Salvatore’s brother, Davide, was at the airport to drive me to his family’s Airbnb where I was welcomed by his mother, Giovanni, with a frittata, rice cakes and a plate of olives. Mine was the perfect introduction to Palermo and its hospitality.
The apartment suited my needs perfectly. The upstairs bedroom was spacious and had its own bathroom. Downstairs was a kitchen, a second bathroom and a comfortable sofabed for my friend who visited for three days. Sure, the apartment is small but it works well for two people.
The location is excellent being walking distance to theatres, markets, the Cathedral, via Maqueda and via Vittoria Emmanuel. The car park/piazza in front of the apartment was a little surprising but it provided plenty of local colour and atmosphere! Fabio, the French speaking parking attendant, was a friendly and helpful translator.
Warm thanks to Davide and the family for a charming stay in Palermo.