Holidays To Palermo, Sicily

Located in the northwest corner of the island of Sicily, the buzzing and energetic city of Palermo is the capital of Sicily. Full of hidden treasures waiting to be explored, handsome ancient buildings standing next to shabby run-down buildings, designer boutiques and a lively way of life, this fascinating city will give you a fantastic insight into the traditional life in Sicily. For an authentic taste of Sicily, visit a traditional trattoria for sumptuous cuisine, meet the welcoming locals and learn more about the way of life in the capital of Sicily known for its charming streets, corruption and the famous Mafia. Try street food in Palermo which has surprisingly been ranked among the top five cities in the world for street cuisine (after Bangkok and Marrakech!). The term ‘street food’ is used for authentic local food that is sold from a typical barrow. Including anything from small portions of vegetables, fried potato croquettes, fish or oxtail, the barrows provide a quick snack on the go.

Palermo is home to an array of historical sights, small traditional cafes and bars serving limoncello making it a fantastic day trip away from the east coast’s beach resort, or a destination on its own right. Showcasing Palermo’s long history, the city is full of lovely piazzas, markets and churches. The Catalan influenced Cathedral and the little La Martorana church featuring byzantine mosaics are both highly recommended. Piazza Garraffello and its surrounding streets lined with bars are popular on Friday nights.