Beautiful and surprisingly green. Must visits on the east coast: Syracusa, Val di Noto and Mt. Etna. Must eats: pasta alla Norma, arancini, granita with brioche and pistacchio ice cream!
Best to check in online or at a kiosk. The baggage drop off lines are way shorter. Dont understand why more people dont do it. Then with the minutes saved, treat yourself to a nice glass of wine or co
Stroll down Corso Umberto I from Porta Catania to Porta Messina and enjoy the beautiful historic buildings and the amazing panoramas of the Sicilian east coast and Mount Etna.
In this square you can find the Duomo Church and a Baroque fountain with mythological figures, which is the emblem of the city.
The Duomo was originally built in the thirteenth century, but substantially modified during the Renaissance. The simple facade has 3 sections. The interior is divided into a nave and 2 aisles.
Great panoramic view over the Sicilian coastline from Giardini Naxos to Letojanni.
The Odeon is a covered theatre of the Imperial period. The auditorium consists of 5 small blocks, while the stage is backed by an ancient temple, partially incorporated into the Church of S. Caterina.
The strange buildings in this beautiful park were built as bird houses by the duchess of Cesaro. The park is the perfect place to escape the burning Sicilian sun and hide in the shades.
a place where you can enjoy in typical Sicilian food, food is great, service is great, prices are acceptable
Amazing setting. 5000+ seater with views over Giardini Naxos, Mt. Etna and the Calabrian coastline. A must visit when in Sicily.
100 meters down the road from the Toarmina central bus station and the funicular. Offers the best view of the Mazzarò beaches and Isola Bella.
Takes you down in less than 5 min. From the ground station, it’s another 5 min. walk to Isola Bella.
A nice city. Yes it is small, but still the view to a mainland Italy, sea, sun, makes it so special.
The cable car brings you to a height of 2500m where you can take a jeep to go up to 2900m. Closed in case of bad weather conditions, so check forecasts to avoid disappointment.
Hiked from 1800m to 3000m crater rims. The volcano peaks are reminiscent of a moon landing, inside the crater is an iridescent array of colour.
Easily reachable: right at the 1900m stop on the volcano’s south side (funicular, restaurant and shopping area). Nice view of the surrounding villages of Zafferana and Nicolosi, if not too cloudy.
Very steep climb but don’t let the 25 min. sign discourage you. You’ll probably make it in less than a quarter.
Cactis, citrus fruits, greenery, fragrant flowers, small streets, a few pizzerias, black rock beaches, Etna views when it's not too cloudy. Beautiful.
Nearby, in the so called Cyclops Riviera, there are two picturesque fishing villages: Aci Castello with its Norman Castle, perched on a volcanic rock, jutting out over the sea Read more.
From Catania there are many privy boats to Aci Trezza for a fair price. With great additional options)
Beautiful city, friendly people, great food and easily accessible. A great energy the city over. Also only a short journey to some of the best beaches, eg: Taormina, etc.
A really nice park to have a walk, read a book or enjoy the nature and! Perfect meeting spot for a date.
A massive market selling food, clothes, shoes, souvenirs, random junk, everything basically. Closed mondays
Climb to the top for a spectacular view of Catania and the Duomo. Admission: 6€.
The church has been destroyed and rebuilt several times due earthquakes and eruptions of the nearby volcano Etna. It was originally constructed in 1078-1093, on the ruins of the ancient Roman Achillea Read more.
Visit in the early morning, see the best fresh fish and walk a little way further to see also great veggies and fruit! Smell the sea
Great spot for jogging, walking, cycling or just enjoying the sun, the sea and the magical Etna💖 The ground is not so good for skating.
Costruito tra il 1239 e il 1250, il Castello sorgeva su un promontorio circondato dal mare, ma a causa dell’eruzione del 1669 prima, e del terremoto del 1693 poi, se ne allontanò. Read more.
A really beautiful place in the heart of the city. Perfect to get away from the fuss and to enjoy the silence and great architecture and garden.
Beautiful town 50 km south of Catania, a UNESCO world heritage site. Highlights: the archeological site and the Ortigia peninsula (Duomo! Castello Maniace!). Lowlights: finding a parking space.
Syracuse conserves ancient vestiges in every niche and corner, from Classical testimonies to Baroque splendors. Not far from Syracuse, situated near open quarries is the cave necropolis of Pantalica Read more.
It's one of the two bridges leading to Ortigia.historically, the area hosted castles that protected the island from invasion
Named after one of Syracuse’s best known citizens, the ancient Greek scientist Archimedes (Eureka!, area of circle, Archimedes’ screw, ...)
Such a wonderful atmosphere at this piazza. Don't miss the underground tour to know more about the hidden tunnels beneath Ortigia.
The Dome was built on the site of an ancient Temple of Athena 😱.Most of the ancient columns are still visible .Greek temple, Byzantine Orthodox cathedral, Muslim mosque and now Catholic Cathedral 😱
The fountain is named after a mythological nymph Arethusa escaping god Alpheus who fell in love with her. She was turned into a fountain by Artemis.
Stretches from the Aretusa fountain to the Maniace castle. Perfect place for a walk or to enjoy some Sicilian delicacies while catching some sun.
The fortifications are impressive, but the castle is closed. Entrance fee is 2€.
Greek and Roman amphitheatres and the Dionysos’ ear cave. Admission: 10€. Come early to avoid heavy traffic around the site and long queueing times.
It's not as impressive as other sights in Neapolis additionally you are not allowed a closer access
Greek theater w great views over Ortygia. Although still in use, so big parts of it is covered in tribunes, you get a sense of the original structure. Free entrance every first Sunday of the month.
Beautiful little town with an impressive number of baroque buildings and over 50 churches. Inscribed on Unesco’s list of world heritage sites. A must visit when in Sicily.
Situated in southeastern Sicily, Val di Noto (the Noto Valley) – with its eight gorgeous late-Baroque cities – became one of the Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002. Read more.
Climb to the top of the campanile for the best view of Noto’s cathedral and the Palazzo Ducezio.
Just like in most of the other churches in Noto, you can climb to the roof and enjoy a spectacular view of the town and its surroundings, which are especially beautiful during the golden hour.
The triumphal arch marks the end of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Noto’s main street where you find most of the must visit baroque churches, shops, bars and restaurants.
Very organised , information booklet given when entering , respecting birds , tonnara and beach at the end of it
Don’t search for the valley! The 12 temples are located on the ridge south of town. Look for the sturdy Temple Concorde. – Green Guide Editor
This is by far the best preserved of all the temples, perfect photo opportunity.
I've already traveled a lot but this beach for me is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! Have a walk on the rocks, chill at the beach or have a swim in the nice water. A must see place!
