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Hi! I'm travelling to Sicily in August (no coments, please!!!). We're a group of 4. My question is: WHERE should we stay for about 8 days? I'm thinking Siracuse. Is this a good place? I want a very good beach and also restaurants and bars nearby. I heard about Taormina but it is very touristic thus crowded, right? Tks! Ana.