Sicily is made for dropping off the map - and there's no better place than on the beaches of the island's southern coast.

Likely the best-known city in Sicily, Palermo sits on the northern side of the island along the Tyrrhenian Sea. The capital city boasts several beaches with white sand butting up against dark rocks.

More than just a fun day trip from the mainland, Sicily is quietly one of the most stunning, historic places in the world.