The 7 best tourist itineraries to visit Palermo: from beaches to culture

The Sicilian capital city is, simply, immense. Immense for its natural, historical and artistic treasures. Need a proof? These are the seven best tourist itineraries to visit Palermo. And they will allow you to discover a city that is always surprising.

1. In one day

You only have twenty-four hours to see the Sicilian capital city. Time is short but you can visit Palermo in one day and see its main attractions: Ballarò, Quattro Canti, the Pretoria Fountain, the church of Martorana, the church of San Cataldo, the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel.

2. The beaches

For you, holiday means sun, sea and relaxation. Palermo offers the possibility to enjoy a holiday like this. And you can spend each day on a different shore. In fact, the most beautiful beaches in Palermo and surroundings are Addaura, Mondello, capo Rama, punta Raisi, Magaggiari, capo Gallo, Trabia, Cefalù.

3. The surroundings

Palermo will be the “starting point” of the holiday. And after the city, you want to discover the surroundings. The place to see near Palermo are:

• Cefalù
• Madonie regional natural park
• Isola delle Femmine
• Segesta

4. On foot

Walking and seeing new places, a church, a fountain, a breathtaking view. In other words, you like exploring a city on foot. In this case, there are four itineraries through the streets and the squares of Palermo:

• from corso Calatafimi to Monreale
• from Teatro massimo to the sea
• the treasure of Loggia
• from via Roma to the Marina

5. The Arab soul

The period of the Emirate of Sicily, which existed from 831 to 1072, was one of the most important in the history of the Sicilian capital city. And even today it’s possible to discover the monuments of the Arab Palermo:

• Kalsa
• Lattarini
• Qanat
• The cathedral
• Zisa
• Cuba sottana

6. The Norman soul

Romanesque, Muslim and Byzantine architectural influences: this is the Norman soul of Palermo. To discover following this itinerary:

• Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti
• Church of San Cataldo
• Church of Martorana
• Palatine Chapel
• Castle of Zisa
• Palace of Cuba

7. The secret Palermo

There is another part of Palermo. The least-known part. Made of peculiar and charming places. Such as qanat and camere dello Scirocco.

Have you chosen your favourite itinerary? Well, Palermo is waiting for you: you just have to book a ferry ticket to Sicily.

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