Environment and nature

“La Timpa” natural reserve is characterized by the presence of lava ridges that have stratified over the centuries. The reserve can be reached from SS114 state highway, through the tortuous “Chiazzette” trail that heads down to Santa Maria La Scala. … read more

The Oasis Simeto was declared natural reserve in 1984. The naturalistic interest of the reserve is the presence of river and marsh environments and coastal dunes. Each ambient is characterized by different flora and fauna. … read more

Piano Provenzana is a ski area located in the town of Linguaglossa (CT), on the northern slope of Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. It is located at an altitude of 1,810 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by a large pine wood. … read more

The rifugio Giovannino Sapienza is a mountain hut located on the southern slope of Mount Etna. Starting from the hut, and using the cable car you can get in a short time to the summit cones and visit Piano Provenzana. … read more

People choose Catania for the beauties of the Baroque city center, for the tasty local food. But Catania is also chosen to spend a day by the sea in the beautiful … read more

The Etna Regional Park extends for 59,000 hectares in a unique natural environment: the extraordinary landscape which surrounds the highest active volcano in Europe is set to become a World Heritage Site in June 2013. … read more

The seaside village of Santa Tecla is located in Acireale, and is surrounded by the wonders of Etna: from the timpa to the entire Ionian coast … read more

The Bellini’s Garden is better known as Bellini’s Villa, it belonged to the Biscari’s family, who gave it to citizenship in 1854. It’s in the heart of Catania and you can come in from several sides, but the main entrance is located along the famous via Etnea. … read more

Pozzillo is a small hamlet of Acireale, in the province of Catania. A small and charming seaside village, it is a quiet and pleasant destination throughout the year. … read more

In the heart of the historic center of Catania, under the famous arches of the Navy, there is the Pacini garden. It is one of the two oldest gardens in the city, it was built at the end of 1800 and was incorporated by the railway viaduct in the thirties. … read more

Stazzo is a small hamlet of Acireale, in the province of Catania. A seaside village, it has a beach and port characteristic of the Acireale area. … read more

It’s the island that make up the archipelago of the Cyclops with other seven big rocks off Aci Trezza Sea. Its origin, caused by intense volcanic activity of Mount Etna, is dated back about 500.000 years ago. In the 19th century it has been declared Natural reserve. … read more

Santa Maria La Scala is a fishing village not far from Acireale, it is reached walking on the old road called by Acireale people “le Chiazzette”. The small town of Santa Maria La Scala is built around the harbor called “Scalo Grande”. … read more

In the center of the city, via Etnea 397, there’s the Botanical Gardens, historic garden of the city, is now the destination of many visitors who can enjoy, in every month of the year, valuable botanical collections such as Palms, Succulents and Wild plants in Sicily. … read more

In Mascalucia you can find a wonderful example of typical Mediterranean vegetation. The Park of Monte Ceraulo born from the overlapping of lava flows. Its flora witnesses the richness and variety of the magnificent Etna’ wood. … read more

The public garden of Acireale, also called Villa Belvedere, is at the end of the Corso Umberto, the main street that links the Villa to the Cathedral of Acireale. From its balcony it is possible to admire a beautiful view of Taormina, Etna and the Timpa. … read more

The village of Santa Caterina, formerly known as “Cavallari”, is made up of narrow streets decorated with flowers and citrus trees. The village is located on one of the highest lava ridges of Timpa; an impressive view enriched by the precipice on the sea. … read more