In September, when the summer crowds were dying down but the warm weather was still blissfully in swing, we hopped on our motorbike and whizzed from Noto in the southeast of Sicily all the way over to the other side of the island. Our road trip saw us stopping off and immersing ourselves in the towns, cities, landscapes, and beaches of Sicily’s western coast.

Here you can pass from ancient Greek temples which overlook the sea to endless rolling hills covered in fertile vineyards. On the same day, you can swim in the bluest waters, wander the highest hilltop towns, explore the wildest landscape, and taste the sweetest pastries.