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Catania &Foothills of Mount Etna

Mount Etna is an awe-inspiring sight and one of the world’s worth visiting are Zafferana Etnea, San Giovanni La Punta,
most active volcanos. It lies on the east side of the island Randazzo and the gorge of Alcantara.
between the city of Catania and the resort of Taormina is the Catania is the island’s second largest city. Destroyed by the
highest volcano in Europe and is constantly changing shape as great earthquake of 1693 the city was rebuilt in the baroque
it regularly vents and erupts.
style of the day, a fine example being Piazza del Duomo – site
The mountain’s fertile lower slopes are host to the most varied of the ancient Roman baths. The main shopping street Via Etnea
vegetation on the island including palm trees, prickly pears and is an amazing 2 miles long and famous for its smart shops,
agaves along with an abundance of citrus and olive trees. The restaurants and cafes. Catania has a long stretch of coastline
area is also famous for producing first-class wines. Among the boasting fine sandy beaches.
small villages clinging to the foothills of the mountain and well

Il Principe Catania ★★★★
Hotel Il Principe Catania occupies a recently
restored aristocratic building in a much sought
after location in the heart of Catania’s baroque
historical centre. It is also just a few minutes
walk from the Piazza Duomo and the famous
Via Etnea with its fashionable shops and large
choice of restaurants and cafes. Guest
bedrooms are comfortable and elegantly
furnished in modern style. From here you are
well placed for visiting Mount Etna and its
surrounding villages. Siracusa and the popular
resort of Taormina are both within an hour’s
drive. It is approximately 20 minutes walk to
the beach.

FACILITIES
● 80 Rooms & suites b/s wc
● restaurant
● bar
● Small wellness centre & steam room ll Principe Catania
● lift
● air conditioning

ll Principe Catania Hotel Villa Romeo
Hotel Villa Romeo ★★★
An elegant and sophisticated hotel within easy
reach of the railway station, Hotel Villa Romeo
boasts the only hotel in central Catania to have
three terrace gardens, each filled with a
colourful display of plants and flowers. This is
a retreat within the city as guests benefit from
being in a fabulous central location as well as
being shielded from the everyday noise of the
city centre with some rooms opening onto the
lush terrace gardens. The hotel’s interior is
furnished in traditional style. You are perfectly
placed here for exploring the many riches of
the city of Catania including the baroque Piazza
del Duomo, Fontana dell’Elefante and
Cathedral of St. Agata. Catania also has a
bustling open-air market. The central railway
station and bus terminal are very close by
offering easy access to beaches and the airport.

FACILITIES
● 25 rooms b/s wc
● breakfast room
● garden with bar
● air conditioning
Hotel Villa Romeo Hotel Villa Romeo ● lift
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