Round trip Paris Beauvais (BVA) – Palermo (PMO) From June 9 to 16 in short
€ 53.37 – Ryanair
Holiday guide in Palermepalerme, capital of Sicily, offers a fascinating holiday destination that mixes historical richness, vibrant culture and exceptional gastronomy.
When to leave the best time to visit Palermo extends from May to June and from September to October. You will then benefit from a pleasant climate while avoiding intense heat and the crowds of July-August.
Essential sites
- Palermo cathedral : This imposing monument mixture Norman, Moorish and Baroque styles
- Palatine chapel : Byzantine mosaics masterpiece in the Normans palace
- Ballarò market : The oldest city market, authentic and colorful
- Massimo Theater : Largest Italy and third opera in Europe
- Quattro Canti : Octagonal baroque place in the heart of the old town
- CAPUCINS CATACOMBES : Fascinating site housing more than 8000 mummies
Excursions around
- Mondello : Magnificent beach 11km from the center, accessible by bus
- Monreal : Its cathedral with golden mosaics is worth the detour (30 minutes by bus)
- Cefalù : Charming medieval seaside town one hour by train
Gastronomic does not miss local specialties such as the Arancini (fried rice balls), pasta alla norma, cannoli sicilians and granita. The Street Food of Palermo is considered one of the best in Italy.
Practical advice
- The city is ideally discovered on foot in the historic center
- Buses allow you to easily reach the surrounding beaches and villages
- Provide good shoes because the streets are sometimes irregular
- The Sicilian dialect differs from standard Italian, but English is spoken in tourist areas
Palermo is a destination rich in contrasts that will seduce you with its unique Mediterranean atmosphere and its exceptional cultural heritage.
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