There are several reasons why you should go to La Pescheria in Catania whether it's to please your eyes or your nose, while taking in all the gorgeous flavours of pastries, or thea wide range of cheeses and breads. Looking for some fresh fish? Take your pick from fresh oysters, octopus, lobster, sardines or still squirming eels, crabs and shellfish.
The focal point is a huge gushing marble fountain, which is supplied by water from the underground river Amenano.
Once when you have worked up an appetite from walking and browsing around, stop for a while to taste fresh bread, olives, best Sicilian ham or fantastic and juicy peaches. Or call in a local market trattoria for espresso while listening to the local chat and buzz.
La Pescheria market starts from Via Garibaldi and spreads over few nearby alleys and small squares.
Best time: early in the morning.
Follow the trail of the Italian television series, Inspector Montalbano, on this tour from Catania. Explore Southeast Sicily as you see key locations featured in the show. This tour visits Punta Secca, Ragusa, and Scicli.
Skip the lines with this entry ticket to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, one of the largest buildings for shows in the Italian Peninsula. Discover the many wonders of this famous archaeological site.
Discover 3 of the top sites in western Sicily on this full-day tour. Visit Segesta, Nubia, the Salt Pans of Trapani and the hill-top town of Erice.
Embark on an unforgettable underwater journey into the depths of the Gulf of Catania on a guided scuba diving tour. Discover the colorful and flora and fauna as you explore with a marine biologist.
Visit a splendid winery nestled 900 Meters above sea level, on the northeastern slope of Mount Etna, and sample some of their delicious wines.
Hike to the summit craters of Mount Etna up to the highest point allowed with a professional guide. Take a cable car up to your hiking point, and hike for 3.5 hours through this stunning scenery.
Embark on an unforgettable day out at sea with this cruise around Lampedusa. Visit Rabbit Island and Tabaccara Bay (wind permitting), swim in the sea, and indulge on a tasty lunch paired with wine.
Discover 2 unique places in Sicily. Visit the city of Caltagirone, famous for arts, ceramics and baroque, and the city of Piazza Armerina, home to the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale.
Visit the Roman heart of Sicily and charming Greek temples in one day. See the incredible mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale and take a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples.
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