Discover Belpasso
Discover everything there is to see and do in Belpasso. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Belpasso
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Belpasso
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Belpasso. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Catania.
Search all the adventures and tours available in Belpasso and on the Etna Park
Immerse yourself deeply in the rich culture, fascinating history and authentic traditions of Sicily like never before, living unforgettable experiences that will make you appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of this enchanting land with a thousand faces.
Useful tips for your holidays in Belpasso
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in Belpasso. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The craftsmanship of the Etna towns, the processing of lava stone
The lava stone, otherwise known as 'the gold of the Etna volcano, is the basaltic material that is obtained from the eruptions of the volcano and it is the same that will then cool and solidify because it is in contact with the air.
Why visit Belpasso
Belpasso is a small town in the province of Catania. The town rises on the slopes of Etna, south of the volcano and the municipal territory occupies part of the slope up to the southern border of Catania.
The inhabited center has a central historic area and a
more modern and functional residential area than in the last
decades it has been developing.
Things to do in Belpasso
In Belpasso, the main activity is certainly to visit the Church of Santa Maria Immacolata in Belpasso. Those who pass through Belpasso cannot fail to visit the churches of the town.
Also not to be missed, the Nino Martoglio city theatre, The theater is linked to the figure of the great Nino Martoglio, one of the greatest Sicilian dialect playwrights.
La Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova among the oldest churches in the country, famous for its particular characteristics, it has been a film set for several television series.
La Church of Santa Maria della Guardia, the main historic building of Borrello (district of Belpasso) and located in the main square, the church is dedicated to the Marian cult of Our Lady of the Guard.
Do not miss the appointment with the Feast of Saint Lucia one of the most awaited events to fully appreciate the beauties of the country.
Getting around in Belpasso
Belpasso is a small town in the province of Catania, moving within the town is very simple. The town has public car parks where you can leave your vehicle, from there it is possible to visit the town on foot.
How to get to Belpasso
Belpasso is located a short distance from Catania, so those arriving in Sicily by plane can reach the city by renting a car at the airport, or by using a convenient bus service that connects Catania to Belpasso.
Those arriving by car from Catania will have to take the ring road and take the 2nd exit for Misterbianco, merge onto the SS 121 Misterbianco-Paternò and exit at Valcorrente.
Those arriving from Messina will have to take the A18 Messina-Catania, exit the toll booth and continue on the ring road. Once you reach the Misterbianco exit, take the SS 121 and exit at Valcorrente.
From Palermo take the A19 Palermo-Catania and exit at Gerbini.
Useful numbers
Common
095 7051111
Tourist Info
095 912812
Municipal police
095 912340
Emergency medical Service
095 918167
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.belpasso.ct.it
