10 Things to do Good for Couples in Province of Catania That You Shouldn't Miss

June 14, 2021 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Catania, Italy including Etna Donkey Trekking, Gambino Winery, Benanti Winery, Mount Etna, Castello Normanno, Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania, Palazzo Biscari, Piazza Duomo, Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte, Monastero dei Benedettini.
Restaurants in Province of Catania

1. Etna Donkey Trekking

Via Ponte SNC, 95015 Linguaglossa, Sicily Italy +39 349 306 5154 [email protected] http://www.etnadonkeytrekking.com
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5.0 based on 747 reviews

Etna Donkey Trekking

Spinti dalla passione per l'Etna, per il suo paesaggio e il suo ambiente naturale, e dall' amore per quel meraviglioso e dimenticato animale che e l'Asino, abbiamo deciso di sviluppare questo progetto seguendo un modello di sviluppo turistico sostenibile ed eco-compatibile, che ha come obiettivo la valorizzazione del nostro territorio, la riscoperta della cultura rurale e delle tradizioni che un tempo caratterizzavano la nostra terra. Nasce cosi Etna Donkey Trekking.A passo d'Asino per i sentieri dell'Etna, un modo nuovo per far conoscere le meraviglie di questa "montagna", in compagnia dei docili, forti, e fedeli asinelli. Essi un tempo rappresentavano il mezzo di trasporto per le popolazioni agricole e sono gli animali che meglio si adattano alle condizioni morfologiche dei percorsi naturalistici dell'Etna.

Reviewed By joelles426

We were donkey riding with our two kids (age 7 and 8). We booked the two hour trip and it was a wonderful experience. We went in the later afternoon and the landscape was so beautiful in the evening light. The kids had a lot of fun on the donkeys. They could ride without a rope, the donkeys were so calm and well-behaved there was no danger. We can recommend this trip to everyone, especially for families. Salvo is such a nice and warm person, thanks a lot for this experience!

2. Gambino Winery

Contrada Petto Dragone SNC, 95015 Linguaglossa, Sicily Italy +39 348 822 0130 [email protected] http://www.vinigambino.it/
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5.0 based on 818 reviews

Gambino Winery

On the eastern side of the Etna volcano, in the woods of the National Park and facing the sea of Taormina, the Gambino vineyards are a pleasure for your senses and for your heart. A Pleasure for your sight, because they represent one of the best models of Etna vineyards of high altitude: in an exclusive natural environment, at 800 meters above sea level, the vineyards lay on sunny and airy terracing that have a breathtaking panorama. A pleasure for your sense of smell, for the unmistakable perfumes of the volcano vegetation. A pleasure for your heart, because the vineyards and wine are great passion that, for over twenty years, involves and guides the Raciti Gambino family.

Reviewed By oceaneyyes - Corona, United States

Set at the foot of Mount Etna, this winery was a great place to sample some excellent Sicilian wines. Along with our tasting, we were served some incredible nibbles (roasted peppers and eggplant, olives, a great selection of cheeses, bread, etc.) We were given several glasses of wine to taste, and each one was delicious. We were told about the history of the family vineyard and the various types of wines that Sicily produces. It was a fantastic visit!

3. Benanti Winery

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 361, 95029 Viagrande, Sicily Italy +39 095 789 0928 [email protected] http://www.benanti.it
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5.0 based on 140 reviews

Benanti Winery

Benanti. The high profile of Etna. We welcome our guests to our nineteenth-century estate, at the foot of Monte Serra in Viagrande. Our mission is to offer our guests an opportunity to become ambassadors of Etna wines, creating memorable experiences that communicate our territory and its centuries-old traditions via our wines. To do this, we accompany our guests around the estate, up the slope of Mt. Serra — an ancient volcanic cone sewn with vines — to see and touch our centenary vines of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. From the vineyard, we visit our old and majestic Palmento to learn about local customs and the winemaking techniques of our ancestors. Your experience continues in the historical former cellar, which has been transformed into a painting collection room for our selection of oil-on-canvas portraits. The wine & culture experience culminates in one of three guided wine tasting & food pairing programs: *"Get to know Etna" *"Contrade Selection" *"Library Vintages"

Reviewed By katjop - Rochester, United States

(March 2019) This stop was one of the highlights of our two week trip around the island of Sicily. Loved this winery tour where we learned the history of wine making in Sicily and how the business is being transformed since Guiseppi Benanti gave ownership to his two sons. Who grows vineyards on the slopes of one of the most active volcanoes in the world? Those that understand it’s potential for some of the finest wines in Italy and I am sure Benanti is a recognized name in the wine world. The tour and first wine tasting began inside where there are some original wine making equipment. We were served delicious bruschetta with this tasting. After a short walk through the vineyard we sat down for an elegant, 4 course luncheon held in a room surrounded by amazing art. Food was wonderful and wine exceptional. I remember that the Nobellese (sparkling), Nerello Cappuccio Red 2016 (my favorite) and Nerello Mascalese Red 2014 were all excellent. We will definitely return on our next trip to Sicily. I think you need to call ahead for tour.

4. Mount Etna

95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
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4.5 based on 11,933 reviews

Mount Etna

Sicily's greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain: Mount Etna, at 10,990 feet, is the most active volcano in Europe and the oldest recorded active volcano in the world.

Reviewed By frankandfeli - Switzerland, null

We had clear weather so it was not to cold the view was awsome we were not able to trekk up to the top crater due to the increased activity and safety standards but you could still hear and see the small eruptions and sulpher yellow about the top crater.The large lava fields are otherworldy the guide was great plenty of good info the bus ride was good to an open bus the guide was real helpfull around etna

5. Castello Normanno

Piazza Castello, 95021, Aci Castello, Sicily Italy +39 320 433 9691 http://www.comune.acicastello.ct.it/servizi/Sportello_info__Turismo.aspx
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4.5 based on 1,012 reviews

Castello Normanno

In a corner of the most beautiful coastline of Catania, four platforms hovers above the rocks offering an elegant relax corner.

Reviewed By alexintaormina - Taormina, Italy

Awesome Castle on black lava rock cliff above the ionian sea. From here was possible see enemy from sea and from land. Today is one place don't forget to see. From the top the view is fantastic. Second my preferences it will be awesome during the storm days when the big waves hit the rock and the little drops of water nebulizer on the air making the atmosphere under the light more mystical

6. Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania

Via Vittorio Emanuele II 163, 95131 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 320044 [email protected] http://www.cattedralecatania.it
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4.5 based on 1,857 reviews

Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania

Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States

The city of Catania is a wonderful afternoon visit, with parking quite easy right outside the piazza… Heading towards the cathedral you see the iconic statue in the middle of the piazza that quite often symbolizes all of Sicily… Plenty of pictures can be had here and you can walk in almost any direction to find shops and stores… And of course the cathedral looks beautiful in the afternoon sun whether or not you go inside or just enjoy the beauty! Pick a spot to have a bite to eat and enjoy your glass of wine and your good luck finding a lovely afternoon in Catania!

7. Palazzo Biscari

Via Museo Biscari 10, 95131 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 328 7201 [email protected] http://www.palazzobiscari.it
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4.5 based on 459 reviews

Palazzo Biscari

The most important private palace in Catania and precious testimony of the Sicilian baroque. The frescoed halls, full of charm and elegance, represent a splendid setting for concerts, meetings, receptions, gala evenings, fashion shows.

Reviewed By Carolbike - White Salmon, United States

The owner is an excellent story teller about the original prince and his family, bringing the history of this well-maintained palazzo to life. It was very interesting.

8. Piazza Duomo

Piazza Duomo, Catania, Sicily Italy http://www.comune.catania.it
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4.5 based on 3,939 reviews

Piazza Duomo

Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland

Catania's Piazza del Duomo is definitely the center of the city and probably also its most beautiful square. Besides the Duomo it is surrounded by various attractive buildings like the Palazzo dei Elefanti, which on its backside touches the Piazza Università. Opposite of it, to the south, is the Seminario dei Chierici with - attached to it - the Porta Uzeda. In the center of the square is the city's symbol, a fountain with an elephant surmounted by an obelisk. There are usually plenty of people in the piazza, many obviously using it as a meeting point.

9. Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte

Caltagirone, Sicily Italy
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4.5 based on 1,086 reviews

Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte

Reviewed By traveltheglobe0919 - Singapore, Singapore

What a sight to behold! 142 beautiful ceramic encrusted steps, each a masterpiece of its own. Lovely motifs of knights, flowers, dancers, geometric patterns, etc. Turn left somewhere about 30 steps midway and you’ll find a beautiful ceramic wall tucked away from public view. Caltagirone is such a charming little town and I think it deserves at least half a day to explore the streets and galleries with artisans working on their craft. We were enroute to Piazza America and it was a pity that we could only make a brief stop.

10. Monastero dei Benedettini

Piazza Dante 32, 95124 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 710 2767 [email protected] http://www.monasterodeibenedettini.it
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4.5 based on 2,221 reviews

Monastero dei Benedettini

Il Monastero di San Nicolo l'Arena di Catania (#monasterocatania), gioiello del tardo barocco siciliano e tra i complessi benedettini piu' grandi d'Europa. L'edificio monastico, che nasce nel '500 e si sviluppa fino ai giorni nostri, e' un esempio di integrazione architettonica tra le epoche: contraddistinto da molteplici trasformazioni oggi e' patrimonio mondiale dell'Unesco. Sede del DiSUM (dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche) dell'Universita' degli Studi di Catania, custodisce al suo interno due domus romane, i chiostri e un intero piano costruito da G. B. Vaccarini sopra il banco lavico del 1669. Dal 2010 Officine Culturali, in collaborazione con l'Universita degli Studi di Catania, si occupa della valorizzazione del Monastero dei Benedettini. Il Monastero e' considerato uno dei beni culturali piu' significativi del meridione d'Italia. La missione assunta da Officine Culturali consiste nel rendere accessibile e comprensibile il Monastero nel migliore dei modi e al maggior numero di persone possibile. A tal scopo Officine Culturali ha attivato un'offerta di fruizione variegata e dinamica. Attraverso il servizio di visite guidate giornaliero e' possibile conoscere gli aspetti piu' significativi dell'ex plesso monastico. I percorsi guidati per i piu' piccoli sono arricchiti dai laboratori, dove la narrazione delle "arti e mestieri" benedettini e' svolta in maniera creativa e divertente da professionisti della didattica dell'arte, dell'architettura, delle tradizioni e delle scienze. Oltre al quotidiano svolgimento delle attivita' di promozione, valorizzazione, informazione e accoglienza, Officine Culturali e' promotrice di iniziative ed eventi culturali e di intrattenimento, finalizzati a rendere il Monastero uno spazio di integrazione e aggregazione per la collettivita'.

Reviewed By Baspall - Salamina, Greece

The tour of the monastery takes around 1.5 hours and gives you the opportunity to learn the very interesting history that comes with it. We took the tour in English language presented by Nicola... He was exceptional.

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