Catania Beach, Catania

If you want to sunbathe while in Catania, then go to Lido beach. It is the most decent beach in Catania situated en route to the airport. The beach is sandy, but the water is not always as clean as it should be. There are sun umbrellas at the beach, a water park, cafes and many sunbathers.

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Sight Name: Catania Beach
Sight Location: Catania, Italy (See walking tours in Catania)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor

Walking Tours in Catania, Italy

Create Your Own Walk in Catania

Creating your own self-guided walk in Catania is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Historical Churches Walking Tour

Just as many other Italian destinations, the Sicilian city of Catania is full of churches, especially in the historic center, where the presence of religious sites is particularly high! A good number of local churches date back centuries, and as such represent marvelous pieces of architecture, adding much character to the area. It is also commonplace to find inside most of them, be it a duomo,... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles

Catania Introduction Walking Tour

The old Sicilian word "katane" is often translated as "harsh ground" or "sharp stones." Black lava from Mount Etna has swamped the area many times. Other disasters include earthquakes, invasions and wars.

The original village of Katane was occupied by Greek settlers in the eighth century BC. During the first Punic War, Catania became a Roman city. The Vandals... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles