Sferracavallo is a tiny village included in the Isola delle Femmine – Capo Gallo Nature Reserve.
Placed at the foot of the Mount Capo Gallo, Sferracavallo is part of the province of Palermo, close to the Mondello beaches. Founded in the 15th century by a group of fishermen, this small village was called “Calandria”.
Today it is well known for its tasty and traditional fish restaurants located in front of the sea. It is included in the Isola delle Femmine – Capo Gallo Nature Reserve.
The most important cultural attractions are:
The two watchtowers built in the 14th and 15th century. The village has impressive ancient aristocratic buildings such as the Arezzo, Maggiore Amaria and Palazzotto Villas built in the 19th century.
Close to the village it is possible to visit its ancient caves which include impressive Prehistoric findings. The most important caverns are: the Grotta dell’Impiccato, Grotta del Pecoraro, Grotta Conza.
People live here:
it is part of the Comune of Palermo
Attractions:
Festa dei SS. Cosma e Damiano, an holy celebration
How to get there:
By Car
From Palermo
Get on E90 to Via Nicoletti Rosario/SS113. Take the exit toward Palermo Centro/Mondello/Sferracavallo.
Accommodations:
Hotel Bellevue Palermo 3*
http://www.hotelbellevuepalermo.com/
B&B Barcarello
Via Scalo di Sferracavallo 6, 90147
Home Holiday Marina
Via Barcarello, 89, 90148
B&B Oltremare
Via Plauto 13, 90147
Restaurants:
Rosso Di Sera Food Wine
https://www.facebook.com/RossoDiSeraFoodWineSferracavallo/info?tab=overview#_=_
La Piazzetta Pizzeria
Piazza Marina di Sferracavallo, 3, 90147 Palermo
Ph. 091 691 4645
La Perla
http://laperladisferracavallo.blogspot.it/#_=_
Ai Sapori del Golfo https://www.facebook.com/AI-Sapori-DEL-Golfo-384522214909715/timeline/#_=_
Trattoria il Delfino
http://www.trattoriaildelfino.com/
Trattoria Tempation http://www.trattoriatemptation.com/
Alla Corte dei Normanni
Via Catullo, 1, 90147
Ph. 091 691 2051
Antica Trattoria
Via Torretta, 17, 90147
La Perla del Mare
https://www.facebook.com/laperladelmaresferracavallo?fref=ts
Beaches: