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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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.
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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
Sea-view coworking and training in Sferracavallo, Palermo
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Stays for Touring Club Italiano members in Sferracavallo
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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
The Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Sferracavallo
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Accommodation near Sferracavallo Sailing Club
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Group accommodation in Palermo, Sferracavallo
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