What no one tells you about Palermo

Palermo is the beautiful capital city of Sicily but there are some things that travel agents in particular, won't tell you about Palermo. In this video, I share those with you.

If Palermo is your next holiday destination, then this video is a must-see!

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Hi I’m Claire, aka Ms Britaly! In 2018, I decided I wanted to change my life and relocate to Italy. I didn't know anyone there, I didn't speak the language and I had only visited the country twice before. Just eight months after I had made this decision, I packed up my suitcases and moved solo from London to Italy, embarking on my very first Expat experience. On paper it sounds completely bonkers but in reality it was the making of me.

On this channel I dive deep into the lessons that life in South Italy teaches me, as well as showing you the beauty and reality of everyday life here. I also share tips for visiting South Italy, so that you can get the most out of your Italian experience.

[MsBritaly]

What has been your experience of Palermo? Comment below and let me know! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already - your support for my channel means the world!

[aidanwalsh]

I am just back from my first trip to Palermo, and Sicily, ever. 100% in love with the place, even the rough edges.

[John-CharlesDImperio]

I just got back from Italy. Such a beautiful country and she is correct, I was surprised about the trash, everywhere. Not just in cities but on every highway, road, corner, beach. It's a shame really.

[enricomonti]

I have visited Palermo twice and both times had very good experiences around the city itself. Food markets are really impressive and have among the best food that you can find around Sicily overall.


One particular aspect regarding the insight of cars potentially attracting attention, it also applies to foreign cars. The first time I went there was due to a tournament and with some of my teammates we departed from Malta, crossed by ferry and drove the remaining part. As here in Malta we have left hand traffic, our car did catch a fair bit of attention having the steering wheel on the right, even if many people from Malta still drive in various parts of Sicily

[Ally-vnwo]

As an Italian, I can say that you give excellent advice to tourists, at the same time showing that you love the city by putting aside bad prejudices. Thank you ❤

[njm]

I've been living in Sicily for 10 years. People are wonderful, kind, generous but fatalistic about the possibility of improvement. Public infrastructure, maintenance, trash collection, access to hospitals to name a few is abysmal. People's tolerance and acceptance of filth, chaos and poor public is amazing. A tourist passing through for a few days may not notice or care.

[TheSicilianLife]

I completely agree with the tip not to visit in August. It's so congested and many businesses are shut down for the month. Great video ~ thanks for sharing.

[-MacCat-]

Thanks for this. Super useful and very accurate information, with a touch of humour thrown in for good measure.
I thoroughly recommend that anyone thinking of visiting Palermo look at this entire vid and take heed of all your suggestions and warnings.

[CherylToth-xp]

I am a solo mature female from Australia and i just love palermo. Energetic, gritty and passionate.

[emanueletardino]

You are precious and as a Sicilian I am glad to had you as host and that you appreciated us

[natpaler]

Great video! We’ve stayed in a very nice Airbnb near Norarbartolo station and we recommend the area very much. The bus connection to the downtown was literally perfect. Our experience in early September in Mondello beach was unfortunately the worst in Sicily. Not crowded at all but our lido was just not was is tipicaly expected in Sicily. When crossing the street we figured out you just have to keep walking. If you stop you will never cross it 😅

[lucavuola]

Italy is a fascinating country, there are some problems that could easily be fixed (proper rubbish collection is not like planning a mission to Mars) but after decades are still there with zero improvement: crazy. BTW I am

[ajkoolhand]

Very nice assessment. I lived here for 2 winters and love the city. I finally figured out how to cross the street :-) You are 100% correct you have to begin crossing with out waiting. They will stop. But honestly I will never feel 100% safe crossing the street in Palermo. As far as August is concerned, I will take it a step further. I never stay in Italy in the month of August. It is absolutely the worst month to visit. I like to go home to New York. The best month for the beaches in Sicily is June, September and October. July can be great but it all depends where you go.

[tammyfitzgerald]

Thinking about coming back to my grandparents country in Palermo 🙌🙏

[paulclark]

been think doing again 20 years see how it changed i loved then see sill love it

[rahap]

Imagine having booked to go to Palermo and Mondello in August and coming across this video !! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[hannahmaebeaver]

Fact is with all its flaws italy remains #1 best vacation spots, food, amazing heritages cultures, styles, music ETC. among many other amazing things to do & see in italy.
Most beautiful ppl. In the world.

[idonthavealoginname]

Anywhere in Europe in August is like a madhouse as its a traditional time to take holidays for Europeans.I avoid it like the plague, May June or September is a better time to visit.

[AJESB]

I am glad you pointed out the dirty part of Palermo. My Husband and I we’re there 2 weeks ago. Stayed 1 night and had to leave. I was not going to spend 4 days of my holiday walking over garbage. Driving was insane. We had been driving all of Sicily, but Palermo was next level crazy drivers. We loved Sicily. Visited Catania, Syracuse, Taormina, Cefalu. We left Palermo and went to the most charming town, San Vito Lo Capo. Amazing beach, restaurants and street markets. Stayed at a hotel 1/2 price of Palermo, with ocean view. Thanks for your great video.

[krisztiannagyszeder]

We going next year march Please can you name some local very traditional restaurants and places for drinks not expensive, thanks