Sicily in June 2026: Taormina Film Fest, Sea & Etna
Sicily in June 2026: Taormina Film Festival, swimming starts (sea 21-24 °C), Etna cool summit, less crowded than July-August. Catania base.
Events and traditions
Sicily in July 2026: Santa Rosalia, Etna, Less Heat
Sicily in July 2026: Festino di Santa Rosalia 14-15 July, Taormina Arte at the Greek Theatre, Etna summit cool 8-18 degrees C, sea 24-26 degrees C, less heat than August. Catania-base practical guide.
Sicily in August 2026: Ferragosto, Aeolians, Heat
Sicily in August 2026: Ferragosto Aug 15, La Vara di Messina, Madonna della Catena Aci Trezza, Palio Piazza Armerina, San Bartolomeo Lipari, sea 27 degrees C, Etna cool summit. Catania-base practical guide.
Catania Bed and Breakfast: Areas, Prices, Tips (2026)
Pick the right Catania bed and breakfast: best areas, price tiers, what to expect from a Sicilian host, and tips from a local Catania apartment owner.
Sicily in May 2026: Sant’Alfio & Infiorata Noto
Sicily in May 2026: Sant’Alfio Trecastagni 9-10 May, Infiorata Noto 15-19 May, Cantine Aperte 31 May, INDA Greek Theatre Syracuse, Etna spring hiking and a Catania-anchored guide.
Sicily in February 2026: Sant’Agata, Carnevale & Quiet Season
Sicily in February 2026: Sant’Agata Catania (3-5 Feb), Carnevale di Acireale and Sciacca, Etna ski peak season, almond blossom, weather, costs and a Catania-anchored itinerary.
Sicily in January 2026: Weather, Etna Skiing & Carnevale
Sicily in January 2026: 14°C coast, Etna skiing, Carnevale Acireale, Befana & 35-50% off-peak savings vs August. Complete weather, events & travel guide.
Sicily in March 2027: Weather, Festivals & Travel
Sicily in March 2027: 16°C average, almond blossoms in Agrigento, Carnevale & San Giuseppe traditions. Complete weather, events and travel guide.
Churches Near Castello Ursino: San Sebastiano & Santa Chiara
Two churches sit directly north and northeast of Castello Ursino in Catania: San Sebastiano on Piazza Federico di Svevia and Santa Chiara on Via Garibaldi. Walking distances, opening tips, and how the two fit into the old town.