When many people think of Italy, they don’t necessarily think of Sicily. Images of the Leaning Tower of Piza, Venetian gondolas or the Colosseum come to mind. But Italy has so much to offer, and the island of Sicily is no exception! Home to lots of host families for Greenheart Travel’s Teach in a Homestay program in Italy, this is our fastest growing placement preference.
And for good reason! Sicily has a unique culture, beautiful coastline and traditional Italian architecture as well as some of the best food in the country! Even though it’s lesser known, Sicily will still give you the authentic Italian experience you’re looking for in a homestay program.
To help inspire some serious wanderlust, here are 15 photos to get you excited about traveling to the Italian island of Sicily. All of these photos are taken by homestay teacher, Stevie Coulthard, who is currently teaching in Floridia, Italy on the eastern coast of Sicily.
1. Beautiful fountains are everywhere!
2. You’ll spend lots of weekends at the beach. Sicily is an island after all!
3. You might get to attend an Italian wedding!
4. Sicilian cities are incredibly scenic!
5. I mean, just look at this view!
6. Or maybe this one!
7. You’ll learn how to cook from a real Italian.
8. You’ll be surrounded by the salty sea air and incredible views of the Mediterranean.
9. If you’re brave enough, you can even jump off the cliffs into the ocean!
10. You can explore some of the island’s long and interesting history.
11. Exploring the fresh fruit markets will leave you hungry for more.
12. You’ll eat more gelato that you ever thought possible!
13. And we mean lots of gelato!
14. You’ll bond with your host siblings & kids
15. And by the end of the program, you’ll be a member of the family.