What to do and see in Catania, Sicily: The Best Nature & Parks

May 26, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

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.
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1. 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!

2. Mount Etna

95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
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Mount Etna

Sicily's greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain: Mount Etna, at 10,990 feet, is the most active volcano in Europe and the oldest recorded active volcano in the world.

Reviewed By frankandfeli - Switzerland, null

We had clear weather so it was not to cold the view was awsome we were not able to trekk up to the top crater due to the increased activity and safety standards but you could still hear and see the small eruptions and sulpher yellow about the top crater.The large lava fields are otherworldy the guide was great plenty of good info the bus ride was good to an open bus the guide was real helpfull around etna

3. Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Catania

Via Etnea 397, 95125 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 430901 https://www.facebook.com/OrtoBotanicoDiCataniaPaginaUfficiale/
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Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Catania

Reviewed By AlecG92 - London, United Kingdom

These are lovely botanical gardens, great selection of plants, succulents and palms as well as many native Sicilian plants. A good option to fill 30-45mins of pleasant strolling, and nice that it is free of charge so you don’t feel like you need to stay a long time

4. Timpa di Leucatia

95125 Catania, Sicily Italy
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Timpa di Leucatia

5. Giardino Bellini

Via Etnea, 95124 Catania, Sicily Italy http://www.guidasicilia.it/ita/main/news/speciali.jsp
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Giardino Bellini

Reviewed By micheleaQ8239JH - Caltanissetta, Italy

The beautiful city of Catania, nearest Mount Etna, has a lot of attractions. Here we are in the Catanese Parka, the Villa Bellini.

6. San Giovanni Li Cuti

Via San Giovanni Li Cuti, 95127 Catania, Sicily Italy
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San Giovanni Li Cuti

7. Dog Beach Catania

Viale Presidente Kennedy 11, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 342 015 5719 https://www.facebook.com/DogBeachCatania
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Dog Beach Catania

8. Grotta dell'Amenano

Piazza Curro' 1, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy http://www.lasiciliainrete.it/monumenti/listing/grotta-dellamenano
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Grotta dell'Amenano

9. Le Capannine

Viale Presidente Kennedy 93, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 735 7235 [email protected] http://www.lecapannine.it/
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Le Capannine

10. Lido Excelsior

Viale Presidente Kennedy 35, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy +39 095 341508 [email protected] http://www.lidoexcelsior.it/
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Lido Excelsior

If you wish to spend a pleasent day on the beach in Catania, with all the comodities and plenty of fun Lido Excelsior is the right place to go to.

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