{"id":4810,"date":"2025-04-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.locautorent.com\/blog\/weekend-in-sicily-what-to-see-and-where-to-go-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:50:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:50:48","slug":"weekend-in-sicily-what-to-see-and-where-to-go-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/blog\/weekend-in-sicily-what-to-see-and-where-to-go-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend in Sicily: what to see and where to go"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your weekend in Sicily starts in Palermo
\nLand in Palermo and dive straight into the historic heart of the city: the Norman Palace with the Palatine Chapel will leave you breathless, while the historic Ballar\u00f2 market<\/strong> is the ideal spot for a truly authentic taste of Sicily\u2019s famous street food. In the evening, enjoy a seaside stroll and dinner in Mondello, and on Sunday, visit the Monreale Cathedral with its golden mosaics. Return to Palermo for one last bite of local cuisine<\/strong> before heading back: arancine<\/em>, pane ca’ meusa<\/em>, panelle<\/em> and crocch\u00e8<\/em>, sarde a beccafico<\/em>, cannoli<\/em> and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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If your sicilian weekend starts in Catania
\nCatania welcomes you with the majestic Piazza del Duomo and the lively Via Etnea<\/strong>, a bustling cultural and shopping street that cuts through the city\u2019s historic center. It’s famous for its caf\u00e9s, baroque monuments, and, as the name suggests, its views of Mount Etna. Don\u2019t miss the unique atmosphere of the Pescheria market for a quick and tasty lunch, and in the evening, take a walk through the lit-up historic center. On Sunday, enjoy an excursion to Taormina, with its Greek Theatre and breathtaking views of Etna and the sea. Before heading back to Catania for your flight, take time to soak in the charm of Corso Umberto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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If your weekend in Sicily starts in Trapani
\nIf your flight lands in Trapani, spend the afternoon exploring the magical Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco, a unique landscape dotted with windmills. In the evening, enjoy a delicious fish couscous at a local restaurant. On Sunday, take a hydrofoil to Favignana, rent a bike, and explore its stunning coves such as Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra. If the weather isn\u2019t on your side, you can instead visit Trapani\u2019s historic monuments, such as the Cathedral of San Lorenzo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Even with just a weekend, Sicily will give you unforgettable memories and leave you wanting to return. Once you\u2019ve booked your flight, you can rent a car for full freedom of movement by heading to one of Locauto\u2019s conveniently located offices across Sicily:
\n\u2022 Car Rental Palermo<\/a>
\n\u2022 Car Rental Catania<\/a>
\n\u2022 Car Rental Trapani Airport<\/a>
\n\u2022 Car Rental Messina<\/a>
\n\u2022 Car Rental Syracuse<\/a>
\n\u2022 Car Rental Milazzo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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