How do you explore Palermo?

How do you explore Palermo?

How many days is ideal for Sicily?

Sicily in 10-14 Days If you are short on time but want to circumnavigate the island, it is possible to squeeze it into 10 days, but you will have to cut at least a few activities from our recommended 14-day itinerary or sacrifice some of the built-in downtime.

Can you get around Palermo without a car?

There are good train services for parts of the island The main line runs east from Palermo to Messina and then south to Syracuse via Catania. Trains on these routes are fast and comfortable. A web of secondary lines with much slower trains and more limited service covers some other parts of the island.

Is Uber available in Sicily?

Uber Launches Its Rides Service in Sicily, Malta and Santorini - Bloomberg.

What month is best in Palermo?

April to early June and September to October are generally considered the best times to visit Palermo. During these months, the temperatures aren't as sweltering as they are in the summer months, and the region isn't as busy with tourists as it is during the summer.

Can you walk around Palermo?

As we were saying, a Palermo walking tour is the best way to visit the city. The Sicilian capital is a very busy city and walking will avoid you, first of all, to get stuck in traffic.

Is Palermo a walkable city?

Yes, Palermo is very walkable and pedestrian friendly. The main streets such as Via Maqueda or Via Vittorio Emanuele are pedestrian areas and the city center is closed to cars without the city pass. Hence, you will be better off walking around Palermo rather that driving through it by car.

Should I go to Catania or Palermo?

Palermo or Catania. Both Palermo and Catania are great choices for a short 2-4 day visit. Palermo has more attractions in the historic center so we recommend at least 3 days to see everything in Palermo. On the other hand, Catania's historic center can be explored in 2 days.

What part of Palermo is best to stay?

Centro Storico – the best place to stay in Palermo. Of all the places to stay in Palermo, one emerges as the ultimate frontrunner for the majority of travellers, especially when you have only a few days to spend exploring Palermo or if it's your first time visiting. That area is the historical centre, or centro storico ...

Are beaches in Palermo free?

Sunbathing: Almost all beaches in Italy are divided into areas that are free for the public to use and areas that are operated by beach clubs. At Mondello Beach, there is a free area where you can lay down a towel and stretch out, but it is quite small and, on this most popular of Palermo beaches, it gets very crowded.

Where should I base myself in Sicily?