On the edge of the Vucciria and dating back to 1890, this restaurant -- its two small rooms usually crowded with a mix of tourists and locals -- is one of Palermo's oldest. You... more
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Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele 175, Vucciria, Palermo, Italy
Telephone: 091 321655
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On the edge of the Vucciria and dating back to 1890, this restaurant -- its two small rooms usually crowded with a mix of tourists and locals -- is one of Palermo's oldest. You can't go wrong with Sicilian classics like pasta alle sarde (with fresh sardines, raisins, and pine nuts), carni bollite (boiled meats), or zuppa di pesce (fish stew). The risotto with mushrooms or asparagus is also a standout.
Advantages: A unique and quaint hotel... Disadvantages: Lacking a few mod-cons...
...We stayed in this hotel for a few days while on a little tour of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico, including visits to Cancun (don't bother), Playa del Carmen & Cozumel (much better) and the amazing ancient Mayan ruins at Uxmal, Chitzen Itza and Tulum. (I'll try and get round to reviewing all these later...)
We arrived by taxi from Merida airport (a short journey), having flown in from Cancun, where we had arrived in Mexico the day before, and were delighed with what we found, a massive improvement of the brash touristy-ness of Cancun !
The Casadel Balam Hotel was formerly the family home of Fernando Barbachano Peon, pioneer of Mexican tourism. A blend of Mexican tiles, terracotta and wrought iron, it has a small pool in a walled courtyand, complete with a stone carved fountain and tropical plants, a restaurant and bar, along...
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Advantages: Beautiful places, tropical beaches sun in summer, snow in winter! Perfect! Disadvantages: Not much to do in some places.
...province. The architecture is very dramatic and you can still feel the luxury and gloriousness despite the years that have rolled by. A visit to Dionigi's Ear (dee-OHR-knee-jee) and the other caves is a must. These caves are manmade and the Ancient Greeks used the hewn stone as building blocks for the town. The caves were then used as prisons.
And finally… save the best 'til last…
--- Trapani - (TRAH-pa-nee) One of the most excellent provinces. Located in the extreme West of Sicily, this region is well known for its wine production. One place that you MUST visit is the beautiful town of Castellmaro del Golfo. The scenery is unparalleled and is worth the journey, especially as it's so close to Palermo.
Selinunte (seh-lee-NOON-teh) boasts the best ruins in the whole of the country. Hundreds of temples and theatres, most still standing...
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Advantages: Beautiful, Unique and great value for money Disadvantages: None, in my view, the prettiest place in the world!
...street. The cheerful aria's of the stereotypical moped passing by. The sound of friends, culture and peace.
The previous night there had been a small group of musicians playing outside a café right below me. They had played typical Italian music and also classics such as the theme from 'The Godfather'. I had sat out on the balcony that evening and listened. There had been many people dancing and everyone was joyful. Essentially, for me, Sicily.
(A single room at the Hotel Del Corso, Taormina, stands at a rate of 90 Euros per person, per night. Each room offers Shower/Bath, Air conditioning, Satellite TV, Hairdryers and a fantastic view over one of the prettiest towns in the world. You have no problem finding somewhere to eat in the evenings, as Taormina hosts hundreds of restaurants and pizzarias serving fresh and local dishes...
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