The so-called Gymnasium, Archaeological Area of Solunto, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Lovely limestone cove at Zingaro Nature Reserve near Scopello on this beautiful north western coastline, Scopello, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Lovely limestone cove at Zingaro Nature Reserve near Scopello on this beautiful north western coastline, Scopello, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

The 3350m snow-capped volcano Mount Etna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, looms over the Maletto town on its western flank, Maletto, Catania Province, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Flock of sheep at sunset by the sea, near Erice, western Sicily, Italy, Europe

The Porta di Mezzo, western entrance to Piazza IX Aprile, early morning, Taormina, Messina, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Colourful fish for sale at a market in this busy north western fishing port; Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Lovely limestone cove at Zingaro Nature Reserve near Scopello on this beautiful north western coastline, Scopello, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Fields and rolling hills in a typical landscape near Misilmeri in central western Sicily, Italy, Europe

Fishermen and trawlers in the bustling port district of this major north western historic fishing town, Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

A catch of Bullet Tuna (Bullet Mackerel) attracts interest in this busy north western fishing port, Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Chiesa e Convento di San Francesco all'Immacolata, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Noto, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Piazza del Duomo and western facade of the cathedral in Catania, Sicily, Italy