Sicily North Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Zingaro Beach which includes a beach, swimming and a bay or harbour
Il Capo Market which includes markets and street scenes
Greek Temple of Segesta showing a ruin, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Zingaro Beach which includes sailing, snorkelling and boating
Zingaro Beach which includes a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and landscape views

Where to stay in Sicily North Coast

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.

Palermo Historical Center
Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
Via Maqueda which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.

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Old Town Cefalù

5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town Cefalù include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cefalu Cathedral or Cefalu Beach while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Cefalù
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Castellammare

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

Castellammare
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Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

Politeama
Eurostars Centrale Palace

Eurostars Centrale Palace

4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$233 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$233
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
Old and Glamorous Italian Gal!
"Busted and Old AC unit made exaggerating noise all night. Room is way small for EU standards. Seems that the Hotel was 4 stars some years ago. Lobby is beautiful and classy but that’s it. Theres no parking. Period. Don’t ask. Location is perfect and close to everything. Wish they do some renovations ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Eurostars Centrale Palace
Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

5 out of 5
Salita Belmonte 43, Palermo, PA
The price is AU$2,959 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$2,959
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Mondello Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
"Stunning property. Fantastic and beautiful breakfast. Friendly and wonderful team."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea
Astoria Palace Hotel

Astoria Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Montepellegrino 62, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (993 reviews)
"Great place 30 min from the centre"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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Petruso Resort

Petruso Resort

3 out of 5
C.da Sicciarotta, Balestrate, PA
Stay at this 3-star spa residence in Balestrate. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions spiaggia Balestrate and Balestrate Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
"This place is amazing."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Petruso Resort
Villaggio Cala Mancina

Villaggio Cala Mancina

4 out of 5
Via Eboli, 31, San Vito Lo Capo, TP
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in San Vito Lo Capo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Vito Lo Capo ...
7.8/10 Good! (241 reviews)
"Very convenient location walking distance to the beach,Main Street with all the restaurants. Room was good for what we needed. Checkin was good and quick."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Villaggio Cala Mancina
Residence Hotel Gloria

Residence Hotel Gloria

3 out of 5
Via Enrico Toti 30, Palermo, PA
Stay at this 3-star residence in Palermo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Palermo Harbour and Via ...
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Popular places to visit

Mondello Beach

Mondello Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Mondello Beach, a popular beach in Mondello. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Mondello Beach
Palermo Harbour

Palermo Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Palermo Harbour
Zingaro Nature Reserve

Zingaro Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Zingaro Nature Reserve during your travels to San Vito Lo Capo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Zingaro Nature Reserve
Tonnara of Scopello

Tonnara of Scopello

You can find out about the history of Scopello with a visit to Tonnara of Scopello. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tonnara of Scopello
Palermo which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Teatro Massimo
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Via Vittorio Emanuele

You can find out about the history of Palermo with a visit to Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Via Vittorio Emanuele

Activities

Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car and 4x4 Option

Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

AU$116
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Tour of Etna on foot, food and wine tasting in the Etna winery

Tour of Etna on foot, food and wine tasting in the Etna winery

AU$320
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour of Etna on foot, food and wine tasting in the Etna winery
Mount Etna: Winery Tour and Tasting

Mount Etna: Winery Tour and Tasting

AU$98
per adult
Mount Etna: Winery Tour and Tasting
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily

The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)

AU$383
per adult
The White Lotus Experience • Sicily (Private Tour)
Linguaglossa: Wine Tasting Experience at Etna Nord

Linguaglossa: Wine Tasting Experience at Etna Nord

AU$68
per adult
Linguaglossa: Wine Tasting Experience at Etna Nord
Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide

Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide

AU$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Etna adventurous tour with a volcano guide
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Cities near Sicily North Coast

Palermo showing a house and heritage architecture

Palermo

Trapani featuring farmland, mountains and tranquil scenes

Trapani

Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Messina

Photo "Cinisi" by trolvag (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by trolvag (CC BY-SA)

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