Sicily in August? Visiting Cefalu during Ferragosto in Italy!

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In this episode, we brave the city of Cefalu during Ferragosto! It is the busiest Italian public holiday of the year, as is the whole month of August in Sicily! We compare the beaches and a few other spots we visited back in June, as well as take note of other changes you can expect from one of Sicily’s most popular coastal cities during this time!
Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated on 15 August in all of Italy. It originates from the festival of emperor Augustus, who made the 1st of August a day of rest after weeks of hard work in the agricultural sector. As the festivity was created for political reasons, the Catholic Church decided to move the festivity to the 15th of August as it is the Assumption of Mary.
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@flocastro-wright6417 2 года назад

If you want to go to a Sicilian beach *during ferragosto*… here are my picks 1. San Leone - not as many people and the sand won’t fry your feet (don’t know why) 2. Pay for a beach club seat at Cefalú or Mondello (sand gets piping hot) 3. Fontane Bianchi - near Syracuse, so def worth a visit. Cefalú is usually my go-to for June/July.

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you, Flo. We are sure a lot of people are going to find your advice helpful! 🥰

@francescoaurilio1311 2 года назад

I am from Palermo and generally on the days of 14,15 and 16 August I do not go to the sea because there are too many people but I understand that for tourists it is different ... they are on vacation and that's okay. You are right when you say that the most relaxing summer months in Sicily are June, July and September. In these months the sea is more beautiful!

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

True Francesco, holidays would be different if you're a tourist because you have limited time 😅 We love Palermo, stay safe friend!

@_jessienicole_ 2 года назад

Is it too cold in no November to be in the water?

@francescoaurilio1311 2 года назад

@@_jessienicole_ the air temperature here is never too cold but the sea water is a bit cold but if the days were hot during your holiday it could be that bathing is pleasant. I have never bathed in November but someone does it on a beautiful day.

@MichaelandJustin 2 года назад

We are addicted to you two and your adventures….love, love, love , xoxo Justin & Michael

@mojganjazayeri1862 2 года назад

Great video thank you looking forward to seeing more.

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you, Mojgan! 🥰

@Rebekahlow 2 года назад

Love the videos of Sicily!! Thanks so much!!! Love from Vermont

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you, Rebekah! 🥰

@almohnnadfaqyh6441 2 года назад

Every day new information, new culture, different customs and traditions, I really thank you for the cultural, tourist and definitely visual doses you always give us ❤️ Every day I learn something more beautiful from you, really you are the best .

@almohnnadfaqyh6441 2 года назад

@Smart Students Yes exactly ❤️🤩

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you very much, Almohnnad! Your words truly mean a lot to us! 🥰

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

🍕If you're enjoying our content and would like to help fuel us on our adventure through Italy, you can buy us a small pizza! 😊🇮🇹buymeacoffee.com/theglobalexpats Next up, we continue our journey in Cefalu on the hunt to find a few Sicilian desserts and sweet treats! 🍰 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LMs6ceKkm_U.html

@saracacciato6486 2 года назад

Next year come to Bronte and try PISTACCHIO🙏❤

@giovannapardi6579 2 года назад

Grazie a voi.

@AsiaCityTour 2 года назад

I am appreciated with your exploring the best experience in Italy supper love from Sihanoukville Cambodia

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you! 🥰

@johnfbremerjr 2 года назад

We usually wait until the middle of September so we can catch the last two weeks of the Lidos when it isn't so hot.

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Ahh yea that’s probably the perfect time to come, John! 👌🏻🇮🇹

@SantEliaparadise 2 года назад

Great video guys ' I never go to Cefalu in August ' I prefer May June or September but i suppose anytime it's good enough to visit beautiful Sicily 🤩 🇮🇹✌

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thanks Fred! 🤗 And yes, that’s a good point! 😂🇮🇹

@isabelled9864 2 года назад

My parents were both here for this holiday and they said it was crazy. I'm going in 2 weeks so hopefully it'll be nice and calm :) I havent been in such a long time, I'm so excited to see it again

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Hey Isabelle, that sounds awesome and we hope you have an incredible time on holiday! Are you in Cefalu yet? 🥰🇮🇹

@lifewithgrandmabev 2 года назад

Love your videos.

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you so much Bev! 🥰

@dojocho1894 Год назад

after covid I have learned to enjoy all the people and the good times...its wonderful

@nikolnegrieva177 2 года назад

I love Sicily so much....and your videos are amazing...❤❤❤

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you so much Nikol! 🥰 Sicily is heaven on earth! 😍🇮🇹

@nikolnegrieva177 2 года назад

@@TheGlobalExpats Yes, i agree with you... can't wait for the next video....❤❤❤

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

🥰❤️

@estherkisob9919 2 года назад

I have just discovered your channel and I like your tours. You've got a new subscriber, I have done so after I also watched yours part 1 tour of Catania. Here, I don't think it's any different from other places in Europe. In August everywhere is crowded, that's when they all go on vacation. Thanks for this video.

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you so much Esther, that means a lot! 🥰 Yes, August seems to be the craziest and busiest month everywhere, especially on the coast! 😅

@edoardorubino907 2 года назад

If you go back to Cefalu', I suggest you visit gelateria di noto, right at the end of the lungomare. Great video!

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you, Edoardo. We will visit it the next time we are there! 🥰

@josephgholami5010 2 года назад

Thanks we will be there on August 28th

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

It should be less busy by the end of the month - we hope you have an awesome trip! 🤗🇮🇹

@kolijx 2 года назад

Amazing Sicily

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

It really is! 😍

@TelegraphRoadWhittier 8 дней назад

I remember my relatives saying how cold the water was in September 2007 when i was in agrigento and we went to the beach...i told them, come to the westerly beaches in rhode island if you wanna see cold, this was like bath water to me!😂😂😂

@CaptainJezzaHams 2 года назад

I love the Italian road trip, it doesn't seem that you guys are working during the trip so are you guys funding it through savings alone?

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Thank you so much Andrea! 🥰 Yes, we are currently living off of our savings, just focusing on making our videos 🤓🇮🇹

@lucianoemanuele324 2 года назад

Thanks for reminding me never to go to Sicily in August!

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Haha it’s still beautiful at least! 😂🇮🇹

@louisar4227 Год назад

Does this last the whole month or is it just for the 14th through the 16th? I’m considering coming down with my boyfriend the very last week of August, on the 28th. I wonder if it will still be this crazy. It’s between Sicily, Puglia and Sardegna. any advice helps! 😊 Also, can you share about what temperature it was while you were there? Our other concern is the heat. We went to Sevilla last early September, it was so hot that it was almost unenjoyable (35 C).

@markygeenius 2 года назад

And just like that i didnt want to go to scilly in August... Ever. June looks fine though lol

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

We don't blame you, Mark. June is definitely a lot better! 😅

@Gfysimpletons 2 года назад

If the line is long, I’ll give someone in the front of the line a couple bucks to grab me a water or soda. Works every time. Your videos are awesome!! 👍

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Not a bad idea, Clintd! 😂👌🏻 and thanks so much! 🥰

@annamariamiciotto5616 2 года назад

I'm from Cefalù and usually I don't go to the beach on 14,15 and 16 August. I understand that for tourists it is different but there are really too many people. However i like your videos and i appreciate the fact that you like Cefalù but also all of Sicily.

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

We understand what you mean, Anna Maria, it was way too busy to have a fun beach day! Thank you for the support, Sicily is incredible! 🥰

@DottssaG 2 года назад

Would you say 6, 7 of August is ok tho??

@gab7533 2 года назад

Hi, I live in Cefalù and it's pretty fun to hear about my city from tourists like you... I mean, you visited it twice so you can explain it better than every other "one-week" tourists. As a resident, I hate this time of the year because of the traffic, the noise, the general caos and, especially in these troubling times, people whose not follow the rules, increasing infections and pollution. (I'm not pointing any finger on you or on foreigners, most of the time those people came from Italy or even from Sicily. In general, we try to escape from Cefalù towards the countryside. On the other hand, I know for sure that some people love this type of caos, for example this winter i was walking around my University campus in Palermo talking about Cefalù and one my colleagues sad: "aaw, I LOVE Cefalù, I love the summer caos, the streets full of people etc." At least the caos helps economy. I think that's enough complaint😂 You sad a couple of true thing and i really appreciate that: 1) Bathrooms My girlfriend this winter visited Austria and there the public bathrooms were almost better then the one she had at home. Here in Sicily they sucks. The situation slightly improves in stores and shopping centres, but there's room for improvement. 2) Coming before or after summer The whether is perfect (but sometimes it rains a bit or it could be a bit windy), everything is cheaper and moving is a lot easier! Hope you attract some good tourists like you in Cefalù and in Italy! Advice for visiting Cefalù and Sicily in general: 1) Live the adventure! Don't make too much plans, once you arrived, explore! Enter everywhere, try speaking italian, enter in the mood and live as we live everyday! 2) What about eating? Street food is the obvious choice, but, apart from being bad for your health if eaten everyday, it represent a little part of our menù. Try exploring restaurants on Google Maps. If you'd like to make a reservation you can use "The Fork" (I don't know if it's know outside of Italy); it also offers reviews, photos and some discount. In touristic areas many restaurant use it. Hope this was a bit helpful. BTW, what did you visited? Keep up the good work!

@EuropeNordeste 2 года назад

Wow, after reading your message here, I decided to visit Cefalu.

@chowdharysaab1673 2 года назад

I am from India. I like Italy very much and want to visit sicily. I am vegetarian. Are there much options available for vegetarians in sicily (Italy) .

@gab7533 2 года назад

@@chowdharysaab1673 There are lots of vegetarian alternatives here in sicily, for example: "Brioche and Granita" for breakfast (Brioche and crushed ice with fruit taste, it's hard to explain in english); "Pasta alla norma" (it's pasta with tomato souce and fried eggplants); "Caponata" as side dish (it's a mixture of vegetables such as eggplants with tomato sauce, onion, capers, sugar and vinegar); "Pasta with Tenerumi" (Pasta with green vegetables); "Pane and Panelle" (it's a sandwich with panelle, that are made by chickpeas); "Cassata Siciliana" for dessert (it's a cake made out of ricotta and lots of sugar, but there is a more lightish one, the "Cassata Monacale") and many more. There are also the typical food made with meat, like the "Arancina", but now you can find a vegetarian alternative in the big "shops". Then, if you can eat fish (some vegetarians here actually do eat fish) you can eat almost everything

@chowdharysaab1673 2 года назад

@@gab7533 Thanks a lot for this information. Surely I would like to visit Sicily. Thank again.

@carrieannwarby3485 Год назад

What about the end of August, start of September. We are going to Italy from August 23rd for 27 days.

@srproduction7728 2 года назад

BIG Love From India Bro 😎

@SapphireBlueTravelExplores 2 года назад

How busy was that beach?😮 Love the comparisons between your two trips.

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Yeah it was crazy! Definitely not for a relaxing beach day 😅 Thank you guys!

@SapphireBlueTravelExplores 2 года назад

@@TheGlobalExpats stay safe

@MichelePonte 2 года назад

Sicilian food is unbelievable, too delicious!

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

We completely agree Michele! 😍

@chowdharysaab1673 2 года назад

Hi I am from India. Please mention that where are you from? I love Italy especially Sicily. Want to visit there. Please suggest some food for vegetarians in Sicily. I am vegetarian. I recently watched some of your videos on RU-vid. All the videos are amazing, enchanting and informative. You both describe so well that how to go , what to eat, what to see and where to stay. I have subscribed your channel. One suggestion please make some videos on The Godfather (all time Hollywood hit) filming locations. It will be nice. Love from India to both of you. ❤👍🙏🏻

@kangempichannel 2 года назад

amazing ITALIA

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

Yes! 😍🇮🇹

@vincenzoenzo5008 2 года назад

007 is coming!!

@paolotubo74 2 года назад

aahaha come on, choosing to go in Ferragosto is crazy. Moreover, many people stayed in Italy because of the Covid, so it's not a surprise

@TheGlobalExpats 2 года назад

That makes sense, Paolo. Haha yeah we chose to go during Ferragosto to see how busy it was... we were not disappointed! 😂

@ShortbreadPug 4 месяца назад

2:16 delicious view of matteo

@Dubnside 2 года назад

I was at Cefalu on the 6th of August, regretted it almost as soon as I got off the train due to the crowds, apart from the risk of catching Covid19 with all the people, it really was the complete wrong time to go there, the beaches were jam packed, the Police had the beach entrance blocked due to crowds and all the restaurants were filling up..... All Italian tourists so adds to the feeling that you really shouldn't be there... Would go again but in mid/late September..

@jenniferdavies8910 2 года назад

Lovely to see how elegantly dressed the Italians are even when at the market or casual lunch. Very rare to see men in vests. Love the Italian cu,true.