An independent guide to choosing a holiday home in Catania: the areas, the landmarks and what to check before booking.
Catania is the great city of eastern Sicily, facing the Ionian Sea at the foot of Etna. Its old town, rebuilt in Late Baroque style after the 1693 earthquake, is part of the UNESCO Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto.
A holiday home in the city lets you enjoy the markets, street food and squares on foot, with the airport, the station and connections to Taormina, Syracuse and Etna close by.
This page helps you get your bearings among the areas, with links to check up-to-date availability and prices on booking platforms.
The heart of the city, with Sant'Agata Cathedral and the Elephant Fountain.
The main axis of the centre, with shops, cafés and a view of Etna at the end of the street.
The historic fish market, among the liveliest and most characteristic places in the city.
Roman remains in the heart of the old town, a short walk from Via Vittorio Emanuele II.
Distances and times are indicative and vary with season and traffic.
Markets, arancini, pastries and street food: the city is enjoyed above all at the table.
Seafront, Ognina and the Cyclops Riviera with Aci Trezza, a few kilometres from the centre.
Volcano hikes and winery visits, reachable in a day from the city.
Tours, tastings and activities for Catania and the surrounding area, through GetYourGuide.
Four reference areas. Links open searches on Booking.com with up-to-date availability and prices.
To enjoy squares, markets and monuments on foot; mind noise and parking.
A seaside village in the quieter north of the city, near the small harbour.
The fishermen's village facing the Cyclops Sea Stacks, about ten kilometres away.
A Baroque town on the coast, a base for the Cyclops Riviera and Etna.
Spaces for sponsors and independent operators who wish to present their services to readers.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant periods to visit the city; summer is hot and also suited to the sea.
The centre is visited on foot. For Etna, Taormina and Syracuse a car or train and bus links are useful, with timetables to check.
The old town to be close to everything; Ognina or Aci Trezza for a seaside feel; Acireale for a calmer pace.
Catania-Fontanarossa airport is a few kilometres from the centre, with bus and taxi links.
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