Discover Mascalucia
Discover all there is to see and do in Mascalucia. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Mascalucia
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Mascalucia
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Mascalucia. 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 Mascalucia
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in Mascalucia. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The Baron of Mascalucia and the Haunted Villa
That of the Baron of Mascalucia is a legend that mixes with reality. The protagonist of this story is the Haunted Villa of Mascalucia, a place shrouded in mystery.
Why visit Mascalucia
Mascalucia is among the most populous municipalities in the Catania area, as well as being a place rich in history and charm, with centuries-old traditions that have survived intact to this day.
This is the city of faith, as evidenced by the numerous religious buildings scattered throughout its territory, but also of mysteries, as told in the legend of the Baron of Mascalucia and of the Haunted Villa.
If you visit Mascalucia you can only be enchanted by its landscape and its many points of interest, being able to observe historical realities that tell both the best and worst moments of the city.
Mascalucia, in fact, has been razed to the ground several times by natural disasters, among the most devastating we mention theeruption of Etna in 1669 and 1693 earthquake.
Things to do in Mascalucia
Discovering Mascalucia also means passing through its many places of worship, each of which is named after an important figure of the local tradition.
This is the case of the Church of San Vito, which bears the name of Patron Saint of Mascalucia, but also of the Mother Church of Our Lady of Consolation, the main religious building of the city, without forgetting the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Sciara di Mompilieri, which has medieval glories.
If you love nature don't miss the opportunity to visit the Park of Monte Ciraulo, over 17 hectares of land in which the Mediterranean maquis is the master, being able to also stop in the various areas made available to enjoy a picnic in the midst of Sicilian nature.
Don't miss the events in Mascalucia, which with the feast of St. Vitus , Feast of the Patriarch Saint Joseph they will be able to make you discover much more of its folklore.
How to get around in Mascalucia
The best way to move within Mascalucia is with a means of transport. Although the municipality is not very large, its points of interest are located throughout its territory, making it difficult to visit them on foot.
It is possible within Mascalucia rent a car, so as to offer you the opportunity to discover the area even if you arrive in Sicily from afar.
How to get to Mascalucia
Mascalucia is within easy reach of Catania, approximately from which it is less than 10 km. Thanks to its proximity to its capital, you can easily reach Mascalucia given the numerous connections that serve the area, such as the Catania Central Railway Station andCatania Fontanarossa Airport.
Those who travel by bus can evaluate the journeys of Sicilian Transport Company AST, which allow you to move easily throughout Sicily and also reach Mascalucia from any other location.
Useful numbers
Common
095 7542111
Tourist Info
095 7542601
Municipal police
095 7270705
Emergency medical Service
095 7502668
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.mascalucia.ct.it
