1. Basilica San Nicolo L’Arena
Built in 1683 this church is only half finished. The view from the Basilica is worth the 100+ steps you have to climb.
2. Scicli
The police station in the TV series Inspector Montalbano is the town hall of Scicli.
3. Saline dello Stagnone (Salt Pans)
Syracuse
4. Basilica Santuario Madonna delle Lacrime
5. Eraclea Minoa – Capo Bianco
6. Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
7. Naumachia di Taormina
8. Dinner at Ostello, Catania
9. Laghetti Cavagrande, near Syracuse
Small lakes, gorge/canyon.
10. Riserva dello Zingaro, Trapani
11. Capo Milazzo Walk, Milazzo
Flights from London to Palermo
| Departure at | Stops | Find tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2025 | 2 Stops | Tickets from 157 |
| 26 October 2025 | 2 Stops | Tickets from 187 |
| 23 October 2025 | 2 Stops | Tickets from 188 |
| 23 October 2025 | Direct | Tickets from 199 |
| 23 October 2025 | Direct | Tickets from 199 |
| 23 October 2025 | Direct | Tickets from 199 |
| 25 October 2025 | 2 Stops | Tickets from 201 |
| 23 October 2025 | 2 Stops | Tickets from 208 |
This is a selection of the most hidden and surprising places in Sicily that you probably never heard about. My favourite accommodations in Sicily PALERMO Novecento: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/b-am… Alma Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/alma…
Casa Nostra Boutique Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/casa…
Appartamento a Mondello: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/appa…
CATANIA Scuto Home: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/scut…
B&B Palazzo Bruca: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/eolo…
TAORMINA Hotel Villa Schuler: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/vill…
Rocca Castello B&B: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/rocc…
SAN VITO LO CAPO Acquarò Suite Rooms: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/acqu…
Piccola Stella: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/casa…
TRAPANI – Central Gallery Rooms: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/cent…
ERICE – Bella Vista b&b: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/bell…
AGRIGENTO – Terrazza di Empedocle: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/la-t…
NOTO – Palazzo Tasca: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/pala…
ORTIGIA ISLAND – Hotel Henry’s House: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/henr…
FONTANE BIANCHE – White Bay: https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/whit…
Hotels in Palermo: Hotels in the center
| Hotel | Stars | Discount | Price before and discount | Select dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Posta | ★★★ | -11% | 117 104 | View hotel |
| Hotel Concordia | ★ | -5% | 81 76 | View hotel |
| Ariston Petit Hotel | ★★ | -9% | 72 66 | View hotel |
| Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal | ★★★★ | -38% | 146 91 | View hotel |
| NH Palermo | ★★★★ | -6% | 152 143 | View hotel |
| Residence Hotel Gloria | ★★★ | -13% | 54 47 | View hotel |
You can see and download the Ultimate Guide to Sicily here https://mel365.com/sicily-travel-blog… and my guide to the best areas of the island:
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