Guide · 10 Places
Catania
Italy
Before You Go
When to Visit
April to June and September to October ideal (18-28°C/64-82°F). Summer very hot (30-35°C) but beach season. Winter mild. Base for Mount Etna visits.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens can enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian, and many other nationals can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 7km from center, Sicily's busiest.
By Train: From Messina (90 min), Syracuse (1 hour), Palermo (3 hours).
By Ferry: From mainland Italy to Messina, then train/bus.
Language
CommunicationItalian is official with Sicilian dialect. English in tourist areas.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards accepted widely, cash for markets.
Getting Around
Local transportMetro: One line (Circumetnea) useful for some areas (€1).
Buses: AMT network (€1).
Walking: Historic center walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoAlibus: To center (20 min, €4).
Taxi: €25-30 (20 min).
Accommodations
Accommodations
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Accommodations
Asmundo di Gisira
Bars and Rooftops
Bars and Rooftops
Razmataz Wine Bar
Bars and Rooftops
Cortile Alessi
Bookstores and Libraries
Bookstores and Libraries
Libreria Vicolo Stretto
Coffee and Tea
Coffee and Tea
Caffè del Duomo
Cultural and Artistic Venues
Cultural and Artistic Venues
Teatro Massimo Bellini
Cultural and Artistic Venues
Museo Diocesano
Markets and Shopping
Markets and Shopping
Mercato della Pescheria
Restaurants and Food
Restaurants and Food