Guests share large designer tables and embark on a slow food dining journey in a candlelit setting. It feels like the soul of renaissance art is still here.
I love his linguine gambero : delicate shrimp pasta, parsley pesto and a garnish of traditional breadcrumbs. Walls in the elegant grey and white rooms are hung with photography by acclaimed local artists such as Pucci Scafidi and Francesco Ferla.
When to go With summers that last from April to October and mild winters, Palermo is a year-round destination. Early spring and late summer are possibly the best for fewer visitors with warm, but not hot temperatures.
The rainiest months are December mm , November mm and October 90mm. Serena Micalizzi-Coyle is a freelance international tour consultant. This article was amended on 5 February Ryanair offers flights to Palermo from Stansted and Manchester, but not Gatwick.
Photograph: Alamy. Street food bonanza. Under the volcano: a tour of Etna and north-east Sicily. Taste Palermo at II Cuochini. It's tiny. A favourite with locals. And serves city specialities. Want more refinement? Try Buatta Cucina Popolana. It's traditional Sicilian meets slow-food. Bisso Bistrot is loved locally too. Find it behind Quattro Canti. Get a taste of the city. Book a street food walking tour in Palermo. Ready to travel to Italy?
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Don't miss. Roman site at Solunto. Seaside Mondello. The hill town of Monreale. Planning on your own? The botanical garden is home to several species of Mediterranean and exotic trees and plants, many fruit trees such as orange and lemon trees and greenhouses.
The access is free and locals love this place! Yes, these catacombs are one of the best places to visit in Palermo, and for sure the most memorable place I visited during my stay. Originally, only monks were allowed to be buried in Capuchin Monastery Catacombs.
But as time went on, many Sicilians, mostly from noble families, asked to be buried there. Thanks to a dehydration and embalming process, the bodies were very well preserved. In their will, the deceased even chose the clothes they wanted to be embalmed in. The families could visit them and make donations to the monastery, allowing the monks to maintain the bodies.
Thanks to these gifts, the catacombs have been preserved for centuries. Today, the catacombs counts almost 8, mummies and are divided into several sections: monks, women, men, children, etc… The visit is particularly impressive because most of them are displayed hanging on the walls and still extremely well preserved.
The best known mummy and one of the best preserved in the world is Rosalia , a 2 years old girl who died of pneumonia. Her hair and face are so well preserved, it really looks like she is asleep. Quite creepy! In addition to the Norman palace , the city of Palermo is full of palaces to visit or just to admire.
Some are more or less well preserved. Here is the list of my favorite palaces to discover during your visit to Palermo:. If you like to visit places of worship , then Palermo is the right place for you with its countless churches. Here is a list of my favorite churches to see in Palermo :. If you are staying a few days in Palermo , i highly recommend you to visit the Cathedral of Monreale.
This must-see attraction is located 40 minutes by car from the centre of Palermo and it would be a shame to miss. This Norman-Byzantine style church used to have 2 towers. After being struck by lightning, it now only have 1 and a half. Next to the cathedral, you can also admire the cloister. After your visit of the cathedral, you should take a stroll in the town of Monreale, to enjoy some beautiful viewpoints. In order to visit Monreale Cathedral , you can also opt for a day trip from Palermo.
They will come pick you up at your hotel and you will then visit the cathedral with an audio guide. After all these historical and cultural visits, why not go to the beach? From Palermo you can reach Mondello beach in 30 minutes by car.
You will find a lot of deckchairs to rent, but there is also a free public area where you can put your towel. Well, I prefer to warn you, you will not be alone! The Zingaro Nature Reserve , one of the most beautiful nature reserve of Sicily is located at only 1h20 from Palermo by car. Going to the Zingaro is the perfect day trip if you enjoy hiking next to the sea.
You can alternate walking and swimming in beautiful coves the whole day! Trapani is the biggest city located around Palermo. I book my day trip to Erice and Palermo now! I want to visit Erice and Segeta from Palermo You will find every information you need to visit Trapani in my article: The 13 best things to do in Trapani. This small sea side town is for sure the most picturesque of Sicily! There, simply enjoy the postcard scenery , have a walk along the sea and in the old town.
There are also several beaches, however, they are mostly private. If you have the time, you should also go up the rock dominating the city to enjoy a great view over the surroundings. Voyage Tips - Advice If you want to try an awesome activity in Cefalu , you should opt for a paragliding flight! This is cleary the best way to admire this beautiful town and the surrounding countryside while avoiding the crowds. I book my paragliding session now!
You can go there with your car if you have one or opt for an organized day trip from Palermo. They will come pick you up at your hotel and take you to Agrigento and the Valley of The Temples. I book my day trip to the Valley of The Temples now! I want to visit the Valley of The Temples from Palermo If you choose to go by yourself, you can find detailed information to plan your visit in my article: How to visit the Valley of the Temples? There is an organized day trip that includes driver, guide, the visit of Taormina and a trip to the Etna Volcano.
I book my day trip to Taormina and Etna now! There are 2 private and semi-private tours depending on the numbers participants that are really great: They will both allow you to discover the most beautiful swimming spots in the area and enjoy a lunch at sea , with Antipasti and wine.
This is a question many travellers ask themselves. Personally, I would advise to spend at least 2 nights in Palermo during your trip to Sicily , to have 2 full days in the city. If you wish to have time to visit Palermo and its surroundings , I recommend you to spend 3 days in Palermo. For a day in Palermo , I advise you to focuse on the following points of interest:. If you plan to stay 2 days in Palermo , you just can do as described above for the 1st day and add:. To book it, you just have to click here.
During the last 2 days, you had the opportunity to see a lot of the city of Palermo. In 3 days in Palermo , you will also have time to:. If you prefer, you can also visit Palermo surroundings. Here are the best day trips from Palermo, simply click on the orange links below to book them! If you want to rent a boat for a nice day at sea during your trip to Palermo, you should book it with Samboat. Motorboats, sailboats, yachts, small boats without a license, with or without a skipper: they simply have the most complete offer for boat rental.
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