Sicily is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, and it has always appealed to holidaymakers. It already attracts just over three million people every year, according to Knoema, but these numbers could be set to rise thanks to the popularity of The White Lotus on HBO. The second season of the hugely popular series was set on the island, which acted as a stunning backdrop to the events that unfolded across the seven glorious episodes.
Sicily Offers Choices for All Types of Travellers
For people in search of an action-packed holiday, Sicily offers a vast range of activities and tours. For example, you can visit the ancient region of Syracuse, which was once one of the most powerful cities in the Mediterranean. Another popular historical site is the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, where there are some well-preserved Greek temples.
Some of the best views on the island include the incredible Mount Etna, which was shown a few times in The White Lotus. It’s the largest active volcano in Europe, and you can even experience tours of the summit. There are stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters on the Sicilian coastline, too, with Taormina, Cefalu, and San Vito Lo Capo being three of the best-known.
Sports fans will find plenty of action, too, as the island is home to two football clubs. Catania plays in Serie D, while Palermo is currently battling it out in Serie B. At the time of writing, NetBet is offering odds of 100/1 for the latter to get promoted this term after they went up from Serie C from the playoffs at the end of the 2021/22 campaign. The best time to visit one of these grounds would be during a derby game. However, the event known as the Derby di Sicilia is unlikely to happen for a while, with the two teams now in different divisions.
The White Lotus Gave Viewers a Fantastic Taste of the Island
The White Lotus has many attributes that make it one of the best offerings on television at the moment. Aside from the intricate plotting and rich characters, the settings have been a crucial aspect of what’s made the series so amazing. This was particularly true for the second season, as many of the most stunning spots in Sicily were used as a backdrop to the story.
According to CNN Travel, anyone who wants to visit the set of The White Lotus and feel as if they are among the characters from the series can book a room at the hotel that was used as the set. The San Domenico Palace hotel is a clifftop five-star hotel, which is run by the Four Seasons. It’s located in Taormina and offers views of both the Etna volcano and the stunning coastline. It’s also in a prime location for people to get about and experience everything the island has to offer. Sicily is likely to be up there on many people’s lists of dream travel locations. The White Lotus will only serve to boost its appeal, as it is impossible to watch the series and not dream of going there.
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