Life in Salerno vs Life in Palermo

In this video I share what life is like in Salerno vs life in Palermo.
Having spent four years living in Salerno and now two years in Palermo, there's a few things I've noticed, that are both glaringly different and strikingly similar, between these two Southern Italian cities. If you're thinking about visiting Salerno or Palermo, then watch this video to decide which city is better for you!
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Cleanliness
03:37 Food
04:55 Beaches
06:25 Entertainment
08:55 Weather
11:36 Holiday Destination
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WHO I AM:
Hi I’m Claire, aka Ms Britaly! In 2018, I decided I wanted to change my life and relocate to Italy. I didn't know anyone there, I didn't speak the language and I had only visited the country twice before. Just eight months after I had made this decision, I packed up my suitcases and moved solo from London to Italy, embarking on my very first Expat experience. On paper it sounds completely bonkers but in reality it was the making of me.
On this channel I share with you the beauty and reality of everyday life, here in South Italy. I also share insider tips for visiting South Italy, so that you can get the most out of your Italian experience!

[@AR-di8pf]

This is Italy for you - culture, habits, mentality everything can change just from one town to other.

[@MsBritaly]

Absolutely!

[@InvestedAdventure]

Haha, the trash situation in Palermo is exactly what I remember! Salerno seemed spotless in comparison. But seriously, that beach in Mondello is unreal - clear water like the Caribbean! Palermo definitely has a ton of energy, but I gotta say, finding hidden nightlife gems in Salerno was pretty fun too. Tough choice for a holiday destination - both have so much to offer! 🇮🇹 What are you leaning towards?

[@MsBritaly]

It’s so hard to choose - both offer something very different. If you want the possibility to explore more of Italy - Salerno is the best base for this. If you want to experience a part of Italy that doesn’t even feel like Italy - come to Palermo!

[@patrickthurston8811]

I was in Palermo in May, I didn’t think I would like the city but I really did in the end. It’s a crazy place though lol

[@MsBritaly]

Yes! It is a great place

[@Freddels1]

We went to Palermo for the first time last November. We fell in love with the city. The architectural beauty was phenomenal. We are going back this October.

[@Freddels1]

We tended to eat in the Vucciria Market area. We also found a nice restaurant at the marina. Any restaurant recommendations?

[@MsBritaly]

Yes, it’s a beautiful place! Enjoy your second trip back!

[@Freddels1]

@@MsBritaly Thanks. We just booked a few nights in Salerno, too.

[@lucianomustaro3440]

Consentimi di farti i miei complimenti per le recensioni oneste ed equilibrate. Io sono di Salerno e ho vissuto per qualche anno a Palermo e sono perfettamente d accordo sulle cose che hai descritto..

[@MsBritaly]

Grazie mille!

[@ronanmorley]

Now do one for Life in Naples vs Life in Palermo 😀

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

I could not bear to live in Palermo after seeing what you showed us. The idea of all that rubbish rotting in the terrible summer heat is awful. Cleanliness is very important to me. VIVA SALERNO! 😁😁😁

[@MsBritaly]

Yes - in that way Salerno is the city for you!

[@Phoenixtwinflame363]

Hi! Thank you so much! I was hoping you would speak about housing in both cities, specifically Palerno...I just looked up properties, both rentals and purchasing & the rentals are greatly lacking in character and the properties for purchase as well are very limited, unless you want to spend close to a million..still lacking in true Italian character and charm. Whereas I saw properties in Tuscany and other parts of Sicily that were beautiful and very affordable. As for the weather, I live in Phoenix Arizona and it's only a month 1/2 into the summer & we've had record-breaking days all summer...112 on average and 90's at night! So, when you said it's "really, really hot" I had to look up what's considered hot and your average temps are 75-80's, with occasional highs in low 90's...I can handle that! 😅 Although, we are a very "dry heat" & it looks like your humidity is in the 75 range. Which, yes, makes it very sticky and uncomfortable.

[@MsBritaly]

Yes - the temperatures are one thing here but coupled with the humidity - that’s what makes it difficult. In terms of housing, in the big cities like Palermo, you can find some properties with more traditional characteristics but mainly the types of homes I think you are referring to, are found in the smaller towns.

[@amanda86er]

Love how blunt and up front you are, telling how it really is to live in Italy. I loveeeeee Italy and my soul is there, but omg I agree with you on everything and people need to be aware of this. Just Watched your video on expats in Italy btw.

[@MsBritaly]

Aw thank you! Blunt truth with lots of love ❤️

[@Lily42674]

Very interesting video. Love your honesty. Thank you

[@spuvenk]

Where I live, we had films in the original language 41 years ago. I live in Tuscany and films in the original language are not necessarily in the main cities. Even small towns offer he sane service. As to Theaters, Italy is a very cultural country. The theater is is very important here. That is why main towns have beautiful theaters. And there is a lot going on in various languages.

[@MsBritaly]

You are very fortunate. Here in the South, it’s not as common to have films or performances held in English.

[@chrishawkins6613]

Good afternoon I am really enjoying watching all your videos and catching up in your content, in mid August I am Travelling to Salerno for the first time. I have Really enjoyed Learning about Salerno as a city in general. I am curious, do you or your partner enjoy football as you are well aware that Salerno has a very passionate fan base In the football team salernitana 1919. I am an advocate and passionate fan myself and I’ve travelled much of Italy due to this Passion in football. Thank you for all your content .continue the good work, Take care, Chris

[@MsBritaly]

Yes in fact when I lived in Salerno - the football club celebrated its 100th year and there was a huge celebration in the city as well as when it reached the A series!

[@peterkelly8357]

Salerno is a good base for visiting the smaller towns on the Amalfi coast, however, I don't think it is on the radar of most non Italian tourists. I was impressed with the city when I stayed there a few years ago. Sorbillo pizza?

[@MsBritaly]

It is an incredible place but I think with the airport opening, it will now start to be more accessible to people.

[@pile333]

Honest reviews. Interesting.

[@MsBritaly]

Thank you!

[@janetlombardi2314]

Another great video. I agree with your comparisons. I have to say, I feel that because Palermo has a lot to offer, it would be a good choice when choosing a place to live, even though there may be some downsides. Thank you 😊

[@MsBritaly]

Yes, there is a lot more happening in the city of Palermo.

[@karlakh]

Great comparison. You covered most if what I wanted to hear. I would've wanted to hear about risk of seismic activity.

[@tanner293]

it's crazy how foreigner are so afraid of earthquakes in Italy like there would be one every day... how many tornados happens in your city?

[@Archangel2931]

What are the winters like in both places? We would like to live as far north in Italy as we could with hardly any snow.

[@andreeanecula5293]

❤

[@live--now]

They need to clean the south and make it illegal to to dump trash.. litter..etc , give ppl huge fines..

[@edoardopippi8099]

It is illegal to dump trash and they even fine some. It does not work

[@irennikolaeva946]

Спасибо, вы очень точно всё заметили, Салерно прекрасен , а в Палермо я не была, поэтому вам верю😊❤😊❤❤❤

[@MsBritaly]

Ah thank you!

[@AntonioTurturiello]

Said with the utmost respect, I find highly mortifying the description made of the cultural offer of Salerno, which overflows with music and literary festivals (A great poet like Lawrence Ferlinghetti has held several conferences here) and offers one of the best opera billboards in the peninsula (The Teatro Verdì has been declared National Monument). Franco Zeffirelli described the city with these words: "Salerno is a pleasant discovery, there is ferment, culture, a culture that comes from afar, that you can breathe in the landscape, in the monuments, among the people. It is no coincidence that it is the city where the Salerno Medical School was born and developed. And then there is this Theatre, a unique example in Italy because it is a theatre free from the interference of the State" - Moreover, Salerno can boast the second oldest film festival in Italy, preceded only by that of Venice.

[@MsBritaly]

Thank you for your comment. As I mentioned in the video, I’m referring to the city of Salerno and not the province. The film festival you refer to is held in Giffoni, which is in the province of Salerno and not the city itself. Of course there are things to see and do in the city of Salerno and different events held throughout the year but it is not in the same frequency or variety as in Palermo. This is why I had to make this distinction in this video, because as a province there are more things to choose from but as a city, it is a little different.

[@AntonioTurturiello]

@@MsBritaly Don't get confused it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festival_internazionale_del_cinema_di_Salerno

[@MsBritaly]

Ah well when you said film festival - of course Giffoni came to mind, as that is the film festival held in the province of Salerno. The festival you refer to, although focusing on films, is known as the International Cinema Festival. Small difference but can be easily confused.

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

Go to Tokyo...the place has like 30 million people (whole area) and it's spotless compared to other cities around the world 🙂

[@spruzzal67]

Palermo con tutte le sue contraddizioni burocrazia traffico caotico poi hai il teatro terzo in Europa pieno di eventi.

[@MsBritaly]

Ahaha si infatti!