My carefully curated picks when it comes to what to eat, shop, and see in Catania, Italy.
FOOD
Trattoria Saltimbocca Da Giancarlo - This place serves up incredibly authentic and super fresh fish specialties. We ordered fresh fish by the gram - 500g each looked like this:
Vularie CT - See more here
Canusciuti Sicilian Cafe - This is a very popular and well-loved Sicilian restaurant.
Caffè Europa - High end bakery packed with authentic local desserts.
Scardaci Ice Cafè - Here you can get mini versions of local desserts, a great way to try out new things.
THINGS TO SEE
Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Villa Bellini/Chiosco Bellini - Beautiful Park
Church of Saint Benedict - The ceiling in this church is worth seeing.
Fountain of the Elephant - There's also a great craft market near here.
IZI Travel App - Apple | Android With this app, it's easy to explore the city with a free guided walking tour.
SMALL FISHING VILLAGES
Via S. Giovanni Li Cuti - Little dock where locals swim.
Spiaggia di Catania - Beach
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| Fountain of the Elephant |
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| The chill pepper is believed to ward off evil in Sicily. |
SHOPPING
Mercatino Usato Catania - Unbelieable bargains in this second hand shop.
Market Fera O’Luni - Amazing flea market, had a ton of fun digging for treasure and got a cool tote bag for a euro.
Iki Boutique - This boutique was a pleasure to visit and has beautiful gifts.
Giolelleria Stroili - Bought some gold earrings here.
Via Etnea & Corso Italia - beautiful shopping streets.
Legatoria Prampolini - Chic bookshop and cafe
FURTHER RECOMENDATIONS
L'Orto Botanico di Catania - Botanical Garde
Cucina Tipica Siciliana Restaurant
Portale Cantinaccia - Pizza
Galatea Catering - Bakery
Dal Mastro - Bakery
Blanc à Manger - Bakery
Terra Madre Pizzeria Biologica - Pizza
La Cucina Dei Colori Restaurant
Cutilisci - Restaurant
Lettera 82 Risto Pub - Pub
A Putia Dell'Ostello - Sicilian Restaurant
Collage Boutique Bar - Bar
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