Palermo: all the traditional charm of the Christmas markets

Going to the Christmas markets in Sicily is an authentic experience. An experience that will allow you to discover traditions, specialties, perfumes and flavors that make this land even more unique. Just like the Christmas markets 2018 scheduled in the beautiful city of Palermo.

The markets

In the various Christmas markets scheduled in 2018 in Palermo, you can find sweets, small masterpieces of local crafts, many gift ideas. The main scheduled appointments are:

• Christmas Fair at Giotto Park Village (from 9 November 2018 to 6 January 2019);
  ArtisticaMente (15 and 16 December 2018-Facebook.com/Associazione-ArtisticaMente-Eventi-828860943828143);
• Handicraft Citadel (from 6 December 2018 to 6 January 2019);
• Christmas Fair in Viale Regione Siciliana (from 27 October 2018 to 6 January 2019);
• Waiting for Christmas (24 and 25 November 2018-FACEBOOK.COM/ARTIGIANANDO80).

Not just street markets…

Since you are here, remember to visit one of the most beautiful cities of the entire Mediterranean. You just have to follow our itinerary with the unmissable places of Palermo: from the Cappella Palatina to Mondello, from the cathedral to the sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, we assure you that you will love this unforgettable destination.

…and not only Palermo

Yes, because there are many more things to do in Sicily during a Christmas holiday. The Sicilian capital is just one of many ideas:

• Other enchanting Christmas markets we recommend those in the cities of Gangi and Erice;
• Caltagirone, Custonaci and Monterosso Almo, where you can admire the incredible cribs;
• By the way, Erice, Ragusa Ibla and Castelmola become authentic cribs in this period;
• Don’t forget to taste the Sicilian sweets typical of Christmas, which you can find in any pastry or restaurant.

Further information

For more information on the 2018 edition of the various markets that take place in Palermo (complete programs, how to participate, any changes of dates), in addition to the official fan page of the individual appointments, you can consult the official website of City of Palermo, Comune.palermo.it.