Things to do in Catania
Catania, being a fairly large city for Southern Italian standards, has plenty to do in the form of culture and leisure. Once you have explored Catania, there are also several activities just outside and around the city.
Pizza Del Duomo
The impressive Basilica Cattedrale Sant'Agata, made up of both Norman and Baroque architecture, can be found at the Piazza Del Duomo in the centre of the old town. Here, not only is the cathedral impressive but also other historical buildings and structures such as the Fontana Dell'Elefante, Palazzo delgi Elefanto and the Fontana Dell'Amenano.
Mount Etna
Mount Etna is impossible to miss when in Catania, the huge volcano dominates the town and if you are brave, tour operators give you the opportunity to get up close and personal. Hikes to the crater are spectacular, as with riding ATVs and Jeeps up the volcano.
Beaches in Catania
The weather in Catania is always pleasant due to it's prime Mediterranean location. During the winter, temperatures reach a low of only 11 degrees, and in the summer highs sit between 26 - 30 degrees. For when temperatures are higher, the beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Lido Azzurro is a stretch of beach that sits 15 minutes to the south of Catania, close to the port and harbour.