Catania
in Sicily

Perched at the base of Sicily's active Mount Etna, Catania is a gorgeous ancient port city. We like to spend a few days here before dashing off to explore the rest of the island.

how long to go for

a weekend, a day, a long weekend

when to go

April, May, June, September, October, November

holidays

Liberation Day, Labour Day, Republic Day, Assumption of Mary

how to get there

Fly into Catania–Fontanarossa Airport and take taxi into town.

how to get around

on foot, by bus, by train, by car

nice to know

Sicilian cuisine is a highlight, with dishes like arancini, cannoli and pasta alla norma.

local language

Italian

currency

euro

in an emergency

call 112
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