Catania Holidays
ItalyAt the foot of active volcano Mount Etna, Catania has defied seismic destruction time and again in a history spanning nearly three millennia. It's this resilience that perhaps continues to define the city as one of Sicily's main economic, touristic and educational centers, as well as a leading European hub …
How to get to Catania
Here's what you need to know about getting to Catania. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Catania takes 4 hours, 35 minutes.
When to go to Catania
Typical Holiday Price
£412 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Catania varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
January
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - January is the cheapest month to go to Catania.
Where to stay in Catania
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Catania, according to other travellers.
Things to see and do in Catania
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Mount Etna
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Castello Ursino
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Piazza del Duomo
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Roman Amphitheatre
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Fountain of the Elephant
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Fontana dell'Elefante
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Via Etnea
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Catania Fish Market
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Catania Cathedral
You can't talk about the beautiful Baroque towns of the Val di Noto without mentioning Catania! Although for many it's the entryway city to Sicily, it has its own fair share of stunning architecture and is worth a few days visit at the minimum.
my love, my city...food, culture and friendship...what else?! if you wanna stay here i suggest the Ostello degli Elefanti, ideal for the backbackers and low budget travellers, for whom need a good central hotel i suggest Una Palace Hotel which is in the central Etnea Street. You can visit the local fish market next to the central cathedral if you want to taste local and fresh fish, if you want to taste local food, etnea street offers the two local's best bars with Savia and Spinella which are close to each other (i personally prefer the taste of Savia's arancino). If you want to have a good dinner with local meat and at the same time a good drink i suggest FUD which is in Santa Filomena street, behind Etnea Street. These street counts also a series of places to eat and drink such as Polpetteria, U Curtigghiu and FUD (to eat), Mr Hyde, Città Vecchia and Vermut (to drink). I Santa Filomena street it is also present an indipendent library which is owned by two sisters, Libreria vicolo stretto. It is open untile 10 PM and it often hosts readings, so why don't mix a little culture before heading to dinner?!. Goin' through the local central Cathedral, you can go at the Castello Ursino, which is located in a parallel street of Garibaldi' street. You can have a drink in Gammazita, a bar that often offers live shows and djsets and which is responsible of the organisation of Ursino Buskers (which often takes place in September), the local street artists festival, in which you can find fireeaters,clowns, aerial silk artists, theatrical fictions. The Festival took place all in the area nearby the Gammazita and Ursino's Castle.
One of the main cities in Sicily. Beautiful beaches around this area. Historic Center is beautiful. Restaurants are very good with cheap tasty Italian classic food. Love this place.
While I prefer Palermo slightly a bit more than Catania, Catania is a very nice city and is very easy to get around. There are lots of great restaurants, the city is easy to get to by air, and there is a lot to see and do. I like the openness of the city with its many large piazzas, and the city is not too far from Etna and the beach/port.