Discover Aci Catena
Discover everything there is to see and do in Aci Catena. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Aci Catena
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Aci Catena
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Aci Catena. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Catania.
Useful tips for your holidays in Aci Catena
Follow our advice to make the most of your holiday in Aci Catena. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The legend of love flows from Etna to the sea
That there is a special relationship between the Etna volcano and the city of Catania with its entire province, this is a certain fact, indeed even legendary, given that we are talking about a legend.
Why visit Aci Catena
Aci Catena is a municipality in the province of Catania, a small town with almost 30.000 inhabitants.
On the origin of the name there is one legend which tells the love story between a nymph called Galatea and a shepherd boy called Acis interrupted by the fury of the Cyclops Polyphemus.
What to do in Aci Catena
The city of Aci Catena has a lot to offer, including its history, works and attractions.
In Aci Catena it is possible to visit theArchaeological area of Santa Venere al Pozzo, where the first settlements date back to late copper age and were originated from the presence of various thermal water springs having beneficial therapeutic properties.
Also not to be missed is a visit to the Church of the Hermitage Sant'Anna, set in a splendid panorama dominated by greenery and which slopes gently down to sea of Capo Mulini.
Among the events not to be missed, we find, the Feast of the Most Holy Madonna della Catena, which takes place every year on August 15th, although the celebrations already begin on the 12th of the same month.
How to get around Aci Catena
Aci Catena is a small town in the province of Catania, moving around inside is very simple.
It can be visited comfortably on foot through the streets of the town to experience the traditions and popular culture of the town and relax with a nice walk by the sea.
How to get to Aci Catena
On the train
From Catania: Catania-Acireale railway section. Once in Aci Catena follow the signs for 1,7 km.
From Palermo: Palermo-Catania, Catania-Acireale routes. Once in Aci Catena follow the signs for 1,7 km.
From Messina: Messina-Acireale route. Once in Aci Catena follow the signs for 1,7 km.
In Car
From Catania take the SS 114 or the A18 motorway (Acireale toll booth exit). Once in Aci Catena follow the signs for 1,7 km.
From Messina take the A18 motorway (Acireale exit). Once in Aci Catena follow the signs for 1,7 km.
From Palermo take the A19 motorway and continue on the A18. Once in Aci Catena follow the signs for 1,7 km.
Useful numbers
Common
095 802938
Tourist Info
095 7644069
Municipal police
095 804781
Emergency medical Service
095 801591
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.acicatena.ct.it
