The beautiful Baroque city of Catania, with a population of 500,000 inhabitants, lies nestled at the foot of Mount Etna on Sicily’s east coast. Shaped by Mount Etna’s eruptions and changes in volcanic activity (characteristic of the Ionian coastline), Catania is also known as the Elephant City, for the lava-stone elephant in the heart of […]
Catania is a city of surprises. It’s one of the few European cities you can swim in the sea, even off season, and ski on an active volcano with a view of the Ionian Sea. Visiting Catania and its surrounding area, even off season, not only allows you to enjoy the city less as a […]
Syracuse will win you over instantly. Maybe it’s because of its Mediterranean charm and fascinating history reflected in a rich and diverse, artistic, natural and cultural heritage. Maybe it’s because it’s a lively and colourful city. To be honest, I have a real soft spot for Syracuse. So today, I would like to give you […]
If Catania doesn’t sound like the ideal city to spend your Christmas break, maybe you’ll change your mind once you’ve read this article! We often just associate Sicily with idyllic beaches and year-round sun, so you’ll be surprised to know that it also snows here and that Sicily also has magical places where you can […]
Playa di Catania is the summer refuge for the locals, a large and convenient beach just a short distance from the city. If you’re in Catania for a weekend or a week and you’re looking for a beach where you can spend a day relaxing and having fun, Playa is the place for you. You’re […]