August 26, 2022
Masseria Susafa, Sicily, Italy
GIULIA & ALOK
Palermo guide / Guida su Palermo
We're so excited to share some of our favorite recommendations for food, art, nature and sightseeing in Palermo.
Street food
Antica Focacceria San Francesco, Franco U Vastiddaru (sfincione is a must try!), ...all in Palermo, Italy
Nice restaurants
Buatta ($$), Bisso ($$), Pescheria Isgro' (amazing seafood - $$$), Le angeliche ($$$), Gagini (michelin star - $$$$), ...all in Palermo, Italy
Great bars for aperitivo
Botteghe Colletti, Ballarak Magione (artisanal beer), Cicala (great tapas and biological wines), Seven (rooftop with view), ...all in Palermo, Italy
Great bars for a fun night out
Castigamatti, Monkey Pub, Taverna Azzurra (...it gets crowded and messy but so much fun!), ...all in Palermo, Italy
Food outside Palermo
For those with the car..., Da Gianno' a Sferracavallo (must try sea urchin pasta), It's a 30 mins drive from Palermo, Italy
Architecture and churches
Chiesa del Gesu', Chiesa del SS. Salvatore (amazing view), Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Santa Maria dello Spasimo, San Domenico, Quattro Canti, Teatro Massimo, ...all in Palermo, Italy
Old markets
Vucciria, Ballaro', Capo markets are the three main ones to visit, (you can also choose one of the three), ...all in Palermo, Italy
If you visit Capo, avoid eating anywhere except at Dainottis, all other places are tourist traps!
Art, palaces and museums
Norman Palace (Royal Palace), Palazzo Butera, GAM Museum, Salinas Museum, ...all in Palermo, Italy
Seaside spots (beach clubs)
Solemar Club (rocky but fancy), Lido Valdesi (beach, more crowded)), ...<20 minutes drive from Palermo, Italy
Seaside spots (adventurous)
Riserva di Capo Gallo, Spiaggia dei Francesi (40 mins drive), ...all <1 hour drive from Palermo, Italy
For all the days along the way