Catania is the second largest city in Sicily after Palermo and it happens to be also my home town! It has always been considered as one of the most fashonable cities of the island where events and new trends are set.
Its strategic position by the sea and under Mt Etna volcano, at less than 1h driving from Taormina and Siracusa, as well as its well connected airport – Fontanarossa – makes this city a very perfect base for each trip to Sicily!
I love to share with our guests at my B&B near the historic centre of Catania (B&B OBLO’) as much tips and tour suggestions as possible…so enjoy your reading and let’s discover this beautiful sicilian jewel!
When it comes to happy hour in Catania, there’s no shortage of excellent bars to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a classic Negroni or something more experimental, the city has it all.
This article is a full guide about Mount Etna to help you choose the best excursion and activity for your first visit to the volcano.
The drowned broccoli is a special but simple recipe, mostly from Catania and surrondings, even if it is known all over Sicily. The word “affogato” means “drowned” and refers to the red wine used to flavor the broccoli.
Sicily has many beautiful natural reserves and nature oasis, such as the enchanting Vendicari Natural Reserve, between Noto and Pachino, in the southeast of the island.
As a Sicilian girl from Catania, I selected 10 best restaurants in Catania city centre which are very popular amongst locals and deserve your visit!
Catania cannot be considered a 100% bike friendly city, mostly because of its “up and down” streets but also, unfortunately, because of the lack of
Every time I welcome new guests at my B&B in Catania and talk about itineraries and suggestions for their holiday in Sicily, one question I always ask them is: “Do you know arancini?!”
I must admit with some astonishment that some of them have no idea of what an arancino is until I explain to them (and make their mouth watering!).
Even if I am a sicilian girl, knowing enough about small boroughs names and locations around Sicily, I must admit that I had never heard about this tiny medieval village of Sicily…
I wrote my ideal itinerary for visiting Catania in just one day for those of you who are planning their first visit or maybe are already in town and want to quickly find out the best itinerary to discover this amazing city.
You can also contact me directly to schedule a call or send me an email!
