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Palermo Province
The best known, largest and very populous province
on Sicily's northern coast is also one of the prettiest
and most rugged.
There are several beaches to choose from with bright
blue waters, and many with white or yellow sand beaches.
The interior is more mountainous than the coastal regions
and gives rise to the very active Mt. Etna that can
sometimes be seen glowing in the distance.
The area was settled in the 8th century BCE when Greeks
arrived at the port of Palermo and began settling outward
from there.
The capital city of Palermo is sometimes described
as the most contoured city in the world. The city is
known for its organized crime though the seafood cuisine
is simply superb. Try that or some of the local wines
at one of Palermo's seemingly endless restaurants and
cafés.
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