Santa Flavia has always had a special relationship with the sea. It all began with the ancient Phoenicians, who founded a trading settlement which grew into the ancient city of Solunto.
Nowadays Santa Flavia is a middle-class suburb of Palermo. Its residents are commuters who work in Palermo and workers in one of Sicily's largest fishing ports nearby.
This closeness to the sea and the city are what makes Santa Flavia one of Sicily's most appealing tourist destinations. It is perfect for those who want to combine a beach holiday with more – and this "more" is not just Palermo, but also includes the vast Madonie nature reserve just up the road and the spectacular salt marshes of Trapani.
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Casa Panorama - holiday apartment (small penthouse with stunning panorama)
Casa Chloé - 2 holiday apartments (1 with large roof terrace)
Casa Enza - holiday apartment (small penthouse with huge terrace)
B&B Siciliò
Santa Flavia Railway Station - the official name is "S. Flavia-Solunto-Porticello".
Tabaccheria - you can buy Trenitalia railway tickets here.
dito
The garden of Villa Filangeri is one of the most beautiful and restful places in Santa Flavia.
Villa Filangeri The aristocratic Filangeri family founded Santa Flavia in the mid 17th century. Their villa is now the seat of the local council offices.
Solunto is the only ancient settlement in Sicily whose basic layout is still intact.
Pizzeria "Antica Caffetteria dell'Angolo". Good food in a down-to-earth restaurant.
Filling station
Bar "Basilica". Socializing in the evenings – pizza as well.
Bar "Dolce Vita"
Bakery - offers also family pizzas to take away.
Bar "Celona"
Hardware, batteries, glue and tools
Household articles
Supermarket
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables
First aid
Fresh fruits and vegetables
"Mille Sapori" - Coffee and delicacies (new). Great for small gifts. Bonus: honey and coffee from Santa Flavia
Bicycle shop "Cicli Morici"
Flower shop "Piante e Fiori Venturi"
Bar, restaurant and pizzeria "Babilonia". Good food in a down-to-earth restaurant.
Butcher "da Ernesto"
Pharmacy
Restaurant and pizzeria "Tanit". One of the best restaurants in town.
Bar "Cafè Solunto"
Restaurant and pizzeria "Gast Haus" overlooking the sea.
Ice and crepes
Pizzeria
Open-air bar
Pizzeria and restaurant "Kantuccio" in the harbor Porticello.
Lounge bar
Fish restaurant "Al Faro Verde" overlooking the sea. Sicilians travel great distances to eat here.
Pizzeria "La Punta" on the promontory of the Borgo di Santa Nicolicchia. During the summertime you can sit right at the water's edge.
Open-air bars
Pizzeria and restaurant "Can Caus" managed by young, motivated staff. It has an extremely large terrace and indoor panoramic views too. Highly recommended. Inside view.
Pizzeria "Antica Solunto" at an altitude of 100m. You can eat on a large terrace with breathtaking views of the mountains and the sea, which is open in summer and closed in with glass during the winter.
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