Catania Sicily, Italy Cruise Port - overhead view of the Catania itinerary stop located in the Europe - Mediterranean cruising region

Catania Sicily, Italy

Europe - Mediterranean

Catania, Sicily, Italy, docks at Porto di Catania, 1 kilometer from downtown, with taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 310,000, features the 11th-century Catania Cathedral. Travelers visit Piazza del Duomo for the Elephant Fountain. Local markets sell pistachio pastries. Excursions to Mount Etna, 1 hour north, offer crater hikes. Peak season May to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes pasta alla Norma at trattorias. Souvenirs feature lava stone crafts.

Catania Sicily, Italy Location

Catania, Sicily, Italy, in southern Italy, lies on the Ionian Sea, at the foot of Mount Etna on Sicily’s east coast.

Ascend Mount Etna for volcanic hikes. Explore Syracuse's ancient ruins. Relax on Catania Beach with Sicilian gelato. Stroll Via Etnea for shopping. Visit Norman Castle and fish market for fresh arancini.