Beaches & parks
Villa Bellini gardens
The city's main park, at the top of the Via Etnea shopping street, with terraces, a bandstand and a view towards Etna on clear days.
Beaches & parks
Aci Trezza and the Cyclops Riviera
A fishing village on a rocky lava coast facing the sea stacks that legend says were hurled by the Cyclops. Good for a seafront lunch and a swim from the rocks.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Catania Cruise Terminal, Molo Sporgente Centrale | 30 min | bus or taxi |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Practical
Bureau Turismo (city tourist office)
The council's tourist office just off the cathedral square, open daily (Sunday mornings only), for maps and transport advice.
Sights
Catania Cathedral (Sant'Agata)
The cathedral of the city's patron saint, Agatha, rebuilt in baroque style after the 1693 earthquake, with the tomb of the composer Bellini inside.