Catania (2 nights)
Stay in the old town
See/Visit
- Catania Cathedral (Duomo Di Catania)
- Palazzo Municipio
- Piazza del duomo (The Elephant’s Fountain / fontana dell’ elefante)
- Via Etnea, the main street of Catania
- Via Crociferi is the 2nd main street with few churches along it
- Piazza dell’Universita. This square is surrounded by two magnificent palaces facing each other: The Palazzo dell’Universita which houses the old university and the Palazzo San Giuliano.
- La Pescheria (Catania Fish Market, every morning on weekdays)
- Benedictine Monastery (now houses the 2nd largest university in Europe)
- Catania Roman Theatre
- Day trip to Etena volcano
Eat/Drink
- San Berillo Quartiere / First Lounge Bar
- Al Vicolo
- Mood Dika
- Pizzeria Deposito Bagagli
Siracusa (2 nights)
Stay in Ortygia island
- Piazza del duomo with its cathedral, the town hall and many palazzo
- Mercato di Oritigia (The fish, fruit and vegetable market)
- Castello Maniace
- Watch the sunset at The Fountain of Arethusa
- Day day trip to Noto + a beach
- Beaches: Lido San Lorenzo Plus (marzamemi for aperitivo), Calamosche / Vendicari (no facilities)
Eat:
- Spigguliamu (Italian, best dinner I had in Sicily!)
- MOON – Move Ortega Out of Normality (Vegan, charming atmosphere)
- Borderi (chef sandwich bar in the market, highly recommended!)
- Club Café (try the Sicilian Cataratta white wine)
Taromina (2 nights)
Stay in centre of Taormina (near Corso Umberto, the city’s main street) OR in Isola Bella area and take the cable-car to get to Taormina. Luxury options: Villa le Terraza rooms or Metropole Hotel
- Corso Umberto, the city’s main street
- The best viewpoints are located at the piazza IX Aprile belvedere and at la Chiesa Madonna della Rocca
- Taormina Greek Theater (one of the most well preserved in the world!)
- Villa Comunale public garden (beautiful gardens with stunning views)
- Isola Bella (pebble beach, get a sun lounger in Mendolia Beach Club)
- Castelmola (Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, taste local almond wine)
Eat/Drink:
- Tiramisu Trattoria
- Turrisi (Castelmola)
- La Piazzetta
- Trattoria Don Ciccio
- Pizzeria Villa Zucaro
- Metropole Hotel (best view in town for a drink/coffee)
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