Eastern Sicily Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Roman Amphitheater featuring a ruin
Cathedral Square showing a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
Cathedral of Noto showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Where to stay in Eastern Sicily

Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture

Taormina City Centre

The colourful gardens and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Taormina City Centre. A stop by Corso Umberto or Piazza IX April might round out your trip.

Taormina City Centre
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Ortigia

Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.

Ortigia
Angera which includes a small town or village and a river or creek

Catania City Centre

Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Roman Amphitheater while you're exploring the area.

Catania City Centre
Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Old Town Catania

Historical sites and theatres are highlights of Old Town Catania. Make a stop by Ursino Castle or Catania Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.

Old Town Catania
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Mazzaro

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mazzaro. A stop by Lido Mazzaro or Isola Bella might round out your trip.

Mazzaro
Mount Etna featuring mountains

Contrada Pantano d'Arci

If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing.

Contrada Pantano d'Arci
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Etnea 218, Catania, CT
The price is 4.080.762 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
4.080.762 ₫
4.642.565 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel with great mount Etna view. Clean and spacious rooms. Restaurant was excellent! Food was amazing! Walkable distance to about anything. Definitely would recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
UNA Hotels Capotaormina

UNA Hotels Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is 17.068.743 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
17.068.743 ₫
19.021.050 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"This property was absolutely stunning. Every inch of the property was well maintained. The staff was very friendly and the free transportation was an added bonus. I can’t wait to go back !"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

UNA Hotels Capotaormina
Hotel Santa Tecla Palace

Hotel Santa Tecla Palace

4 out of 5
Via Balestrate, 100, Santa Tecla, Acireale, CT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Acireale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Timpa Natural Reserve and Piazza ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (270 reviews)
Amazing hotel
"We had a fabulous stay at Hotel Santa Tecla Palace. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was excellent as was the service. The pool is as amazing as it looks in the photos. It’s clean and the lifeguards are very helpful. The sea was lovely, easy access and crystal clear water. Reception staff ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

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Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata

Via Monte Sant'Agata, 5, Catania, CT
Stay at this apartment in Catania. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and premium bedding. Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Lovely staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Ferrini Home - Via Monte Sant'Agata
Hotel - Residence La Residenza

Hotel - Residence La Residenza

4 out of 5
Via 27 Lulgio, 115, Messina, ME
Stay at this 4-star residence in Messina. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (202 reviews)
"Comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Well located for ferry port and train station, with tram to both for the less energetic. I checked in late Sunday afternoon which meant reception was not staffed, but intercom provided all information to get in and access key card. Very comfortable bed and perfect ..."

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025

Hotel - Residence La Residenza
Residence Terra Rossa

Residence Terra Rossa

Via Bongiovanni 12, Taormina, ME
Stay at this residence in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Isola Bella and Greek Theatre are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at Residence Terra Rossa. The views were breathtaking. Our room and the grounds were spotless clean. We traveled with our kids (ages 6, 8, 10) and we are an active family so we had no issues with the vast number of stairs. In fact we really enjoyed the walks home to burn off ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Catania Beach

Catania Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Catania Beach during your travels in Contrada Pantano d'Arci?

Catania Beach
Taormina Cable Car

Taormina Cable Car

You can take time to visit Taormina Cable Car during your travels to Taormina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Taormina Cable Car
Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Piazza del Duomo

Learn about the local history of Catania when you spend time at Piazza del Duomo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Piazza del Duomo
Messina featuring general coastal views

Corso Umberto

During your visit to Taormina, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Corso Umberto
Greek Theatre showing heritage architecture and building ruins

Greek Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Greek Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Taormina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Greek Theatre
Lungomare di Ortigia

Lungomare di Ortigia

You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Lungomare di Ortigia

Cities near Eastern Sicily

Syracuse which includes street scenes as well as an individual female

Syracuse

Messina showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Taormina

Piazza del Duomo featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Acireale

Aci Castello featuring a castle and heritage architecture

Aci Castello