Planning a trip to Catania

Getting there, tourism info and more

Trip-planning basics

• How long to spend in Catania: Honestly, just get out of Catania. The few sights are not worth it, especially considering how much the rest of the region has to offer. If you're in Sicily for a month, sure, spend a day or two. Otherwise, move on. Your vacation will thank you.
• Catania tourist office: For the main visitor Information office in Catania, take Via Pacini off Via Etnea to Largo Paisiello 5 (tel. +39-095-730-6211, fax 095-316-407), is open daily 9am to 7pm, as is the office in the train station (tel. +39-095-730-6255). Their website is www.apt-catania.com
• How to get to Catania: Catania is about halfway down Sicily's eastern shore on the A18 highway, and is the transportation hub for eastern Sicily. Catania is 54km (33 miles) south of Taormina, 72km (45 miles) north of Siracusa, 97km (60 miles) south of Messina, and 85km (53 miles) east of Enna. The best way to get there from elsewhere in Italy is by plane; the best way to get there from within Sicily is by train. The train station is at the east edge of town on Piazza Giovanni XXIII. » more
  

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