Silvia's Guidebook AG Vacation Homes (click on pictures for address)
Beaches
Your home beach! A few feet away from AG vacation homes! Exit apartment, go towards street, go left until bridge on your left, walk down , you will see a small beach on your left, walk pass the pier, and see the bigger beach!
Strand der Jungfrau Maria
Via Nostra Donna del RotoloYour home beach! A few feet away from AG vacation homes! Exit apartment, go towards street, go left until bridge on your left, walk down , you will see a small beach on your left, walk pass the pier, and see the bigger beach!
This famous beach with tourists is 10 min away! It has a long boardwalk with street vendors, restaurants, boutiques, boat rental and more! Main street closed off to vehicles during the summer, so you can walk there as well. Take Bus #603 towards the mountain right next to AG Vacation Homes.
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Mondello-Strand
This famous beach with tourists is 10 min away! It has a long boardwalk with street vendors, restaurants, boutiques, boat rental and more! Main street closed off to vehicles during the summer, so you can walk there as well. Take Bus #603 towards the mountain right next to AG Vacation Homes.
Cefalù
Castellammare del Golfo: About 40 min by car. Beautiful town, lovely beach, boardwalk, restaurants. A nice outing for early evening drinks, supper, street venders.
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Castellammare
Castellammare del Golfo: About 40 min by car. Beautiful town, lovely beach, boardwalk, restaurants. A nice outing for early evening drinks, supper, street venders.
A pretty beach, beautiful views, nice town. Bring water shoes for the rocky areas, and you can also snorkel. About 45 min by car, and 2 hrs by bus (#731 to central station) (then switch to #107 or #101) always ask 😊
Caletta Sant'Elia
A pretty beach, beautiful views, nice town. Bring water shoes for the rocky areas, and you can also snorkel. About 45 min by car, and 2 hrs by bus (#731 to central station) (then switch to #107 or #101) always ask 😊
Beautiful Beach town outside Palermo. Must visit if you have a car! About an hour and a half away
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Spiaggia di San Vito lo Capo
Beautiful Beach town outside Palermo. Must visit if you have a car! About an hour and a half away
Beautiful beach, medieval town, restaurants, historic monuments, nightlife, shopping, sightseeing village. 1 hour by car, 2 hours by bus and train.
Cefalù Beach
Beautiful beach, medieval town, restaurants, historic monuments, nightlife, shopping, sightseeing village. 1 hour by car, 2 hours by bus and train.
Touristic attraction
Beautiful community center with biggest music fountain shows , boutique, food.
Must see! New community center in the heart of the marina. Beautiful walkway, water fountain shows with music, restaurants, theatre, boutiques and more!
Palermo Marina Yachting
Must see! New community center in the heart of the marina. Beautiful walkway, water fountain shows with music, restaurants, theatre, boutiques and more!
Historical monuments/Tourist attractions
Centro Storico. Most famous church in Palermo (downtown) Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar, or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car. Bus stop Piazza Crispi and walk up Via della Liberta street. Make sure to visit the roof as well 😊
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Kathedrale von Palermo
490 Via Vittorio EmanueleCentro Storico. Most famous church in Palermo (downtown) Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar, or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car. Bus stop Piazza Crispi and walk up Via della Liberta street. Make sure to visit the roof as well 😊
One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo (centro storico) Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
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Politeama Garibaldi
2 Via Filippo TuratiOne of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo (centro storico) Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
Centro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car. Bus stop Piazza Crispi and walk up the street Via della Liberta
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Theater Teatro Massimo
Piazza Giuseppe VerdiCentro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car. Bus stop Piazza Crispi and walk up the street Via della Liberta
Centro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral, or by monopat (electric standing scooter), electric bike, taxi or car
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Fontana Pretoria
Piazza PretoriaCentro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral, or by monopat (electric standing scooter), electric bike, taxi or car
Centro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
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Quattro Canti
Via MaquedaCentro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral bar or by monopat (electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
She is the Saint of Palermo. Church located on top of Monte Pellegrino (right behind us) Lovely church with artifacts, cave, views, souvenir shop.
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Basilika St. Rosa von Lima
Via Bonanno PietroShe is the Saint of Palermo. Church located on top of Monte Pellegrino (right behind us) Lovely church with artifacts, cave, views, souvenir shop.
Also called Casa Professa. Situated at piazza casa professa ( Centro storico) Very beautiful church, famous for visitors
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Chiesa del Gesù
21 Piazza Casa Professa Also called Casa Professa. Situated at piazza casa professa ( Centro storico) Very beautiful church, famous for visitors
(aka Norman Palace) Downtown Palermo (historical center) Beautiful garden, and Church. Inside, savor some delicious desserts made by the nuns who live there.
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Palastkapelle
1 Piazza del Parlamento(aka Norman Palace) Downtown Palermo (historical center) Beautiful garden, and Church. Inside, savor some delicious desserts made by the nuns who live there.
Often compared to the Palermo Cathedral, equally beautiful, visit both and you decide. Easiest and fastest way of transport is by car. (40 min) town of Monreale
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Kathedrale von Monreale
1 Piazza Guglielmo IIOften compared to the Palermo Cathedral, equally beautiful, visit both and you decide. Easiest and fastest way of transport is by car. (40 min) town of Monreale
Shopping / Sightseeing
Shopping on the main street downtown, visit all the historical monuments, try our Sicilian street food
DowntownCentre. By bus, take #731 to Piazza Crispi (bus stop). From there walk up Via della Liberta street to all historical monuments, street food, to outdoor shopping (centro storico) Street closed to cars. Boutiques, Restaurants, sights, bars and more!l
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Via della Libertà
Via della LibertàDowntownCentre. By bus, take #731 to Piazza Crispi (bus stop). From there walk up Via della Liberta street to all historical monuments, street food, to outdoor shopping (centro storico) Street closed to cars. Boutiques, Restaurants, sights, bars and more!l
Indoor Shopping Mall for rainy days ( if there are any!) Brand names and supermarket
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Centro commerciale "Conca d'oro"
1963 Via G. Lanza di ScaleaIndoor Shopping Mall for rainy days ( if there are any!) Brand names and supermarket
Bigger shopping mall, more stores, but further than the Conca d'Oro mall.
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Forum Palermo
Via Filippo PecorainoBigger shopping mall, more stores, but further than the Conca d'Oro mall.
Food Scene
Places to eat nearby and in surrounding areas.
Open only Spring/Summer season. Seafood, Pasta and Pizzaria restaurant located one town over in Arenella. 5 min by car or by bus (5 min), take #731 in front of Mistral Bar. Also by monopat, bike, taxi or a 20 min walk. Lovely view of small marina. Call to reserve. Ask for Gabriele. Say Silvia and Alberto send you 😉
Trizzano
2 Piazza TonnaraOpen only Spring/Summer season. Seafood, Pasta and Pizzaria restaurant located one town over in Arenella. 5 min by car or by bus (5 min), take #731 in front of Mistral Bar. Also by monopat, bike, taxi or a 20 min walk. Lovely view of small marina. Call to reserve. Ask for Gabriele. Say Silvia and Alberto send you 😉
Delicious food, Incredible wines! After a day downtown shopping and sightseeing, great restaurant for dinner and drinks! Tell Giuseppe that Alberto Locicero from AG Vacation Homes sent you 😉
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Vinodivino
35/36 Piazza Sant'OlivaDelicious food, Incredible wines! After a day downtown shopping and sightseeing, great restaurant for dinner and drinks! Tell Giuseppe that Alberto Locicero from AG Vacation Homes sent you 😉
Next to AG homes. Closed Tuesday. You can have breakfast, lunch, and supper. Delicious sweets, pizza, gelato. Also a Tabacchi place (buy lotto, bus tickets , cigarettes etc.)
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Mistral
30 Via BordonaroNext to AG homes. Closed Tuesday. You can have breakfast, lunch, and supper. Delicious sweets, pizza, gelato. Also a Tabacchi place (buy lotto, bus tickets , cigarettes etc.)
Open Spring/Summer season only. Closed Mondays. Next to AG homes, Entrance on bridge before beach. Chic Lounge bar, Steakhouse, Fish and Pasta restaurant! Live music in the summer. Reserve by going there or online by searching tonnara bordonaro. Mention you are from AG Vacation Homes.
Tonnara Bordonaro Zaharaziz
9 Piazza Bordonaro Open Spring/Summer season only. Closed Mondays. Next to AG homes, Entrance on bridge before beach. Chic Lounge bar, Steakhouse, Fish and Pasta restaurant! Live music in the summer. Reserve by going there or online by searching tonnara bordonaro. Mention you are from AG Vacation Homes.
Next to AG homes. Closed Mondays. Right down the street, past the beach entrance, near gelato parlor. Pasta, Pizza , Meat, Fish..Pass by or call to reserve
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Ristorante La Mattanza
9 Piazza BordonaroNext to AG homes. Closed Mondays. Right down the street, past the beach entrance, near gelato parlor. Pasta, Pizza , Meat, Fish..Pass by or call to reserve
Now called Toty's. Next door to AG Vacation Homes on the right. Fast food, apetizers, Take ou, deli, wine , beer, water
Food & Drinks
Now called Toty's. Next door to AG Vacation Homes on the right. Fast food, apetizers, Take ou, deli, wine , beer, water
Sisu
Italian restaurant in the next town over called Arenella. Inside and outside seating.
Open Spring)/Summer. Sushi restaurant in next town over called Arenella. Downstairs from Trizzano restaurant.
Ishi al molo
Open Spring)/Summer. Sushi restaurant in next town over called Arenella. Downstairs from Trizzano restaurant.
Apericena restaurant in downtown Palermo. (apericena means appetizer and dinner) Alcohol beverage included. Side street next to Teatro Massimo (opera house)
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il Siciliano
37 Via OrologioApericena restaurant in downtown Palermo. (apericena means appetizer and dinner) Alcohol beverage included. Side street next to Teatro Massimo (opera house)
My favorite pizza spot! and so much more! Mostly take out. From AG Vacation Homes, 15 min away , you can go by car, bus , scooter/bicycle.
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Panificio Graziano
11 Via del GranatiereMy favorite pizza spot! and so much more! Mostly take out. From AG Vacation Homes, 15 min away , you can go by car, bus , scooter/bicycle.
Palermo downtown. Great little apericena spot ( appetizer dinner plate) includes one alcoholic drink each. Side street next to Teatro Massimo.
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Vespa Café
48 Via OrologioPalermo downtown. Great little apericena spot ( appetizer dinner plate) includes one alcoholic drink each. Side street next to Teatro Massimo.
Drinks/Aperitif/Digestif/Music
Open Spring/Summer. Lounge bar by the water, also apericena ( food and a beverage included) Located in the next town Arenella. Down the hill from Trizzano and Ishi restaurants.
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White
66 Scalo dell'ArenellaOpen Spring/Summer. Lounge bar by the water, also apericena ( food and a beverage included) Located in the next town Arenella. Down the hill from Trizzano and Ishi restaurants.
After dinner drinks by the sea! Summer only. Dancing, Drinks, fun!
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Nautoscopio
Piazza Capitaneria di PortoAfter dinner drinks by the sea! Summer only. Dancing, Drinks, fun!
Gelato place / Ice-cream
Closed Mondays. Delicious gelato (itaIan icecream) Next to AG Vacation Homes, next to Mattanza resto. Ocean views, sitting area. Have a brioche with gelato 😋
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Gelateria La Vela
10 Piazza BordonaroClosed Mondays. Delicious gelato (itaIan icecream) Next to AG Vacation Homes, next to Mattanza resto. Ocean views, sitting area. Have a brioche with gelato 😋