Camping in Sicily is an experience you're not likely to forget! Not only is it a great way to explore the island, but it's an affordable way to stretch your vacation out for as long as your budget will allow! Even with affordable rental car rates, a car is likely to be your biggest expense. Having the benefit of easily carrying your equipment from city to town ends up being far less expensive than staying in hotels and well worth the freedom it will provide. This variation of the European vacation will expose you to an entirely different Sicily full of knotted olive trees, prickly pears, and leisurely strolls from bed to beach.
Start your adventure in Palermo, on the western side of the island. Pick up your rental car at the airport and head to one of the many campgrounds in the seaside suburb of Sferracavallo. For about 8 Euros a night you can pitch a tent and take advantage of many services included in this fee. For a few more Euros you can access electricity to charge your cell phone, illuminate your living area, or blow up an air mattress. For a few coins you even have the luxury of a hot shower!
Take advantage of your car rental and explore all of the sites in Palermo. The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo are an extraordinary historical record comprised of preserved and mummified bodies. The Gesu Church in the heart of the city is one of the most architecturally stunning churches in all of Sicily and is well worth a visit.
After a couple of nights in Palermo, having explored the venerable landmarks of the city, hop in your car and head to Cefalu. A small fishing village on the north coast, Cefalu offers camping prices that are comparable to those in Palermo. Most of the facilities in the village offer magnificent views of some of the best kept beaches in Sicily.
Before heading to your next stop, head into the center of Cefalu. Here you will find a lovely duomo and Byzantine mosaics. Check out the Piazza Marina to see the gorgeous Sicilian boats as they enter and exit the harbor. Lastly, enjoy some of the freshest, most scrumptious seafood on the island at any one of the incredible restaurants dotting the port.
Campsites in Catania will generally offer the same amenities found in other Sicilian cities and towns. Prices will not fluctuate from city to city, so you're still going to rest your head affordably whether you're in the largest city or smallest village. Take all that money you've saved on your trip and enjoy the shopping in Catania! There is a huge open air market most days of the week where you will find anything and everything. Pick up some fresh fish and bring it back to your camp for an authentic experience with tasty results.
You can stop in many more towns along the coast while on your Sicilian tour. You can drive a full loop around the island and spend a few days in Noto and Agrigento before heading back to Palermo, whether you fly home or head to some other exotic destination.
If you don't mind roughing it a little bit and want to enjoy a different type of European holiday experience, definitely try out car camping! Built for any budget, camping can be the perfect solution if you are feeling the financial woes that are affecting so many right now. Don't skip your trip! Modify it a little and have the adventure of a lifetime!
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