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!
Platja de la Verge 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.
209 residents recomanen
Platja de Mondello
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.
Town of Cefalù. (By car or bus/train) Famous touristic beach and village! Very medieval. Restaurants, historic monuments, nightlife and shopping village. 1 hour by car, 2 hours by bus and train.
401 residents recomanen
Cefalù
Town of Cefalù. (By car or bus/train) Famous touristic beach and village! Very medieval. Restaurants, historic monuments, nightlife and shopping village. 1 hour by car, 2 hours by bus and train.
Castellammare del Golfo: About 40 min by car. Beautiful town, lovely beach, boardwalk, restaurants. A nice outing for early evening drinks, supper, street venders.
12 residents recomanen
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
33 residents recomanen
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
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/Sightseeing
Centro Storico. Most famous church in Palermo (downtown) Bus #731 in front of Mistral,or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car. Make sure to visit the roof as well 😊
746 residents recomanen
Catedral de Palerm
490 Via Vittorio EmanueleCentro Storico. Most famous church in Palermo (downtown) Bus #731 in front of Mistral,or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car. Make sure to visit the roof as well 😊
One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo (centro storico) Bus #731 in front of Mistral or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
336 residents recomanen
Politeama Garibaldi
2 Via Filippo TuratiOne of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo (centro storico) Bus #731 in front of Mistral or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
Centro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
834 residents recomanen
Teatro Massimo
Piazza Giuseppe VerdiCentro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
Centro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral, or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), electric bike, taxi or car
99 residents recomanen
Fontana Pretoria
Piazza PretoriaCentro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral, or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), electric bike, taxi or car
Centro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral or by monopattino( electric standing scooter), bike, taxi or car
344 residents recomanen
Quattro Canti
Via MaquedaCentro Storico. One of many historical monuments in downtown Palermo. Bus #731 in front of Mistral or by monopattino( 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.
101 residents recomanen
Santuari de Santa Rosalia
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
178 residents recomanen
Església 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.
359 residents recomanen
Capella Palatina
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
237 residents recomanen
Catedral de 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
Centro Storico. Bus #731 to Piazza Croci (bus stop). From there walk to all historical monuments, street food, to outdoor shopping (centro storico) Street closed to cars. Boutiques, Restaurants, sights, bars and more!l
16 residents recomanen
Via della Libertà
Via della LibertàCentro Storico. Bus #731 to Piazza Croci (bus stop). From there walk 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
120 residents recomanen
Centro commerciale "Conca d'oro"
1963 Via G. Lanza di ScaleaIndoor Shopping Mall for rainy days ( if there are any!) Brand names and supermarket
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) #731 towards Croci or #603 towards Stadio. Also by monopat, bike, taxi or a 20 min walk. Lovely view of small marina. Call to reserve. Ask for Alberto or Gabriele. Say Silvia sends 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) #731 towards Croci or #603 towards Stadio. Also by monopat, bike, taxi or a 20 min walk. Lovely view of small marina. Call to reserve. Ask for Alberto or Gabriele. Say Silvia sends 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 😉
17 residents recomanen
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, next to the church. You can have breakfast, lunch, and supper in the dinning area. Delicious sweets, pizza, gelato. Also , buy lotto, bus, tickets , cigarettes etc.
8 residents recomanen
Mistral
30 Via Bordonaro Next to AG homes, next to the church. You can have breakfast, lunch, and supper in the dinning area. Delicious sweets, pizza, gelato. Also , 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
6 residents recomanen
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
Food & Drinks
Right next door to AG Vacation Homes. Fast food/Take out 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. Alcohol beverage included. Side street next to Teatro Massimo (opera house)
26 residents recomanen
il Siciliano
37 Via OrologioApericena restaurant in downtown Palermo. 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.
21 residents recomanen
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.
Ballarò mercato storico
Famous market with all Sicilian specialties. In Palermo centre.
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.
6 residents recomanen
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.
Nautoscopi
Piazza Capitaneria di PortoAfter dinner drinks by the sea! Summer only. Dancing, Drinks, fun!
Gelato place / Ice-cream
Closed Mondays. Delicious gelato (itaIan icecream) Down the street from AG Vacation Homes, next to Mattanza resto. Ocean views, sitting area. Have a brioche with gelato 😋
11 residents recomanen
Gelateria La Vela
10 Piazza BordonaroClosed Mondays. Delicious gelato (itaIan icecream) Down the street from AG Vacation Homes, next to Mattanza resto. Ocean views, sitting area. Have a brioche with gelato 😋