Catania County
Acireale: The City of 40 Churches
Founded in 1326, Acireale is celebrated for its splendid Baroque architecture, including its Cathedral (1597-1618), the basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul and Saint...
Catania County
Randazzo: 15 km from Etna’s crater
Founded by the Byzantines, Randazzo became a cultural crossroads for Greek, Latin and Lombard communities, who built the town’s iconic churches of Santa Maria,...
Catania County
Catania: The Athens of Sicily
Founded in 729 BC by Greek settlers, Catania is a city steeped in history. It boasts impressive Roman ruins and the iconic Castello Ursino...
Catania County
Riposto: Between Sea and Volcano
Once a vital center for the wine trade in Eastern Sicily, Riposto derives its name from the location where goods were “stored” before being...
Wineries
Tasca d’Almerita Winery – Tascante Estate, Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
The Tasca d'Almerita family's adventure on Mount Etna began in 2007 with a deep sense of respect for the “Muntagna”. Etna, one of the...
Wineries
Planeta Winery – Sciaranuova, Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
Generations of the Planeta family - siblings, children and grandchildren - work side by side, embarking on a journey across Sicily as if exploring...
Wineries
Tenuta Monte Gorna, Trecastagni (Catania)
The Tenuta Monte Gorna is a family-run winery driven by a deep-rooted passion for land and wine, passed down through three generations. Set at...
Wineries
Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Randazzo (Catania)
The Tenuta delle Terre Nere, born from over 40 years of passion and expertise by Marc De Grazia, is located in the hillside region...
Catania County
Bronte: The Land of Pistachios
Founded in 1520 through the unification of 24 rural villages near the Benedictine Monastery of Maniace, Bronte is less known for its historic churches...
Catania County
Militello in Val di Catania: A Little Baroque Treasure
Militello in Val di Catania is a charming baroque jewel with ancient roots. The town flourished in the early 17th century under the influence...
Trattorias & Osterias
Cave Ox, Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania) – 6.3
I GIUDIZI DELLE GUIDE Michelin: n.c. L'Espresso: n.c. Gambero Rosso: ottima osteria-wine bar, 2 Bottiglie su 3, rapporto qualità/prezzo medio Osterie d'Italia: segnalato; Bottigli@,...
Volcanoes
Etna, “La Montagna”
In attività da circa 500.000 anni, l'Etna è il più grande vulcano attivo d’Europa. Ospita nel suo territorio circostante un parco naturale esteso per...
