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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2025 | Direct | Tickets from 193 |
| 17 July 2025 | 1 Stop | Tickets from 244 |
| 18 July 2025 | 1 Stop | Tickets from 250 |
| 25 July 2025 | Direct | Tickets from 268 |
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 Columbia | ★★ | -6% | 60 56 | View hotel |
| Quintocanto Hotel & Spa | ★★★★ | -27% | 144 105 | View hotel |
| 38 Aira Hotels | ★★★ | -59% | 103 42 | View hotel |
| Hotel Palazzo Brunaccini | ★★★★ | -32% | 150 102 | View hotel |
| Hotel Ambasciatori | ★★★★ | -22% | 143 111 | View hotel |
| Massimo Plaza Hotel | ★★★★ | -25% | 152 114 | View hotel |
| Hotel Posta | ★★★ | -14% | 117 100 | View hotel |
| Alma Hotel | ★★★ | -20% | 112 89 | View hotel |
| Hotel Tonic | ★★★ | -28% | 75 54 | View hotel |
| Hotel Federico II Central Palace | ★★★★ | -15% | 116 98 | View hotel |
| Grand Hotel Wagner | ★★★★★ | -6% | 202 190 | View hotel |
| Best Western Ai Cavalieri Hotel | ★★★★ | -15% | 118 100 | View hotel |
| Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes | ★★★★★ | -8% | 433 398 | View hotel |
| Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal | ★★★★ | -10% | 108 97 | View hotel |
| Hotel Joli | ★★★ | -11% | 75 67 | View hotel |
| Artemisia Palace Hotel | ★★★★ | -41% | 140 82 | View hotel |
| Hotel Garibaldi | ★★★★ | -44% | 130 73 | View hotel |
| Hospitality Hotel | ★★★ | -21% | 100 79 | View hotel |
| Hotel d'Orleans | ★★★ | -6% | 72 68 | View hotel |
| Hotel Vecchio Borgo | ★★★★ | -40% | 98 59 | View hotel |
| Residence Hotel Gloria | ★★★ | -27% | 52 38 | View hotel |
| Ibis Styles Palermo President | ★★★★ | -8% | 95 87 | View hotel |
| Hotel Principe Di Villafranca | ★★★★ | -36% | 141 91 | View hotel |
| Hotel Europa | ★★★ | -39% | 67 41 | View hotel |
| San Paolo Palace Hotel | ★★★★ | -7% | 64 59 | View hotel |
| Astoria Palace Hotel | ★★★★ | -7% | 67 62 | View hotel |
| Rocco Forte Villa Igiea | ★★★★★ | -7% | 1 379 1 285 | View hotel |
| Hotel Villa d'Amato | ★★★ | -18% | 39 32 | 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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