Palermo WinterCamp 2023
Join us in Palermo for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, organized by the ‘Napoli International Community,’ which takes place this year in beautiful Sicily. Our Local expat community will warmly welcome up to 210 people to join in the festivities.
Experience a unique 5-day New Year’s Eve party with a twist – it’s all about hospitality sharing and connecting, that’s the real Couchsurfing spirit! Our group of adventurous travellers embarks on an annual tradition, exploring different European cities each New Year’s Eve. During the day, immerse yourself in exciting day trips, engaging workshops, captivating sightseeing, and enriching cultural events. As the sun sets, the city comes alive with vibrant parties and memorable events to ring in the new year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of an international gathering like no other in the heart of beautiful Sicily!
Join us!
CULTURE experiences
Experience Sicilian culture through cultural tours and savor authentic, diverse Sicilian cuisine.
Gatherings
Local expats and Couchsurers unite for vibrant, diverse community gatherings and connections.
NYE Party
Start the New Year with a bang at our NYE event: opening jam session and party with an amazing Dj Set!
WinterCamp 2023 Program
9.30AM – Breakfast (meeting point: “Al Negretto”)
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11AM – City Tour with Kelly (meeting point: Balarm Hostel)
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6.15PM – Event Registration (meeting point: Hope Bar)
7.30PM – Drinks + Buffet at Zammú Drinks & More (starting from 6€)
10.00PM – Karaoke & Dj Set (meeting point: Hope Bar – Via Chiusa Alvani)
alternative Folk Dances in Piazza Bellini
All day long:Â Event registration
9.00AM –Â Hike to Monte Pellegrino – Santuario di Santa Rosalia
(meeting point: Balarm Hostel – bus ticket: 1,4€)
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1PM – Sicilian Street Food at Friggitoria Chiluzzo (Kalsa quarter – a la carte or menù for 6€)
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4PM – Walk by the sea and drinks (bring your own drinks)
Workshop on the road Folk Dances from the World
7.30PM – Live Music + International Night
Share food and drinks from your country in buffet style
EPYC, European Palermo Youth Center, ARCI association card required,
if you don’t have one, the card fee 5€
After midnight for drinks we suggest to go to Piazza Sant’Anna where there are several bars with fair prices for beers and drinks.
9.30AM –Â Breakfast (meeting point: “Al Negretto”)
10.30AM – Street Market tour (Ballarò and Capo) – with Luca & Kelly
11:30PM –Â Cannolo experience at “I Segreti del Chiostro” + visit to the cloister of Santa Caterina
(1 cannolo included, cloister free entry)
1.00PM – Pic Nic by the sea at Foro Italico
(In case of adverse weather conditions, the event will be canceled and alternatives will be proposed)
3.30PM – City walking tour (meeting point: Balarm Hostel)
(Cappuccini Catacombs are an alternative in case of adverse weather conditions)
5PM –Â No Mafia Memorial (donation based, multimedia experience in italian and english)
7.00PM – Dinner at Osteria Lo Bianco (reservation needed, full menù – between 15 and 18€)
09.30PM –Â Live Music – “Le Matrioske” at Hope Bar – Sicilian folk music
(free entry, 1 drink -beer or wine- included for WinterCamp participants)
10.30AM>2.30PM – Walk outside the city: Mondello Beach (bus ticket 1,4€)
(Cappuccini Catacombs are an alternative in case of adverse weather conditions)
10.30AM>2.30PM –City Tour with Kelly (free) or alternative Botanic Garden (ticket: 6 euros)
All morning: SPA at Hotel Quintocanto (reservation needed – divided in groups, 2 hours per group, cost is 30€ per person with dry fruit and a glass of prosecco – only for WinterCamp attendees)
2.30PM>8.00PM –Â FREE TIME
8.00PM – Buffet Dinner at Main Event Location – “Tina Pica” Events (buffet + 1 drink -beer or wine- included)
10.30PM>4.00AM – Dj Set and New Year’s Eve Celebration at Main Event Location – “Tina Pica” Events
Late Morning – Run with AgaK (take your running shoes with you)
All day long: SPA at Hotel Quintocanto (reservation needed – divided in groups, 2 hours per group, cost is 30€ per person with dry fruit and a glass of prosecco – only for WinterCamp attendees)
4.30PM –Â Drinks/Aperitif at Balarm Hostel
7.00PM – Pizza at Caddìa Condivisioni Culinarie (starter “panelle e crocché”, pizza and drink/beer – cost: 15€)
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9.30PMÂ –Â Dancing fountain at Palermo Marina Yachting
9.00AM –Â Final WinterCamp Breakfast (meeting point: Palermo Centrale station / main entrance – for sweet breakfast or arancina “Al Negretto”, for savory breakfast “Al Chioschetto Pani Ca’ Meusa”)
AFTER WINTERCAMP STARTS WITH KELLY
9.30AM – Day trip to Cefalù
For AfterCamp with Kelly event and details check this page.
Global Event Map
Here’s the global map of the events! From the hikes to the bustling streets of the nightlife.Â
You can find the single separate links in the program above, this map will provide you with all the links so that you can have a rough idea of where every event takes place and how far is from hostels and other connected events.Â
Have fun!
Join us!
