Is Sicily safe at night?

While Sicily is generally a safe place to visit, there are a few areas that you might want to avoid for safety reasons. Here are a few neighborhoods to watch out for and avoid: Ballarò: This neighborhood in Palermo is known for its street markets, but it can also be dangerous, especially at night.



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However, petty crimes such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, and theft from parked cars can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas. It's also important to note that there are some areas in Sicily that are known for Mafia activity, particularly in some of the larger cities.

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Places to Avoid in Sicily
  • Ballarò: This neighborhood in Palermo is known for its street markets, but it can also be dangerous, especially at night.
  • Brancaccio: This neighborhood in Palermo is considered to be one of the most dangerous areas in the city, so it's best to avoid it altogether.


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The Amalfi Coast is a great place to relax on the beach, enjoy fine dining and high-end shopping, and take in beautiful scenery. Travelers looking for more culture and history should opt to visit Sicily for their vacation.

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Both islands are amazing and Sardinian and Sicilian beaches are all gorgeous. You won't regret going to either one. Choose Sicily if: You love fascinating history and archaeology (you can find the Valley of the Temples on the west coast)

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Sicily can be almost considered a luxury vacation spot if you stay in famous towns like Taormina, however, outside of that, you can have a really wonderful trip on a tight budget.

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Sicily can be experienced in as little as three to five days if you are short on time and interested in a quick coastal retreat. However, it's much better to spend at least a week discovering this Mediterranean paradise. If you have seven days, you can explore a meaningful section of the island.

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For those that haven't yet committed to a flight, there are some key differences between west and east Sicily that you should consider first: Western Sicily has the best beaches. Eastern Sicily has the prettier towns (particularly in the south east corners, such as Noto).

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Palermo or Catania. Both Palermo and Catania are great choices for a short 2-4 day visit. Palermo has more attractions in the historic center so we recommend at least 3 days to see everything in Palermo. On the other hand, Catania's historic center can be explored in 2 days.

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As I mentioned, Rome is actually safe to walk around in at night. Coming from Chicago, I actually feel much safer walking in Rome at night than I do in Chicago. Still, it's a good idea to do your best to avoid walking any deserted streets alone at night.

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Top petty crimes and scams in Catania affecting tourists
  • Pickpocketing. Pickpocketing is an issue in the city of Catania, especially in crowded areas like markets, train stations, and touristy places. ...
  • Overpricing. ...
  • Taxi scams. ...
  • Corso Italia. ...
  • Via Crociferi. ...
  • Cibali.


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Italy is noted for its colourful and culture-rich cities, rolling hillsides and vineyards, beautiful coasts and beaches. Yet Sicily possesses some truly unique landscapes and terrain that is hard to find anywhere else in the world.

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Sicily has retained a distinct history, leading to its broad range of architecture, particular cuisine, and amalgamation of traditions. Sicily was a crossroad for so many cultures, it is hard to find another place that has been impacted by Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Romans, British, and French.

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When it comes down to cost, Sicily is a clear winner as a holiday destination if you are looking to travel on a budget when you are visiting Italy. Whilst there are many expensive and luxury accommodation options across the island, overall it's a relatively cheap part of the world to travel to and explore.

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But if you don't have a month and want to visit Palermo in one day, a mere 24 hours in the city will do to get a good taste. If you prefer to have your day organised, take a walking tour of Palermo, where you'll have the added benefit of a guide to share the city's fascinating history.

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