Sicily, Your Way A Flexible Travel Guide Based on 13+ Years of Real Experience

Sicily, Seen Through Our Eyes

Hello — we’re Alexandra, Salvo, Sofia & Valentina, The Gopopolo Family.

This Sicily travel guide is the result of years of travelling far and wide across the island, first as a couple and later as parents. Sicily isn’t just a destination for us — it’s a place we’ve returned to again and again, exploring it slowly, deeply, and in all seasons of life.

Inside this guide, we share Sicily as we’ve truly experienced it:
from relaxed beach days and crystal-clear swims, to baroque old towns and layered history, to adrenaline-fuelled hikes on Mount Etna, road trips through small villages, long lunches, spontaneous detours, and unforgettable views.

We’ve travelled Sicily without kids and with kids, and this guide reflects both. You’ll find practical advice on how to adapt each place for families — without sacrificing great food, beautiful scenery, or a sense of adventure. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with children, or somewhere in between, this guide shows you how to make it work.

Rather than ticking off sights, we focus on:

• How to experience each place well
• What’s truly worth your time
• Where to slow down — and when to explore further
• How to travel Sicily with flexibility and confidence

This isn’t a checklist or a rushed itinerary. It’s a thoughtfully curated companion designed to help you travel Sicily more intentionally, more joyfully, and more authentically — the way we always have.