Car Hire Sicily - Catania Airport, Italy

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See: Masteries of baroque architecture that fill Catania’s historic center. A perfect starting point is Piazza del Duomo, home to a curvy cathedral dedicated to Catania’s patron, Saint Agatha. The Catanesi exuberance spills over to the neighboring Pescheria—a sprawling fish market where copious varieties are hawked by boisterous sellers.

Delight in discovering Catania’s multi-layered history, from the ancient ruins of its Greco-Roman theatre, to the elegant 18^th century rococo salons of Palazzo Biscari. Then watch the dramas of medieval knights unfold at Fratelli Napoli’s puppet show.

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Shop: Via Etnea is a classic Italian shopping street, flanked by chains, such as Coin department store, Max Mara, Calzedonia, and La Feltrinelli, for books and music. Fine leather products are temptingly displayed at Francy Pelleterie and Ferro, while tops for jewelry is Fratelli Fecarotta, a shop that’s been around since 1890.

Cheaper and close by is Piazza Carlo Alberto’s daily Fera o Luni market, featuring loads of outdoor stalls where you can elbow in with the natives and bargain for clothes, shoes, and tableware.

For glamour, head out of the historic center to Corso Italia, home to chic boutiques such as Papini, Sandro Ferrone, Gigi Tropea, and Parah. While in the area, stop by Ceramiche de Simone, for boldly painted ceramics from this world-famous designer, who brought a modern twist to the traditional Sicilian craft.

Eat: Specialties such as Pasta alla Norma (sauced with eggplant and tomato), Involtini di Spada (stuffed swordfish) and fresh grilled fish are prepared to perfection at upscale restaurants such as Sicilia in Bocca and Ambasciata Del Mare. Excellent for lunch (reservations recommended), is Osteria Antica Marina, where everything from their lavish seafood antipasto offerings to their lemon cake desert is divine. Locals flock to La Pizzoleria for stuffed pizzas in the delightful outdoor setting of Piazza Mazzini.

Arancini, the quintessential Catanesi deep fried rice ballsnack, are best at Pasticceria Savia, where you can also indulge in homemade chocolates. And for the ultimate sweet tooth stop, for cassata (sweet ricotta cake), almond cookies, and to-die-for cannoli, there’s I Dolci di Nonna Vincenza, a charming place that deliciously upholds Sicily’s great pasticceria traditions.

Drink: Tops for prosecco and people watching are the Caffe del Duomo, right on the piazza, or Spinella on Via Etna. For romantic wine bar interludes, slip into Biscari Fiaschetteria or Agora Bar, tucked underneath a hostel, in a lava cave created hundreds of years ago by a Mount Etna eruption.

Beer? Al Cortile Alessi is a fun spot, with a tropically landscaped garden, or follow the university students and foreigners to Piazza Bellini, where pubs and clubs abound, and partying goes from 10 pm until the wee hours. If you’re up for mixing with Catania’s alternative scene, head to Nievski, a sprawling pub where Che Guevera and Gorbachev posters cover the walls.

Stay: Even Catania’s luxury digs are reasonably priced, with fab 4-stars in the historic center, such as Una Hotel Palace that’s graced with a panoramic roof terrace, Hotel Manganelli Palace, a restored 16^th century palazzo, or the modern Excelsior Grand Hotel, that features a fitness center and spa. For elegant simplicity at low cost, La Collegiata is an excellent option. Catania is also full of budget B&Bs with welcoming hosts, including Hotel Bellini and I Vespri Rooms, where you feel as if you’re a guest at a nonna’s sprawling apartment.

Walk: It’s lovely to stroll the hills of Villa Bellini park, that’s adorned with palms, fig trees, cheerful flower beds, and statuary, plus there’s a grand spot at the top for panoramic views of the city with smoky Mount Etna in the distance. Nearby, on the University of Catania campus, are Botanical Gardens that date from 1858, featuring loads of succulents and exotic Sicilian plants.

A guided walk by GPS or following a tourist board map though the historic center, focusing on either a particular epoch, architecture, shopping, or nightlife can be fascinating. And be sure to join the locals for the lively early evening passegiata on Via Etnea, that closes to traffic until about 10 pm.

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Get Out: Have an adventure on Mount Etna, Europe’s largest still active volcano, where you can hike, take an Etna Jeep Tour or even go skiing during the November to April season. If you prefer to see the lava flows from an old fashioned train, hop on the Circumetnea, that makes a partial loop around the volcano.

Or head to seasideAcireale, a pretty village to while away an afternoon, where you can enjoy their famous gelato or granita (crushed ice drink—almond is divine!), and perhaps even take in a puppet show. If you’re tempted to spend the night, Santa Caterina Hotel is a beautiful choice.

Listen: It’s glorious to sink into a red velvet seat for top-of-the-line opera, a symphony, or a chamber music concert at Teatro Massimo, a gem of a nineteenth century theatre, that’s dedicated to Catania’s hometown superstar, Vincenzo Bellini. You can also hear classical and popular music at the Metropolitan Teatro, Le Ciminiere, or Cortile Platamonte. If jazz is your thing, an intimate evening atthe Enola Jazz Club in the historic center fits the bill.

Rock and rollers flock to Piazza Bellini, where Stag’s Head pub is a favorite of those who enjoy a good mix of English songs and occasionally live bands. If you’re up for dancing to the music, there’s a lively seaside disco scene, at clubs such as Pegasos.

Catania Today and the Catania Tourist Board website can keep you up to date on musical events, and Vivi Catania has detailed listings for the smaller clubs and venues.

Avoid: Summer when temps rise above 40 degrees—that’s when it’s time to follow the natives to the beach, such as the beautiful and popular La Plaja.