Discover Acireale
Discover everything there is to see and do in Acireale. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
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Explore Acireale
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Acireale
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Acireale. Do not miss the main social activities, the most important patronal feasts and all the festivals in the province of Catania.
Useful tips for your holidays in Acireale
Follow our tips to better enjoy your holiday in Acireale. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
Chiazzette Acireale, a path that can leave you speechless
The ancient path of the Chiazzette Acireale is a highly iconic path, once a link between Acireale and Santa Maria La Scala.
Why visit Acireale
Acireale is one of the few Sicilian cities that can boast of hosting numerous natural beauties, being on the coast and a short distance from the mountains, with the majestic Etna volcano which forms the background.
It has a monumental historic center, with historic buildings and different architectural styles, ranging from Sicilian Baroque to Gothic. His La Timpa Nature Reserve it is a heavenly place to visit, with scenic and spectacular environments beaches that marry perfectly with the needs of all tourists.
What to do in Acireale
Il Carnival of Acireale it is what makes this city famous all over the world, with a centuries-old tradition that has entered the heart of all the tourists who have lived it at least once.
In addition to the festive traditions, the city of Acireale is quite famous for its wonderful beaches of golden sand, gravel and stones, which alternate with some stretches of cliff. The gorgeous La Timpa Nature Reserve it is the flagship of this territory, where it is possible to walk along fairy-tale paths and find coasts reminiscent of the tropics.
A visit to the historic center of Acireale is a must during your stay in these places, where you have the opportunity to admire enchanting buildings, such as the Cathedral of Acireale and Town Hall, which are just two of the structures that can be admired within the scenography Piazza Duomo. A place of great interest is also the Opera dei Pupi Museum, which offers an immersion in the Sicilian tradition of puppets, the famous puppets used in epic performances.
How to move around Acireale
The places in the historic center of Acireale can also be visited on foot via a pleasant walk, which is recommended to admire even more the architectural splendor that characterizes the city.
To move in the other areas of Acireale, therefore in its marvelous beaches or inland areas, it is necessary to move with a means of transport, since it is necessary to travel a few kilometers. In Acireale it is however possible to rent a car in various points, being able to move around the whole territory with the utmost ease.
How to get to Acireale
Reaching Acireale is very simple, as it is one of the most important municipalities in the Province of Catania, therefore well served by road connections, especially with the State Road 115, the European Road E45 and numerous other Provincial Roads that allow its achievement starting from any point in Sicily.
In addition to traveling with own means of transport, you can also get to Acireale with the bus numbers of the Sicilian bus lines, which offer numerous trips every day that are able to satisfy all the needs of travellers.
The Acireale railway station provides a further solution for those on the move on the train, while the 'Catania Fontanarossa Airport, located less than 25 km from the center of Acireale, is perfect for those arriving from further afield and are forced to travel by plane.
Useful numbers
Common
095 895111
Tourist Info
095 895267
Municipal police
095 895500
Emergency medical Service
095 894492
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.acireale.ct.it
