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Mondello

Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Ranked #5 of 102 attractions in Palermo
4.5 of 5 stars 127 Reviews
Type: Resort Communities, Beaches
Traveler Description: Mondello is a  great afternoon trip from Palermo.   Very short drive in the off season. Nice walk along the beach-front.  Fresh seafood can be found... more »
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Munich, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The beach is easily reachable from Palermo by bus, nice and tidy. If you want variety, also try Cefalu'. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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We drove through Mondello on a Sunday. The beaches looked beautiful with clear blue waters but since it was a hot sunny weekend the entire population of Sicily seemed to be there too. It was far too busy to get down some of the streets in a car let alone park up and go for a walk. Go there on... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Chefalu was nicer - prob an hour away on the train where this was a 30min bus ride. Nice enough More

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Moscow, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Mondello is a gorgeous little beach town. White sand and crystal clear waters. They have a great bar on the sand that plays good music and there are loads of great seafood restauraunts and icream places to pick from. Nice little market stalls along the beach too. A must see in Palermo!! Even in May it is really warm!!! Watch... More

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Vilnius
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

its better to go there late afternoon when its less people and when you can see lights lighting up. More

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Sao Paulo
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Perfect place to visit, really beautifull! The beach is great and restaurant in front of the beach is very good. More

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Perth, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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I remember this place as a child but was disappointed at just how it has been destroyed by cheap tourism. I had to go back for my memories but have no wish to return. Unfortunate, I learnt to swim at this beach. More

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Pasadena, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I was in Mondello four years ago, I will be sad if it becomes a tourist trap like so many other places I have visited. The uniqueness of this town was its difficulty to get to though very close to central Palermo. I hope it will maintain its small town local feeling. More

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Milan, Italy
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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We were eating lunch at Antico Chiosco in Mondello. Wonderful! We were six people. Pasta with sardines, swordfish rolls, caponata, beer and water. We paid just over $ 50. Great food and excellent service! The Anvico Chiosco soon turns 100 years of opening! .... Congratulations and see you next time! More

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Bethpage, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Lively people, great seafood. People eat late though, More

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