some indication of its topography, with numerous peaks & heights marked right across the whole isl&. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map presents the road & rail networks, including selected local roads, with driving distance shown on main routes. Interesting town & villages are highlighted & symbols mark other sights. The map has no geographical coordinates. On the reverse are indexed street plans of central Palermo (1:8, 000) & Catania (1:15, 000). Public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted. Also provided is an indexed enlargement at 1:185, 000 showing the Mount Etna area in greater detail, including the coastline from Taormina & Giardini-Naxos to Catania.A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information: 22 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Beaches & Scenery, plus Other Points of Interest, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps. Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, telecommunication & monthly climate charts. ...

Sicily on an Insight Flexi Pocket Map in their new format introduced to provide more convenient access to the special features of this series: various additional maps and/or street plans plus tourist information including a list of must-see sights. The map is tear-resistant, waterproof, & can be written on with non-permanent marker pens. On one side is a map of Sicily at 1:450, 000 showing its road network on a base with altitude colouring, spot heights & names of mountain ranges. The map has no geographical coordinates & is indexed for places & points of interest. On the reverse are this title’s additional

Features:- A street plan of central Palermo at 1:8, 500, indexed for streets & points of interest.- Small panels showing Sicily with the surrounding islands, plus Lampedusa, Ustica, Egadi Islands & Lipari (Aeolian) Islands, indicating ferry connections & indexed for islands, places & points of interest.- 21 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Attractions, Beaches & Scenery, plus Other Points of Interest are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps.- Information about Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information, money, public holidays, opening times, tipping, telecommunications, plus monthly climate charts. To see the list of other Insight Flexi titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Sicilian cuisine is known as curtigghiu
- of the courtyard
- with recipes passed from door to door & from generation to generation

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The Marco Polo Guide to Sicily is the perfect companion for your trip to Sicily, featuring practical information & insightful tips on how to make the most of your time in Sicily. Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that’s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven’t bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo’s unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide
- offering a real insight into the destination.

Includes:: special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start – tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car… & much more! The perfect day / perfect route – the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. Practical information on shopping, food & drink & much more – plus a phrasebook section. Also

Includes:: a fully indexed street atlas & a pull-out map.





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Sicily at 1:200, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with special features to aid navigation & route planning. The index booklet

Includes:: street plans of central Catania, Messina & Palermo. A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of Sicily with the adjoining mainl&, making it much easier to find various places on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. The map boldly stresses main roads & motorways in strong colours & selected towns in large letters, but also shows minor roads & villages in considerable detail. Road information

Includes:: toll roads, traffic restrictions & seasonal closures, gradient marking for steep roads, scenic routes, etc. Motorway services clearly indicate types of facilities available there. Railway lines are shown with stations. Cartography from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont is particularly good for identifying geographical

Features: mountain & hill chains, valleys, national parks, etc. Picturesque towns & places of interest are given star rating, & other tourist information

Includes:: campsites & youth hostels, landmarks, recreational facilities etc. Latitude & longitude grid is drawn at intervals of 10`. Multilingual map legend & all information include English.A booklet attached to the map cover contains street plans of central Catania, Messina & Palermo, plus an extensive index of place names including geographical features such as rivers, lakes, mountains, etc, as well as places of interest. Also provided is a table with distances/traveling times, plus main traffic & speed regulations.







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Sicily in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the region in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out regional map & atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the region, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, regional atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...

Sicily in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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Perfect for travellers seeking enriching experiences & in-depth information on their destination. * Star-rated activities & detailed visitor information * Unique driving & walking tours * Colourful, easy-to-read maps throughout * Lively introductions to the area, its people & culture * Restaurant & hotel tips * Family friendly advice * Walk-through of major museums, galleries, churches & attractions See the best of the island with the updated Green Guide Sicily. Shelter from the heat in the maze of columns of Agrigento s ancient Valle dei Templi; delight in captivating Isole Egadi, stroll through the Palazzo dei Normanni; visit postcard-perfect Taormina. Experience Palermo s food markets encircled by Arabo-Norman palaces & Baroque churches. Explore Sicily & surrounding satellite isles through walking & driving tours & day-trip ideas all simple with Michelin s clear maps, celebrated star-rating system & trusted advice ...