Sicily

[DC3]

If anybody has any idea how to reduce the instagram link to just the URL let me know

 

[clifford]

I was in Palermo for a few days last October. The weather was beautiful and I really enjoyed the city and surrounds. I was very lucky to be there while the annual Targa Florio rally was getting underway, and being able to watch the classic cars weaving their way through the Palermo thoroughfares.

I stayed in a very nice, reasonably priced 1-bedroom apartment in the centre of the city, which made all the sights and transport hubs quite walkable (at least for me, with only a backpack to haul around). For anyone who may be interested, this is the apartment, which I can thoroughly recommend. Eleonora, the host, was absolutely lovely.

la casa di ELEONORA, Palermo, Italy

Located in Palermo in the Sicily region, la casa di ELEONORA features a balcony and city views.

www.booking.com

I loved Sicily so much that I have made bookings to go back in June and stay in an apartment in Catania for a few days.

 

[clifford]

Oh, and I forgot to mention, an easy half day trip from Palermo is the beautiful beach town of Mondello, which can be easily and inexpensively reached by public bus from Palermo. Google Maps has all the details.

 

[VPS]

Oh, and I forgot to mention, an easy half day trip from Palermo is the beautiful beach town of Mondello, which can be easily and inexpensively reached by public bus from Palermo. Google Maps has all the details.View attachment 430735

Thanks - I think I need three weeks in Sicily to do what I want but only have about 10 days

 

[VPS]

For @TheRealTMA Pecks Milano

Didn’t have time for lunch, but I did have time for a gelato

 

[ellen10]

@VPS , were you happy with your Sicily accommodation ?
And if so can you post the property names.

I am researching places to stay at the moment.

Thank you

 

[HirafuHeartAttack]

Oh this thread may be a handy place to ask any experts what it's like (primarily weather wise) in early April?
In the early honeymoon planning stages for Italy and thinking we start in Sicily then head north as it warms up.

 

[VPS]

@VPS , were you happy with your Sicily accommodation ?
And if so can you post the property names.

I am researching places to stay at the moment.

Thank you

I will do. Travelling today but if don’t do it please feel free to nag

 

[MARTINE]

Oh this thread may be a handy place to ask any experts what it's like (primarily weather wise) in early April?
In the early honeymoon planning stages for Italy and thinking we start in Sicily then head north as it warms up.

April and October are the best times ~ not too cold or hot but still pleasant (and less tourists)
Avoid July/August if at all possible

 

[HirafuHeartAttack]

April and October are the best times ~ not too cold or hot but still pleasant (and less tourists)
Avoid July/August if at all possible

Perfect thank you! Yep we've already done France in July and that was hectic so will be forever avoiding peak European summer.

 

[VPS]

Perfect thank you! Yep we've already done France in July and that was hectic so will be forever avoiding peak European summer.

Totally agree.

 

[ellen10]

April and October are the best times ~ not too cold or hot but still pleasant (and less tourists)
Avoid July/August if at all possible

We are in Sicily for 2 weeks the second half of September. Hoping not too crowded.

 

[MARTINE]

We are in Sicily for 2 weeks the second half of September. Hoping not too crowded.

Last trip we were there at exactly that time
Tshirts and swimming every day
Perfect weather
We were in Taormina as base
Not empty but not crowded either
We avoided doing major sites on Wed when the boats came in
Perfecto

 

[ellen10]

Last trip we were there at exactly that time
Tshirts and swimming every day
Perfect weather
We were in Taormina as base
Not empty but not crowded either
We avoided doing major sites on Wed when the boats came in
Perfecto

Thanks for your reply @MARTINE
Did you stay in Taormina? or down near the water?
I was thinking of staying in Taormina, I haven't booked yet.

What activities did you do from Taormina? We will not be hiring a car.

Are you meaning the cruise ship come in on Wednesdays?