🇮🇹 Catania, Italia
Catania is Sicily's second city at the foot of Etna with an extraordinary UNESCO Baroque centre. Naples flight around 1 hour (14 times/week). The Fontana dell'Elefante, Pescheria market, Greco-Roman Theatre and Etna (Europe's tallest active volcano) offer a unique experience.
✓ Etna✓ Fontana dell'Elefante✓ Mercato della Pescheria✓ Via Etnea✓ Teatro Greco-Romano✓ Cattedrale Sant'Agata✓ Taormina✓ Valle dei Templi
📅 Best time to visit
Spring and autumn: ideal for Etna hikes and warm sea. July–August very hot but perfect for beaches. Winter mild.
🌤 Clima
Hot Mediterranean climate: scorching summers (32–38°C) and mild winters (10–16°C). Scirocco wind can bring intense heat in autumn.
🏨 Where to stay
The Historic Centre near the Fontana dell'Elefante is most characterful. The Plaja seafront is ideal for beach and city.
🏨 Hotels in Catania💡 Practical tips
- Airport CTA: Alibus to centre (20 min, €4).
- Don't miss the Pescheria fish market (Mon–Sat morning).
- Granita with brioche is the typical Sicilian breakfast.
- Taormina is 50 km: an unmissable day trip.