From the many options that Sicily offers, people tend to gravitate towards Palermo and Catania. If you haven’t yet been to either, how do you choose between them? We’ll try to help you with that in today’s article. We’ll divide this article into rounds for specific categories to make it easier for you to see how these cities fare in your favourite category. Where will you find the best beach in Sicily? Which one is more interesting to explore? Let’s find out!
Palermo
Best beaches in Palermo
Palermo is one of the best places to visit in Sicily, be it for its wonderful attractions or just the sights. But can you also go to the beach in Palermo? Kind of. There are a few tiny segments which are beach-like in Palermo, though most of the good stuff is just a bit away from the centre. Don’t fret, it’s not too far and certainly well worth it. What are the best beaches in Palermo? Let’s find out!
Five reasons why you should go to Palermo in winter
Are you wondering about holidays in Palermo out of season? How about in winter? If you’re worried that it might be too unpleasantly cold, don’t fret, we’ll go over what weather you can expect in Palermo in winter today. We’ll also go over a few reasons why winter in Palermo in particular is a great idea.
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How many days do you need in Palermo?
Palermo is the capital of Sicily and the largest city on the island. As such, you may be wondering how many days you’re going to need to explore the city thoroughly. Can you get away with one day in Palermo? We’ll answer that today.
11 best tourist attractions of Palermo, what to see?
Oftentimes, tourists come to Palermo for a one-day trip, they run from monument to monument, and, tired, they leave the city, somewhat disappointed. That’s why we recommend a slightly longer stay, at least a three-day one. With our guide, you’ll surely find plenty to do, especially if you set your expectations properly right from the start – Palermo is not a seaside resort. Instead, you get a grim, unsettling city, which has this unexplainable feel to it. So, which places to see in Palermo? Which attractions to visit?
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What’s the capital of Sicily?
Sicily is a picturesquely situated island in Italy, with a truly incredible climate, a perfect spot for winter season holidays. Sicily has got its own president, does it also have a separate capital? If so, what is it? Which city’s the most important?
Can you drink tap water in Sicily? – local perspective
When going to Italy, one may wonder – is tap water safe on the biggest island in Europe? Oftentimes, places with less than optimal water sourcing force people into buying bottled water. But how does Sicily fare? We asked Alessandra, a long time resident of Trapani and Palermo.
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Monreale cathedral, Palermo, visiting the most beautiful Sicilian church
Very near Palermo, by the Caputo mountain, lies a place which, unlike the centre of Palermo, is filled with serenity. What lies in front of you is the Monreale Cathedral, in our humble opinion, the most beautiful cathedral on the island. How to get to the cathedral? How much do the tickets cost? What to see inside?
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