Italian villages
Gangi, the stone village hanging from the Madonie
Gangi, a stone village perched on the Madonie near Palermo: alleys, ancient roofs and a slow, silent Sicily, without mass tourism.
Very quiet Jun 21, 2026Tourism in the province of Palermo
The province of Palermo (Sicily) is not very crowded: 3,2 tourist arrivals per inhabitant per year (69th out of 107 Italian provinces, Eurostat data 2023).
Little-known destinations in the province of Palermo
City corners
La Kalsa and La Cala: Arab courtyards in Palermo's old harbour
In Palermo's old harbour, the alleys of the Kalsa and the hidden courtyards of La Cala reveal an intimate city, between Arab stonework and hanging washing.
Very quiet Jun 21, 2026
Abbeys, hermitages and sanctuaries
San Giovanni degli Eremiti: red domes and an Arab garden in Palermo
In Palermo's Albergheria, San Giovanni degli Eremiti combines red domes with an Arab-Norman cloister and garden, far from the crowds.
Very quiet Jun 23, 2026