Things to Do in Sicily, Italy

Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island at 9,926 square miles, was settled by Greeks in 735 BCE who built temples matching Athens' architectural standards. Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano at 10,922 feet, erupts continuously, spewing lava since records began in 1500 BCE. Palermo's Mondello Beach, 10 kilometers away, stretches 1.5 kilometers alongside Belle Epoque villas built from 1880-1920.