Park of the Fairies of San Giovanni la Punta
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Nature meets magic a San Giovanni La Punta, in Fairy Park: A green path, where children and adults can see elves and wizards, owls and goblins, tightrope walkers and butterflies and, why not, observe the moon with a telescope…
Welcome to Park of the Fairies of San Giovanni La Punta, in the Metropolitan City of Catania. The route winds through theinterior of the forest, where children can indulge their imagination, playing with the installations present and discovering real plants and animals.
The Fairy Park of San Giovanni La Punta is part of a category of attractions dedicated to interiority and emotions, in fact it defines itself emotional parco, a park where visitors, especially children, but also older ones, can experience outdoor adventures, playing with their imagination.
The conformation of the Fairy Park of San Giovanni La Punta
The San Giovanni La Punta Fairy Park is located just 3,8 km from the town. Inside the park you can follow the thematic path, reach the observation point from which to discover the Universe and above all look at the moon up close with the telescope, play with butterflies, have a face to face meeting with the friendly owls of the park, all along the well-trodden roads 'inside of St John's Wood. Furthermore, before entering the park, there is a picnic area where you can relax and eat something.
What to do at the San Giovanni La Punta Fairy Park and in the surrounding area
After having tasted some local specialties directly at the tables just outside the park, join the guides who will accompany you on your tour through the enchanted forest: in addition to giving you lots of interesting information on the animals that inhabit the woods and on the characters most loved by children, the guides will also be able to explain how to observe the moon, for a truly special evening.
Especially if you are traveling with small children, the San Giovanni La Punta Fairy Park is an essential destination during a holiday in the Catania area, as is a visit to the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist; if you stay in San Giovanni La Punta, take the opportunity to discover all the other beauties of the area, the most interesting monuments in the country and of course do not give up a visit to the splendid city of Catania.
From San Giovanni La Punta it is easy to reach the sea: the lido di Chief Mills it is only 10,8 km away and here you can add to your holiday a relaxing day on the beach, overlooking the transparent sea of eastern Sicily.
In the village you will find the Mother Church of San Giovanni Battista and many other sacred buildings such as the Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario and San Rocco and the XNUMXth century Church of Santa Maria di Loreto; towards the outskirts of the town you will find the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Ravanusa, or the girl resurrected by a miracle of the Virgin.
Finally, if you go as far as Catania, just 9,9 km from the town, you can visit sacred buildings such as the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, the mother church of the city and a monument of extraordinary artistic interest or the Church of Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, wonderful basilica in Baroque style, in its Sicilian declination; you can visit the University Botanical Garden or go to the local market in Piazza Carlo Alberto, in addition to the many other activities that can be carried out in a big city like Catania.
If you're wondering what to eat in San Giovanni La Punta the answer is simple: in this area of Sicily you can taste it naturally Catania cuisine. Embrace the local traditions and ask for the very fresh fish at the restaurant, from tuna to swordfish to be enjoyed grilled, warbler sardines, shellfish that will conquer your palate; as a first course, pasta alla Norma is a must not to be missed, while the dessert in Catania is strictly the Sicilian cannoli.
How to get to San Giovanni La Punta
San Giovanni La Punta, in the Metropolitan City of Catania, can be easily reached by car or train.
By car:, from the A19 Palermo-Catania, take the exit for Catania Centro and then continue for about 12 km to the town; on the train, it is possible to get off at Catania Europa Station, just 7 km from San Giovanni, and continue towards the center by bus or shuttle.
