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| Price per night, 5 Stars Hotel | 162 £ | ||
| Price per night, 4 Stars Hotel | 98 £ | ||
| Price per night, 3 Stars Hotel | 81 £ | ||
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Note
These values represent only an estimate of costs for travels from London, bought in 2015-01-12 with departure date in 2015-05-17 and return date in 2015-05-20 . These values refer the best quality and price according to parameters of selection set by Bananatrips. Prices may have changed since date of publication and will also depend on the specific date of reservation. The success in obtaining good prices is to make reservations in advance. For specific values in other dates please REQUEST A SEARCH BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. |
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Catania is a city located on the east coast of Sicily island, at the basis of Mount Etna, the biggest volcano in Europe.
It is the second largest city in Sicily with a metropolitan area with almost 1 million inhabitants, an important transport hub, economic centre and a university city.
Catania is also distinguished for its baroque architecture and urban planning (the downtown area is a World Heritage Site).
REASONS TO GO
The baroque Piazza del Duomo and the Elephant Fountain.
The Mount Etna.
Syracuse - Take one day to visit this beautiful old town and Greek ruins (UNESCO World Heritage).
TO AVOID
Like in most of Italy, you should be aware of pickpockets
ORIENTATION
Sicily is the biggest island in the Mediterranean, split from the Italian peninsula by the strait of Messina. It has big mountain ranges such as Peloritani, Nebrodi, Madonie and Iblei, but the plains are sparse, with the exception of the area around Catania. The coast offers a scenery of mesmerizing beauty almost everywhere; groups of smaller islands are spread round the coast. The Etna, situated in the centre of a volcanic part of Sicily, is the highest active volcano in Europe (3.323 meters).
BEST TIME TO GO
Sicily has warm winters and very hot summers. From June to September, the island gets crowded with tourists. From April to June and then September and October are very good months to visit Sicily. The weather will be fine for exploring the island and also for enjoying its amazing beaches.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Plane
Fontanarossa is the Catania Airport, with domestic flights to most parts of Italy, some international routes and many charter flights.
AMT Alibus Service leaves every 20 minutes from 5.00 am to midnight, from the Airport to the City Centre and the Train Station.
The Falcone Borsellino Airport, in Palermo (PMO) is the second airport, with many domestic and international budget flights.
From the airport to the city centre there are buses every 30 minutes.
The Trapani-Birgi Airport is the third airport with a recent raise of traffic thanks to the low-cost Ryanair and AirBee.
By Boat
The ferry terminal is located south of the train station along Via VI Aprile.
Virtu Ferries has daily ferries from Pozzallo to Malta, mostly from April to September. The trip takes 1½ hours with a bus from Pozzallo to Catania (two hours) included in the ticket.
TTT Lines has a daily ferry from Naples to Catania (€56 to €87, 10½ hours).
TRAVELLING AROUND
The easiest way to get around the island is by bus, trains or rented car. Trains are frequent and have good connections to the island most import attractions. Buses are faster, but a bit more expensive.
INFO
www.catania-sicilia.it/english/catania.htm
