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In Palermo, there's more to an evening walk than meets the eye

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).

It’s Friday evening and the midsummer heat is at last beginning to fade. On central Via Maqueda, amid Baroque churches and dilapidated palazzi (grand buildings), everyone is outside. Pensioners, parents, teenagers and toddlers are all here on this long, pedestrianised street — and no-one is going anywhere in a hurry. Not even the bride who saunters through the crowd in a spray of sequins and white lace. Judging by the scowl on her maid of honour’s face, she’s late. But she doesn’t seem to care. Clearly, all that matters is that everybody sees her. Right here, right now — in a street thronging with her fellow Palermitans.

Welcome to the city’s passeggiata, the Italian ritual of dressing up, going for a walk and checking everyone out. The wonder of the tradition in the Sicilian capital is not so much that it’s so busy, but that it’s happening at all. Only 25 years ago, Palermo’s historic core was largely shuttered after dark. The 2001 edition of the Rough Guide to Italy was baffled by the silence. ‘The strangest thing about Palermo’s fast lifestyle is that it virtually stops at around 8pm,’ it notes.

Not anymore.“It was the Erasmus Programme that began the change,” says Marco Romeo, of Streaty food tours, when I meet him for a beer in nearby Piazza Sant’Onofrio. He’s been leading street food and restaurant tours through his hometown since 2013, and he remembers well the days when Via Maqueda was shuttered at night. Petty crime was rife in this district controlled by the mafia. Until, bit by bit, a new wave of visiting university students from across the European Union began to change the tone. “They wanted to go out at night like they did back home,” he says. “So bars began to open up to cater to them.”

The turning point came 10 years ago, when the city’s anti-Mafia mayor, Leoluca Orlando, was in office. He prioritised cleaning up the city, as well as pushing for UNESCO recognition of Palermo’s palaces and churches, several of which fuse both Christian and Islamic traditions of art. One of the prerequisites for World Heritage status is good pedestrian access — so his administration closed two of the city’s key inner-city streets to traffic.

One was Via Maqueda, the other Via Vittorio Emanuele, an ancient axis connecting the harbour with the monumental Porta Nuova gate. Because they’re so straight, both are natural promenades, and soon life was flooding along them, petty crime having been elbowed off by the buzzing crowds. With it came a kaleidoscope of brightly lit pizzerias, cafes and bars, turning the traditional passeggiata into the natural overture to a big night out.

To join in, you only need wander these thoroughfares — as I do after my chat with Marco. I start with a glass of Carricante, a mineral white wine from Mount Etna, at Dal Barone on Via Alessandro Paternostro, just off Via Vittorio Emanuele. It’s a pocket-sized organic wine bar, and most of the customers are spilling onto the pavement. To my right, the street curves in a cacophony of chatter and cocktails.

Last autumn, the Palermitan passeggiata scene had a sudden growth spurt out towards La Cala, the oldest part of its harbour. Here, the sleek, new Palermo Marina Yachting development has flat-topped, glass-walled restaurants. Some say it belongs in Dubai, but that hasn’t stopped the crowds from heading here after dark. I grab a late-night pistacchio gelato and join the masses of Palermitans outside, agog at the light show that washes colour into the marina’s surging fountains.

On my way back to Palermo’s historic centre, I cross busy Via Cala and stumble across something rawer and less varnished at Via Chiavetteri. Choked with restaurant tables, it echoes with the voice of a singer performing at Honey Rum bar. She’s giving a full-throated rendition of Italy’s 2023 Eurovision entry, Due Vite (‘Two Lives’). Many in the audience know the words by heart. The energy of this resurgent city is palpable, and so the night goes on.

How to do it: Real Holidays has a three-night, tailor-made break in Palermo from £850 per person, B&B, including flights and a street food tour. Alternatively, stay at Palazzo Natoli , just off Via Vittorio Emanuele, from €143 (£122), B&B. Streaty’s tours from €64 (£55) per person. This story was created with the support of Real Holidays and Palazzo Natoli.

Published in the October 2024 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). To subscribe to  National Geographic Traveller  (UK) magazine click here . (Available in select countries only).

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Morettino Coffee Lab at the new Marina Yachting in Palermo

The New Palermo Marina Yachting: A Mega Project of Urban Regeneration

The recent news about the opening of the Marina Yachting in Palermo has brought a wave of excitement to the city. This new infrastructure not only reconnects the people of Palermo with the sea but also revitalizes the urban landscape with a stunning regeneration project. With a significant investment of 30 million, the Marina Yachting boasts a range of amenities including a spa, an amphitheater, a conference center, and even Italy’s largest musical fountain.

One of the highlights of the Marina Yachting is the array of dining options available. From renowned restaurants to quaint cafes, there is something for every palate. Among the establishments set to open is Morettino Coffee Lab, a specialty coffee roastery that has been making waves in the coffee scene.

Morettino Coffee Lab traces its roots back to the 1920s when Angelo Morettino ran a family-owned spice and colonial shop in San Lorenzo ai Colli, Palermo. Over the years, the business evolved into a full-fledged coffee roastery, gaining popularity among coffee connoisseurs and high society. In the 1990s, the company underwent a transformation with a move to a modern production facility, paving the way for international expansion.

Today, Morettino Coffee Lab stands as a testament to the fourth generation’s commitment to innovation and quality. The lab specializes in roasting small batches of premium high-altitude coffees using eco-friendly hot air roasters, resulting in exquisite single-origin and blended specialty coffees. Beyond roasting, Morettino Coffee Lab has also ventured into the realm of coffee culture, exploring new roasting profiles and consumption experiences.

With the opening of the first Morettino Coffee Lab cafe at the Marina Yachting, coffee enthusiasts can look forward to a unique and sustainable coffee experience. Embracing a blend of international influences and Mediterranean charm, the cafe aims to elevate coffee consumption into a ritualistic and sensory journey. From carefully crafted espressos to micro-lot Arabica beans roasted on-site, Morettino Coffee Lab promises a coffee experience that transcends the ordinary.

As a coffee aficionado, I can’t wait to visit Morettino Coffee Lab at the Marina Yachting and indulge in their specialty coffees. While I have a soft spot for Milagrosa Single Estate coffee from Jerico, Colombia, I’m excited to explore the flavors and aromas of Morettino’s offerings. If you’re in Palermo, be sure to stop by Morettino Coffee Lab for a coffee experience like no other.

For more information about Morettino Coffee Lab and their range of specialty coffees, visit their website at cafemilagrosa.com. Cheers to a new era of coffee culture at the Marina Yachting in Palermo!

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For adults, as an alternative to Spritz, we can offer water or Coca Cola. But if you let us know in advance (within 24 hours at the latest) we can provide you with fruit juices.

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During each stop we make, you will have the opportunity to snorkel, and we will provide you with all the necessary equipment, including masks, noodles and underwater scooters.

It will be an exciting opportunity to explore the underwater wonders and have an unforgettable experience.

We recommend that you bring a swimming costume, a beach towel, a hat and sunscreen.

These are suggestions to ensure your comfort and safety during the excursion, but it all depends on your personal preferences.

No, it is not necessary to wear shoes on board as we will be barefoot and will not touch the beach or  rocks.

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Marina Villa Igiea is the yacht harbour of Palermo. Its strategic location, in the heart of the Mediterranean, makes it a reference point for countless routes. Few steps away from down town and only fourty minutes by car from the international airport of Palermo, Marina Villa Igiea offers 400 fully equipped berths for boats up to 75 meters, while a new pier will soon welcome megayachts up to 120 meters LOA.

An impressive project of expansion and improvement of services is gradually turning the place into one of the most prestigious and important marinas in the Med.

Being part of the scenic district Acquasanta, north of the industrial port, Marina Villa Igiea is sheltered by the mountains surrounding Palermo and by two breakwaters. The famous, luxurious, five stars Grand Hotel Villa Igiea is located just behind the harbour.

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