6 days in Catania Itinerary

The landscape surrounding Catania, a medieval city on Sicily's eastern coast, is dominated by Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe.

Bring the kids along to Piazza Duomo and Ortigia. For shopping fun, head to Enoteca Regionale di Sicilia or Sammartino e Delfino - Ceramiche Artistiche Caltagirone. Change things up with these side-trips from Catania: Museo del Carretto Siciliano (in Aci Sant'Antonio), Taormina (Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Villa Comunale, &more) and EtnaExcursion.it (in Trecastagni). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Villa Romana del Casale, trek along Etna Donkey Trekking, admire the local landmark of Fonte Aretusa, and look for gifts at Sandra Simonato.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Catania tour planner.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and Comiso Airport. In December, daytime highs in Catania are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel back home.