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Last but not least, its great volcanoes are symbols of the irresistible beauty and

vitality of this incredibly charming region.

Fascination for this region grows with treasured archaeological sites that tell the

story of the ancient origins of Trinacria (ancient name for Sicily).

THE NORTHERN COAST

The Province of Palermo stretches out in northern Sicily and looks out over the

Tyrrhenian Sea, with a tract of splendid coast opening out into the Carini Gulf,

Palermo and Termini Imerese.

The seafront is fascinating for its fantastic colours, ranging from intense blue to the

green of vegetation, along with the contrasting dark hues of rocks against white

beaches of finest sand.

Mondello stands out as the beach most frequented by local people, whereas Cefalù

is a monumental city with cosy beaches; finally, Sferracavallo, an ancient fishing

village, has become a haven for scuba-diving.

Against the open sea of Palermo, one can distinguish the skyline of Ustica Island,

made up of the remains of a group of former volcanoes, rich in naturalistic beauty

with coves, caves, and archaeological findings.

The terrain here is prevalently mountainous and includes the Madonie Range that

extends toward the Pollina and Imera Valleys, part of which runs into the coast.

This environment is protected by the Madonie Regional Park, offering spectacular

panoramas and a great variety of landscapes, from the rough rocky mountains and

cliffs diving straight down into the sea, up to the hilly expanse of the interior.

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