Hotels Bagheria, Guesthouses Bagheria and Residences Bagheria

Bagheria, an important centre of the Gulf of Palermo, is backed by the impressive promontory of Capo Zafferano. It gathers outstanding monuments of great value and some of the most beautiful Baroque villas of the whole province of Palermo.

Hotels in Bagheria give guests the possibility to take advantage of modern comforts and excellent services and facilities, while the local guest houses give them the possibility to enjoy well-kept spaces and exquisite cuisine. The local tourist offer is complemented by charming farm houses and modern residences.

Bagheria develops along the wide coastal plain that nestles on the slopes of Mount Catalfano. Cultural tourists won't miss the possibility to visit the city's splendid old town, that is peppered with outstanding monuments and buildings and sumptuous Baroque villas. Villa Cattolica, for example, hosts the important Municipal  Gallery of Modern Art, that gathers precious paintings realized by Bagheria's most illustrious citizen, that is to say the twentieth-century painter Renato Guttuso. Not to be missed are Villa Naselli d’Aragona, Villa San Cataldo, Villa Butera and Inguaggiato Palace. Bagheria's most beautiful historical palace is the curious Villa Palagonia, that is particularly known for its collection of statues depicting monstruous characters. Bagheria was the backdrop to many historical films on Sicily, such as Johnny Stecchino, The Leopard and The Godfather. In 2009, the director Giuseppe Tornatore, that was born in Bagheria, dedicated the film Baarìa to his native town.
Tourists flocking to Bagheria will be spoilt for choice. The city makes the ideal base for reaching Palermo, Cefalù and the important archaeological sites of Solunto. Furthermore, it is situated a short distance from the most beautiful beaches of Capo Zafferano, spectacular promontories and impressive rock spurs overlooking the coastline.