Itineraries
Catania with kids: what to see and do as a family in Sicily
Catania with kids, Sicily: family-friendly sights, Etna up to the Silvestri Craters, street food kids love, beaches and where to stay.
· 9 min
The Lavika Loft blog
Real guides, itineraries and tips about Catania and eastern Sicily, written by Fabio, a host who actually lives in Catania. No brochure talk: just what we really tell our guests.
Practical
Apartment or hotel in Catania? Here is what really pays off
Apartment, hotel or B&B in Catania? Pros and cons on price, privacy, kitchen and services, to see what really suits how you travel.
· 8 min
Itineraries
Catania in summer: what to do in 2026, events, beaches and evenings
Catania in summer 2026: the weather, the best hours for the old town, the beaches, events and tips for the heat. From a local host.
· 8 min
Practical
How to get to Catania: airport, train, car and getting around
How to get to Catania: Fontanarossa airport, trains, the motorway and parking, and how to get around the city by bus and metro.
· 8 min
Itineraries
A weekend in Catania: what to do in 2 days of culture, food and sea
A weekend in Catania, Sicily: a 2-day itinerary with the fish market, the baroque old town, street food and half a day between Etna and the sea.
· 7 min
Attractions
The beaches near Catania: from La Plaia to the Riviera dei Ciclopi
The beaches near Catania, Sicily: sandy La Plaia, Aci Trezza and Aci Castello with black lava, the coves of Acireale. How to get there.
· 8 min
Attractions
Hiking Etna from Catania: how to plan it, what to bring and the cost
Etna excursion from Catania, Sicily: how to get there, the Silvestri Craters, guided tours, what to wear and prices. A practical guide.
· 9 min
Itineraries
What to do in Catania in 7 days: a full week in eastern Sicily
A week around Catania: Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Val di Noto, beaches and towns. The definitive 7-day itinerary for eastern Sicily.
· 14 min
Itineraries
What to do in Catania in 6 days: the grand tour of eastern Sicily
6 days in Catania to explore eastern Sicily: Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, beaches and markets. A day-by-day itinerary.
· 12 min
Itineraries
What to do in Catania in 5 days: Syracuse, Etna and the Sicilian baroque
5 days around Catania, Sicily: the old town, Etna, Syracuse and Ortigia, the beaches and the baroque towns of Val di Noto.
· 11 min
Itineraries
What to do in Catania in 4 days: Taormina, Etna and the coast
4 days in Catania, Sicily: old town, Etna, the Riviera dei Ciclopi and a day trip to Taormina. A day-by-day itinerary with practical tips.
· 10 min
Itineraries
What to do in Catania in 3 days: Etna, the sea and the baroque old town
3 days in Catania, Sicily: from the UNESCO baroque to the fish market, from Etna to the Riviera dei Ciclopi. A day-by-day itinerary.
· 9 min