Sicily (5th ed)

This work: unravels the big island's stormy history and complex myths; takes you to the high drama of Etna's free firework displays and serene far-flung islands in the cleanest seas in Italy; reveals the fantastic architecture of Syracuse on the southeast coast and the ancient sites of Tindari, Himera, and Solunto dotted along the Tyrrhenian coast; seeks out the souks of old Palermo and the temples of Agrigento; and leads you to the best plate of swordfish involtini on Lipari and the finest wine in Marsala.