How to Get Around Catania: Local Transport Guide (2026)
Complete guide to getting around Catania without a car: metro, AMTS buses, ALIBUS airport shuttle, taxis, walking tips.
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Driving in Sicily: Tips & What to Know in 2026
A practical guide to driving in Sicily: car rental, ZTL zones, parking, road style, distances from Catania, and when a car is worth it.
What to Wear on Mount Etna
What to wear on Mount Etna in every season: layers, shoes, jacket, sun protection, winter gear, and what not to bring.
What to Pack for Sicily: Season-by-Season Guide (2026)
From Etna hiking boots to cathedral cover-ups and beach gear: a local’s packing list for Sicily in every season. Monthly weather, what not to bring, and FAQ.
Taormina to Mount Etna: Tours, Transport & Tips (2026)
All ways to reach Mount Etna from Taormina: guided tours from €69, by car (1h15), AST bus, train+bus, taxi. Compare prices, see the cable car, plan your day trip.
How to Get to Mount Etna from Catania (2026)
Everything you need to know to reach Mount Etna from Catania: AST bus timetable, cable car prices, driving route, guided tours, and a sample day trip itinerary.
Is Catania Worth Visiting? Honest 2026 Local Take
Is Catania worth visiting? Yes — if you want authentic Sicily, not a polished postcard. Honest local guide: reasons to go, who should skip, days needed, cost.
Filicudi Island: Sicily’s Wildest Aeolian
Filicudi is the Aeolian Islands’ best-kept secret: monk seal cave, La Canna rock stack, Bronze Age ruins and pristine snorkelling. How to get there and what to see.
Alicudi Island: Sicily’s Most Remote Aeolian
Alicudi is Sicily’s wildest Aeolian island: no cars, no roads, just donkeys and the Filo dell’Arpa hike. How to get there, what to do, when to visit.
What to Do in Catania: 2026 Local Action Guide
What to do in Catania, by locals: 12 essentials, what to do in a day, free things, at night, plus an old town walk and the Mount Etna day-trip.