The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Catania, Sicily

September 13, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
Restaurants in Catania

1. Etna Guided Tours

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Etna Guided Tours

Etna Guided Tour offers tours to make you feel the unique emotion of walking on the highest volcano in Europe, visit the lava tunnels and enjoy the surrounding fauna and flora. To book a tour or simply ask for information, contact us on Facebook or send us an email.

2. Sea Kayak Sicily

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Sea Kayak Sicily

Outdoor activities in Sicily: sea kayaking, hiking, bicycling, coasteering and more. From beginners level to advanced ones, for families with kids and groups, with experienced and qualified guides.

3. Myda Cooking School

Via Cristoforo Colombo n_ 53, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 668 3386 [email protected] http://www.mydascuoladicucina.com/en/sicilian-cooking-classes-en/
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Myda Cooking School

Myda Cooking School is located very close to the downtown of Catania. Living a Myda Cooking Class experience by our Cooking School, means appreciate both the nutritional aspects of Italian Cuisine - in particular of Sicilian one - and live its culinary tradition that goes from the attention of Sicilian products to the ingredients to use, that comes from our lovely island. Thanks to a Myda Cooking Class in Catania you will get the opportunity to share brilliant moments of your trip with other people who have your same cooking passion. Please visit our official website and fell free to ask for any kind of information. We hope to live this fantastic experience together. See you soon!

Reviewed By 204nikkih - New Jersey, United States

This cooking class was the highlight of our stay in the Catania area. Loredana was incredibly an amazing Chef and the cooking class including the market tour was wonderful. The class was hands on and included a history of the dishes. We were able to pick the dishes before we got to Italy and Loredana ensured that the the dishes were 100% nut free, as we advised of allergy. Loredana also emailed us the recipes so that we could make everything again in our own. I would definitely do it again when I return to Sicily.

4. Sicily By Nature

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Sicily By Nature

Sicily is a unique land, a perfect destination that offers wonderful itineraries for nature and tourist excursions. Variety of landscapes are varied: from the excursions on Mount Etna to the uncontaminated reserve of Vendicari, you will discover the charm of a land rich in history, cradle of Mediterranean culture, joy for the eyes and for the heart.

5. Sicilian Sailing Tours

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Sicilian Sailing Tours

Sailing Tour from Catania to Acitrezza, along the route of Ulysses. Our day cruise includes: Departure from the port of Catania, sailing to Port of Ognina, Ulysses' Grotto - stop for a swim, Medieval Castle of Acicastello, Natural Sea Reserve at Acitrezza Faraglioni cliffs: The Cyclops Island. Lunch served on the boat with beverage. We Charter Sail Boat or Motor Yacht to explore Eolian Islands too. Our Boats are moored in Catania and at Marina Santa Maria Maggiore, in Milazzo (Messina).

6. Etnatao Etna Excursions

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Etnatao Etna Excursions

Discover Mt. Etna with a geologist I am a naturalist guide with a degree in geology with more than twenty years of experience in organizing eco-friendly excursions on Mt.Etna. This project, since its beginning, has been oriented towards sustainable tourism with a solid foundation on ecology, natural sciences and ethics and it is addressed to travellers, naturalists , photographers, ecologists, walkers and free spirits. We organise sustainable walking tours in the most peaceful and primordial places of Mt. Etna untouched by mass tourism and we make sure that our activities have the least possible impact on the wonderful and fragile natural balance of the volcano. If you want to discover the beauty and the power of Mt. Etna and the web of relations that form this unique ecosystem, this the excursion for you!

7. Adventurerooms Escape Room

Catania, Sicily Italy +39 345 978 0139 [email protected] http://www.catania.adventurerooms.it
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Adventurerooms Escape Room

An exciting "escape the room" game for groups of 2-14 persons. You are closed in a mysterious room and you have 60 minutes to escape, searching for clues, solving puzzles, finding keys and using strange objects. Only 20-30% of the teams have escaped so far. Will you?

Reviewed By mirkocT7418DM - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I an visiting Catania for a few weeks and my friend suggested this as my first ever Escape Room experience. I have never been more excited! Location is great and our host, Davide, was impeccable. This was an excellent choice for a first timer, as everything was explained perfectly. Challenging and exciting, we won with just 5 seconds remaining! Definitely would suggest everyone to try and enjoy their time!

8. Sicily Bike Tourist Service

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Sicily Bike Tourist Service

Sicily Bike Tourist Service... Mountain Bike tours and excursions on the Etna volcano and in Sicily. MTB Tours and Excursions: Etna Mountain Bike Tour, Simeto Mountain Bike Tour and Alcantara Mountain Bike Tour... MTB for everyone. Cycling Tour: Etna Bike Tour, Sicily Bike Tour... Bike Tour in stages and daily for lovers of travel in complete relax. Sicily Bike Tourist Service, the mountain bike specialists on the "Etna" volcano we have been, cycling with you since 2013. Your Cycling tour on Etna, Simeto, Alcantara and Catania you can also book it with a minimum of only 18 hours notice. RC insurance coverage included in our cycling services.

9. Jonio Pro-Dive Catania

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Jonio Pro-Dive Catania

The Diving is located inside the Camping Jonio in Catania, in a natural bay created by the XV century lava flows. This part of the sea allows numerous scuba diving but also snorkeling, one of the activities offered by the structure. The location of the Diving Center is hospitable and offers numerous comforts even for non-divers friends. We have in use 40 mono and bi-attack tanks from 10-12-15-18 liters, 15 complete equipment, a 230 l / m Bauer VM-7.5 compressor, with which we daily load tanks for our members and guests of the Camping Jonio; we have also a boat for diving in other places.

10. Jolly Roger Adventure ASD

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Jolly Roger Adventure ASD

Captain welcomes you aboard the sailing ship "Alcyone" a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2 ft (13 mt)CE approved in class A (ocean)can bring on board 14 people(including crew). The boat has 4 cabins,two cabins aft, a master at the bow and a double bow.Two bathrooms with shower,kitchen two fires with gas oven and fridge in cockpit.Wide dinette provides a huge comfort for eight people...

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