We are in the city centre only 10 mins. by bus/car from the airport, a 20 min. walk to a golden sandy beach and a convenient base for exploring the East coast of the island (Taormina, Etna, Siracusa, Pantalica & Enna are all within 1 hours drive). Parking is free, in front of the B&B and in the surrounding streets. We are situated on the 2nd floor and have a lift for our guests comfort and convenience.
CATANIA:
La Playa
Castello at night
Catania city of the Volcano
Fish market
fireworks
Il Duomo
'L' acqua o' linzolu'
Lido 'le capannine'
The market
Nightlife
Piazza Duomo
St. Agata Festival
Sicilian pupets
St. Agata Festival
The market
Via crociferi
Via crociferi at night
For all the noise, chaos and scruffiness that hit the visitor at first glance, Catania has a strong magnetic pull. This is Sicily at its most youthful, a city packed with cool and gritty bars, abundant energy and an earthy spirit in sharp contrast to Palermo’s aristocratic airs ...read more
MOUNT ETNA:
Etna
Etna
Etna
Etna
Etna
Dominating the landscape of eastern Sicily, Mt Etna is a massive brooding presence. At 3329m it is Italy's highest mountain south of the Alps and the largest active volcano in Europe. It's in an almost constant state of activity and eruptions occur frequently, most spectacularly from the four summit craters, but more often, and more dangerously, from the fissures and old craters on the mountain's flanks. This ...read more
SYRACUSE:
Syracuse
Syracuse
Syracuse
Syracuse
More than any other city, Syracuse encapsulates Sicily's timeless beauty. Ancient Greek ruins rise out of lush citrus orchards, cafe tables spill onto dazzling baroque piazzas, and honey-hued medieval lanes lead down to the sparkling blue sea. It's difficult to imagine now but in its heyday this was the largest city in the ancient world, bigger even than Athens and Corinth. Its 'Once upon a Time' begins in 734 BC, ...read more
TAORMINA:
Taormina
Taormina
Taormina
Taormina
Spectacularly perched on the side of a mountain, Taormina is one of Sicily's most popular summer destinations, a chi-chi resort town popular with holidaying high-rollers and those wanting a taste of Sicilian dolce vita ...read more
NOTO:
Noto
Noto
Noto
Ragusa
Noto is an architectural supermodel, a baroque belle so gorgeous you might mistake it for a film set. Located less than 40km southwest of Syracuse, the town is home to one of Sicily's most beautiful historic centres. The pièce de résistance is Corso Vittorio Emanuele, an elegant walkway flanked by thrilling baroque palazzi and churches. Dashing at any time of the day, it’s especially hypnotic in the early evening, ...read more
PANTALICA:
Pantalica
Pantalica
Pantalica
Pantalica