An isthmus (IPA: /ˈɪsθməs, ˈɪstməs, ˈɪsməs/, Greek: ἰσθμός, isthmos, Katharevousa and Ancient Greek: ἰσθμός, plural isthmuses or isthmi) is a narrow strip of land that is bordered on two sides by water and connects two larger land masses. It is the inverse of a strait

Clear blue waters; sunshine and silver sands. Taormina on the east coast and in the shaddow of Mount Etna, is a jewel - popular with tourists and the rich & famous.

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Mondello; the weekend and holiday getaway spot for Palermitans. Take a car, bus or bike.

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A Sicilian obsession with ceramic suns and Barbary Corsairs (pirates) is understandable - Sicily is the sunniest place in Europe and up to the 18th Century, was a target for Barbary and Ottoman corsair raids. Turned to good effect for tourist souveniers.

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On the beach at Mondello. At the begining of each season the sand is redistributed along the beach.

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