All articles about Catania & Etna
Catania is my hometown, sitting right at the foot of Mount Etna — you can go from the Baroque city center to over 1,900 meters of volcano in about an hour. The fish market, streets paved in black lava stone, and a smoking crater visible from the balcony shape daily life here more than most guidebooks let on.
Ferragosto in Catania: What's Closed on Aug 15
Ferragosto in Catania and on Etna: which shops stay shut, which beaches to avoid, and how to plan the day smartly.
Etna: Cable Car or Hike – What's Really Worth It?
Cable car or hiking trail on Etna? Prices, elevation gain, time needed, and who should choose which option — explained honestly.
Mount Etna in Winter: Snow, Closures, Right Gear
Skiing on an active volcano, sudden road closures, sub-zero temps at 1,900m: what actually matters when visiting Etna in winter.
Catania on Sunday: What's Open, What's Closed?
Sundays in Catania: the fish market's shut, malls are open, restaurants are split. What's actually true, straight from experience.
Pizza, Arancini & Granita: Where I Actually Eat in Catania
My honest picks for Catania and the surrounding area – great selection, high quality, and a gluten-free pizza that actually tastes as good as the original.
Etna Eruption, July 2026: When Catania Airport Was Briefly Closed
A recap of the July 6, 2026 Etna eruption that grounded Catania airport for about 48 hours — and what it means for future eruptions and travel plans.
Etna Closed Due to Rain? Plan B for Catania
Cable car shut down, wind too strong, hike cancelled? Here's how to still make the most of your day instead of standing around Catania clueless.
What Does a Day in Catania Really Cost?
Bus fares, arancini, Etna trips: an honest price breakdown for a day in Catania—real numbers, not vague guesses.
Catania & Etna in 48h Without a Car
A realistic hour-by-hour plan for a weekend in Catania and Etna without a car: buses, trains, timings, what works – and what doesn't.
Catania Without a Car: Etna, Beaches & Taormina by Bus
How to reach Etna, the beaches, and Taormina from Catania by bus and train — real timetables, prices, and tips from someone who actually lives here.