Palermo is the beautiful capital of the province of Sicily. It is a real Italian icon, known all over the world for the artistic and scenic wonders that characterise it. The most renown aspect of the city is its lively old town, known to be one of the largest ones in Europe. A visit to the church of Santa Caterina, a walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele and a stroll through the narrow streets of the neighbourhoods of the octagon of the sun are not to be missed.

Whether you are an inhabitant of this radiant city or a tourist, during your stay you cannot miss an experience that will give you even more intense emotions than those you have already experienced. We are talking about bungee jumping.

Where to go bungee jumping near Palermo?

To do this activity, all you have to do is drive a few kilometres away from Palermo and go to the National Park surrounding the Etna volcano. This park will be a real surprise for your senses, awakening surprising emotions in you thanks to the enchanting landscape you will discover here.

The Etna National Park is divided into different zones that are distinguished by their altitude. In the lower part you will discover small rural houses, agricultural crops and livestock, but as you go up in altitude you will start to find bush and forest formations, reaching the highest areas with gradually drier landscapes, you can even find remains of dry and ancient lava! It will be in the most habitable area of the volcano that you will be able to jump into the void, experiencing the sensation of immersing yourself in the beauty of the Etna National Park. Bungee jumping here is a treat for the senses as the platform from which you will jump will give you the opportunity to experience 90 metres of pure adrenaline and defy the pull of gravity with your whole body.

The staff are experts in the field and are always in constant training to improve your experience. The only important thing is to make you live this magical experience with total peace of mind, thinking about having fun and excitement.

There are no specific requirements for bungee jumping, the important thing is not to have serious medical conditions such as heart disease or lung problems.

Even so, the staff will give you all the right information and make sure you are ready to jump.

If bungee jumping is too scary for you, you can always decide to do a tandem jump, i.e. share the jump with a special person and experience it together. In fact, fear decreases when shared, and your bond will be strengthened! After you have jumped and experienced this energy release, you will have several options to calm the whirlwind of emotions that will come over you. What you absolutely cannot miss is a nice walk in the park area among the woods and river areas typical of the lower part of the Etna Park.

You can also choose to go back to the city centre of Palermo and get lost in its culture and, why not, in its traditional and delicious gastronomy too, which is something not to be missed either. As you know, you will have no option but to choose which dish to try, you can choose a typical dessert such as cassata and cannoli, or you can go for a savoury recipe by tasting the delicious and so famous arancini.

The day you will experience will be a mix of adrenaline, fun and relaxation, so don't wait a minute longer! Come and defy the force of gravity and push your limits in the fabulous city of Palermo.