Saturday, 18 February 2017

Palermo (Sicily)

From the airport
Train. The Trinacria Express reaches Central station in just 45 minutes.

Dario D'Oca is an artist, decorator and ceramicist. Check out his unique expressions of traditional Sicilian craftsmanship.

Liberia Del Mare is ideal for sea enthusiasts. This bookshop at the Cala sells just about everything pertaining to marine life, books, maps, ship model kits, guides and much more.

If you plan to travel by bus while visiting, you can save money by buying a 24-hour ticket.

Corso Calatafimi is a long road leading to Monreale. It includes important archaelogical and historical sites, such as a Punic catacomb and a perfect Arab building (La Cuba).

Mondello is Palermo's favourite beach. Although it is jam-packed with sunbathers, that does not detract from its aristocratic charm, with art-nouveau villas just steps away from crystalline waters. Hop on bus 806 at the Politeama or any stop along Viale Liberta.

In February, Sagra del Mandorio in Fiore celebrates the blossoming of the almond trees in the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. People come from all around to celebrate this folk festival, dressing in traditional garb and enjoying the regional cuisine

Day trip
Piana Degli Albanesi. This small town half an hour south of Palermo is unique: it boasts bilingual status with many locals speaking italian and Albanian, from where many their ancestors originated in the 15th centur. No visit is complete without trying the larger-than-average cannoli, a trademark of the town.
Agrigento. Founded in the 5th century BC, Agrigento's former influence is evidenced by its Doric temples which dramatically overlook the sea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town has also offered its share of prominent thinkers, from scientists/mathematician Empedocles to the Nobel Laureate Pirandello. 


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