Events and festivals
Regattas, village festivals, performances and cultural events. Discover what makes Palermo and Sferracavallo special and find inspiration for a stay beside the sea.
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Sicilian stories, to experience by the sea.
Events, nature, food and itineraries: five themes to inspire your next stay. Start from Sferracavallo and discover Palermo, one story at a time.
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Sea and nature
Walks towards Barcarello, glimpses of Capo Gallo, beaches and Mediterranean landscapes. Ideas for combining the sea with discoveries in Sicilian nature.
Sea and nature →Food and traditions
Seafood in Sferracavallo’s trattorias, market street food, sweets and local celebrations. Stories of food and traditions to help you discover Palermo through taste.
Food and traditions →Itineraries and excursions
Routes around Palermo, coastal walks and excursions in Sicily. Gather ideas for a journey combining architecture, landscapes and local encounters.
Itineraries and excursions →News and offers
Property news, holiday ideas and proposals for a stay at Palermo Mare Holidays. A starting point for imagining your next trip to Sferracavallo.
News and offers →Stories from the Blog
Sferracavallo International Optimist Race: sail and explore Sicily
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the fifth Sferracavallo International Optimist Race welcomes young sailors from several countries. Discover the confirmed dates, how to plan a coastal stay near the sailing club, and why Palermo’s seafood, nature and winter atmosphere deserve extra time.
Read MoreFesta dei Morti in Palermo 2026: Sweet Traditions and a Seaside Stay
Discover a different side of Palermo through Festa dei Morti, a tradition linking family memories with sweets and childhood gifts. Find the events announced for 2026 and an idea for balancing time in the city with a seaside stay in Sferracavallo at Palermo Mare Holidays.
Read MoreSferracavallo in Autumn: Barcarello and Capo Gallo
Discover Sferracavallo in autumn, from Palermo’s charming fishing village to Barcarello and Capo Gallo Nature Reserve. Enjoy scenic coastal walks, hiking trails, beautiful sea views and authentic Sicilian experiences. Plan your seafront stay at Palermo Mare Holidays, close to Mondello and Palermo’s main attractions.
Read MoreSummer in Sferracavallo with Palermo Mare Holidays
The sea is waiting: book your summer stay in Sferracavallo at the best price Summer in Palermo has a very specific feeling: bright mornings by the sea, slow walks along the waterfront, fresh seafood in the village and the freedom of having the beach just a few steps away. If you are planning a holidayRead More
iQFOiL European Championships 2025 a Sferracavallo: Vivi l’evento con Palermo Mare Holidays
From November 22 to 29, 2025, the charming seaside village of Sferracavallo, just outside Palermo, will host the iQFOiL European Championships, one of the most spectacular and widely followed windsurfing competitions in Europe. The event will bring the top athletes of the Olympic iQFOiL class to Sicily for a week of thrilling races and internationalRead More
Palermo Mare Holidays | St. Cosma and Damiano’s feast in Sferracavallo – Palermo
St. Cosma and Damiano's feast in Sferracavallo The ballad of the saints and the fireworks Every year, in the last week of September, the Feast of Saints Cosma and Damiano takes place in Sferracavallo. In addition to the sea and to the delicious food, you can enjoy the famous `”ballad of the saints” and theRead More
The Capo Gallo Marine Nature Reserve: between the sea, coves, beaches, jogging, trekking, biking and trails
Visit to the Capo Gallo Marine Nature Reserve, Sferracavallo The sensation that one gets when visiting this enchanted place is that of being in the heart of the Mediterranean. To visit the Reserve you can use the entrance from the Barcarello seafront in Sferracavallo (5 minutes from Palermo Mare Holidays). The first typical aspect ofRead More
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