Experience Sicily: sun, culture and flights from 19.99 euros!

Experience Sicily: sun, culture and flights from 19.99 euros!

With autumn comes the perfect opportunity for travel fans to escape the dreary weather and enjoy the mild temperatures of the south. A particularly popular destination is Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. The conditions for an unforgettable holiday could hardly be better: the temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the flight prices are incredibly cheap.

Merkur reports that prices for flights to Sicily start under 50 euros if booked in good time. There are particularly attractive connections from German airports such as **Memmingen**, **Frankfurt-Hahn** and **Karlsruhe**. Providers like **Ryanair** offer tickets from just 19.99 euros, giving travelers the opportunity to get a real bargain.

Diverse holiday experience

Sicily not only attracts with its cheap flights, but also with a wealth of cultural, historical and natural attractions. The capital **Palermo** impresses with the breathtaking **Cappella Palatina** and the venerable **Cathedral Maria Santissima Assunta**. The city of **Catania** shows off its baroque splendor, while **Syracuse** attracts history lovers with its ancient Greek theater. Nature lovers will also get their money's worth: Mount Etna, the active volcano, as well as the idyllic beaches and the turquoise sea are just some of the highlights that await holidaymakers.

The **Aeolian Islands** and **Lampedusa** are ideal for excursions. After an eventful day in nature or sightseeing, you can treat yourself to culinary delicacies such as **Arancini** and **Cannoli** at the traditional markets. Sicily is a melting pot of history, culture and nature – in short, an ideal destination for an autumn holiday.

Top travel destinations according to Lonely Planet

However, if you're wondering how Sicily compares to other European regions, it's worth taking a look at the [Lonely Planet]. This has chosen the “10 best travel destinations in Europe for autumn”. However, there is no German target. The recommendations include, among others:

• Burgund, Frankreich: Berühmt für Wein und kulturelle Highlights.
• Malta: Ideal für Strandurlaub kombiniert mit Geschichte.
• Schottische Highlands: Ein Naturerlebnis für Wanderfreunde.
• Kopenhagen, Dänemark: Trendige Kulinarik und weniger Touristen.
• Montenegro: Wandermöglichkeiten und mildes Klima bis November.
• Umbria, Italien: Kulinarische Highlights und Weinlesesaison.
• Lettland: Entdeckung der Natur in den Nationalparks.
• Dodekanes, Griechenland: Inselhopping bei warmem Wetter.
• Teneriffa, Kanarische Inseln: Strände und der beeindruckende Teide-Nationalpark.
• Sevilla, Spanien: Perfekt für Städte- und Kulturtrips im Herbst.

Whether Sicily or one of the other award-winning travel destinations, autumn in Europe offers numerous opportunities to take a break from everyday life. So pack your bags and head to the sun!

For more information on flights to Sicily visit Momondo.