Three of the Best Family Activities in Sicily

The largest Mediterranean island, sitting at the base on mainland Italy’s boot, Sicily is a stunning destination is popular with families. A scenic island with so many beautiful natural areas to explore and exciting activities, Sicily offers families days filled with fun, a chance to unwind, and for those looking to soak up Italian culture, a rich and long history to explore.

Sound perfect? The only problem is that with so many areas to discover, you may be struggling to narrow down your itinerary. To help you, here are three of the best Sicilian family activities.

Adventure Parks

Are you a family of adventurers, thrill-seekers, or always on the lookout for something new? Then you’ll love Sicily’s adventure parks. For a small island, Sicily has so many to choose from. Select from this long list and retreat to the Sicilian countryside, where you can enjoy fun-filled family activities, including tree-top adventure trails, acrobatics, orienteering or hiking. Remember to pack an Italian feast and replenish your energy with a delicious family picnic.

Scala dei Turchi

If your family loves spending time by the sea – and who doesn’t? – then you’re in luck, as Sicily boasts some of Italy’s most beautiful beaches. But if you’re looking for something a little different from the norm, then visit Scala dei Turchi. Located to the south of the island, the cliffs here are formed from what looks like white rocky stairways and overlook bright blue turquoise waters. Once invaded by Turkish pirates, kids will love its fascinating tales. Plus, there are beautiful beaches either side, making this the perfect place to spend quality time as a family, relaxing by the sea.

Mount Etna

No list of Sicily’s best landmarks would be complete without Mount Etna. The tallest active volcano in Europe, Etna last erupted in 2017 and is a very popular family destination. Reached by 4×4, cable car or donkey trek, Etna is located in the middle of Catania and Messina, to the East of Sicily. As one of the world’s most active volcanoes, the volcano is also featured in Greek mythology – your kids will love the story of Zeus trapping Typhon (a winged serpent), underground.

Sicily offers so many different tourist attractions, from ruins and ancient cities, to activity parks and beaches, making it the ideal family getaway. Choosing which to visit on your Eurocamp holiday can be difficult, but these three activities can help you to create an unforgettable family trip to Sicily.