How to get to Catania: train, car, plane and bus
Complete guide to reaching Catania by train, car, plane and bus. Fontanarossa airport, central station, A18 and A19 motorways, metro and local transport to Mount Etna.
Travel guide to Catania
Everything you need to visit Catania: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Catania in 2 days: complete itinerary
2-day itinerary in Catania: from lava-stone Baroque to the Pescheria, the Benedictine Monastery, underground quarters and Etna on the horizon.
Where to stay in Catania: best areas, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Catania: from the baroque centre on Via Etnea to the Pescheria quarter, B&Bs in lava-stone palazzi, boutique hotels and accommodation with Etna views.
Where to eat in Catania: arancini, Etna fish and volcanic street food
Guide to Catania's flavors: from arancini to Pescheria fish, the best Baroque center trattorias, Piazza Duomo street food and tips for Etna-area cuisine.
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