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Mondello: Traveler Reviews

Viale Regina Elena, 90151 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Ranked #25 of 105 attractions in Palermo
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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Melbourne, Australia
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“Felt like a local”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

I loved catching the bus to Mondello each day from Palermo. I felt like a local as not many people spoke english, if any. Mondello has a long stretch of beach with a scenic view around of the surrounding mountains. We were there during a busy holiday period so the beach was always crowded. I still loved it though. The only negative was the constant yelling of hawkers going up and down the beach all day long. But, as annoying as it is to hear the same thing yelled over and over, it does mean that you don't even have to leave the beach to get food or drinks. Also, if you're heading to Mondello for the beach, just make sure you get there early in the morning as you will find it difficult to find a place on the sand if you come to late. Most of the beach is also taken up by seasonal or yearly "subscribers" who are guaranteed a sunbed in an allocated area in which only members can access. This leaves only a thin strip of sand for non-subscribers hence the crowdyness.

Visited July 2012
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Watford, UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Nice beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Pleasant town, nice beach & scenery. Take care which bus you get. Ours took well over 1 hour to get there via other villages, but the more direct bus back only took about 20 mins!

Visited September 2012
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Leidschendam, The Netherlands
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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“nice sandy beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

Sandy beach, crystal clear water. Parking was free but won't be easy to find in peak season. About 20 min by car from Palermo.

Visited September 2012
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London, United Kingdom
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“lovely beach and walks”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

The bay is beautiful and we went twice on the bus to Mondello. The first time it was mid-week and it was very quiet and peaceful in October but very pleasant. The second time, a Saturday, was buzzy and fun watching the Sicilians at play on the beach in late October. We had a lovely meal in Pasticceria Alba and it was great fun.

Visited October 2012
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New York
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“Mondello Beach in Sicily”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

Mondello beach is an area visited by travelers but also locals go there with their family to enjoy the beach atmosphere and to relax and have a gelato. The local fisherman sell some of the fish that they caught there. It is a humble place but nice to visit.

Visited October 2012
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