Pre-season 2025 discussion | Palermo (A) - Sat 9th Aug

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hammersmithlad said:
Cheers for the tips...decided to pull the trigger with this one & also managed to get one of the remaining match tix - although they seemed to open up another section in C32 of the stadium.

We're staying in the old town area near the lively La Vucciria district. Did you manage to visit the Ballaro market near the station & if its worth it or simply a tourist trap? Also thinking of squeezing in a day trip to either Monreale or Cefalu - any preferences? I think another poster also recommended visiting Scopello.

Reading up on the island, think the various available Sicilian street food will be ideal to soak up the beer for the trip.
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Yeah, so you'll be on the other side of Vittorio Emmanuel, the main street, from Ballaro market, but it's all walkable and super charming. Ballaro is pretty cool, lots of delicious fried seafood, and make sure to take some sun-dried tomatoes back home.

One of my favorite things we did was rent a boat and a driver and go snorkeling/boozing in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Little boats selling Aperol and beer, it was fantastic and so so beautiful

Cefalu is really pretty and has a beautiful Norman castle in the middle, and one of the best beaches, but it is touristy and gets quite crowded. I would recommend you check out Trapani and see if it interests you. Its close to Marsala and for whatever reason doenst get a lot of intl tourists.

Now I'm coming from Texas, and I'll say that Sicily in general, but Palermo specifically, in July was one of the hottest places I've experienced, so just be sure to follow the Sicilians in the shade.
 
VinceYoungisaBLUE said:
Yeah, so you'll be on the other side of Vittorio Emmanuel, the main street, from Ballaro market, but it's all walkable and super charming. Ballaro is pretty cool, lots of delicious fried seafood, and make sure to take some sun-dried tomatoes back home.

One of my favorite things we did was rent a boat and a driver and go snorkeling/boozing in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Little boats selling Aperol and beer, it was fantastic and so so beautiful

Cefalu is really pretty and has a beautiful Norman castle in the middle, and one of the best beaches, but it is touristy and gets quite crowded. I would recommend you check out Trapani and see if it interests you. Its close to Marsala and for whatever reason doenst get a lot of intl tourists.

Now I'm coming from Texas, and I'll say that Sicily in general, but Palermo specifically, in July was one of the hottest places I've experienced, so just be sure to follow the Sicilians in the shade.
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All helpful comments and advice on Palermo and Sicily . Did a family holiday last summer in Cefalu and Palermo. I cant say a bad word . Palermo is similar to Napoli , lets say its a bit " gritty" , but its wonderful at the same time. No shortages of decent bars and restaurants , cultural sights and decent people. The food is right up there and good value.
When the fixture was announced , I thought it ticked a lot of boxes, as opposed to the post season/pre season circus in America, and previous pre seasons a long way from home. And it was 2 plus hours from the UK .
In fairness , this friendly will be easily forgotten , once the proper football starts , just as the opening game at Wolves will be soon forgotten.
If you can get to Palermo, just do it if you can. I totally understand that we all have to prioritize , and pick our games.

Look forward to seeing Blues in Palermo. I'm going on the train via Napoli and Messina, rock up in Palermo Friday afternoon. Be good to meet up for a drink .

As an aside , the ticket information from City suggest it is a print-at-home-ticket. Palermo are in charge of tickets and the email distribution. Spoke to City today, and they suggested tickets could be put in your wallet etc from Palermo, in addition to the print at home process.
 
Usually pretty good at sorted cheap travel out but this one has absolutely stumped me ,has anyone managed to find anything less than £250ish return ??
 
Really looking forward to this game.

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Wrong thread, I put it there:

forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk

It's Quiet the £250m return

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/pep-guardiola-faces-tough-calls-32191728
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