Location: Catania
Top Things to do in Catania
What to do and see in Catania, Sicily: The Best Nature & Parks
Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
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1. Etnatao Etna Excursions
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5.0 based on 492 reviews
Discover Mt. Etna with a geologist I am a naturalist guide with a degree in geology with more than twenty years of experience in organizing eco-friendly excursions on Mt.Etna. This project, since its beginning, has been oriented towards sustainable tourism with a solid foundation on ecology, natural sciences and ethics and it is addressed to travellers, naturalists , photographers, ecologists, walkers and free spirits. We organise sustainable walking tours in the most peaceful and primordial places of Mt. Etna untouched by mass tourism and we make sure that our activities have the least possible impact on the wonderful and fragile natural balance of the volcano. If you want to discover the beauty and the power of Mt. Etna and the web of relations that form this unique ecosystem, this the excursion for you!
2. Mount Etna
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4.5 based on 11,933 reviews
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
3. Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Catania
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By AlecG92 - London, United Kingdom
These are lovely botanical gardens, great selection of plants, succulents and palms as well as many native Sicilian plants. A good option to fill 30-45mins of pleasant strolling, and nice that it is free of charge so you don’t feel like you need to stay a long time
4. Timpa di Leucatia
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Giardino Bellini
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4.0 based on 1,228 reviews
Reviewed By micheleaQ8239JH - Caltanissetta, Italy
The beautiful city of Catania, nearest Mount Etna, has a lot of attractions. Here we are in the Catanese Parka, the Villa Bellini.
6. San Giovanni Li Cuti
7. Dog Beach Catania
8. Grotta dell'Amenano
9. Le Capannine
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3.5 based on 256 reviews
10. Lido Excelsior
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3.5 based on 45 reviews
If you wish to spend a pleasent day on the beach in Catania, with all the comodities and plenty of fun Lido Excelsior is the right place to go to.
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