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

4.5/5(56 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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

4/5(107 area reviews)

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

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

Old Town Catania

4/5(15 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

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 ₹13,598 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹13,598
₹15,466 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,009 reviews)
Average but nice.
"Nice hotel in the center of town. It’s nothing special but it was nice. The rooftop bar and restaurant offered great views of Mt Etna so I would say that was our favorite thing about the hotel. The breakfast in the morning was average, but priced fairly. The beds in the room were incredibly hard, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Eurostars Monte Tauro

Eurostars Monte Tauro

4 out of 5
Via Madonna Delle Grazie 3, Taormina, ME
The price is ₹24,833 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹24,833
₹28,129 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Taormina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Corso Umberto and Greek ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (433 reviews)
"We stay here every year"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Eurostars Monte Tauro
UNA HOTELS Capotaormina

UNA HOTELS Capotaormina

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 105, Taormina, ME
The price is ₹51,431 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹51,431
₹57,388 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Let me say that we did have a great time staying at the hotel. The pool area is awesome and the staff is very nice. That being said the room is very dated. The shower set up was probably the most inconvenient shower I have ever encountered in my whole life Made absolutely no sense. The shuttle service ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

UNA HOTELS Capotaormina
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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 Catania Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (222 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! (201 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! (53 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

Residence Terra Rossa
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Popular places to visit

Mount Etna

Mount Etna

This tranquil city is in a stupendous position on the sea in front of Mount Etna, with a mild climate year round and marvellous scenery, where peace and quiet reign supreme. It's been world famous for centuries, which has brought an influx of noteworthy tourists, even today, thanks to the numerous holiday promotions for Taormina.

Mount Etna
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

On this quick and practical lift system, appreciate the picturesque views as you soar above the beaches and coves of Mazzarò and spot the historic landmarks of Taormina.

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

Piazza del Duomo

Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time.

Piazza del Duomo
Isola Bella

Isola Bella

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Isola Bella, a popular beach in Taormina. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Isola Bella
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

Cities near Eastern Sicily

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

Catania

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