Catania district, Sicily, Italy

Places to visit near Catania

Catania is a city in Catania district, Sicily, Italy, home to about 290,927 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto (2 km), Chiesa della Santissima Trinità (2 km) and Foro Romano (2 km).

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Catania at a glance

Location
Catania district, Sicily, Italy
Population
about 290,927
Coordinates
37.4922° N, 15.0704° E
Places within 50 km
75 (75 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Catania

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Catania: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Catania

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Catania. The closest is Foro Romano (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Catania

49 churches within 100 km of Catania. The closest is Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Catania

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Catania. The closest is Orto Botanico di Catania (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Catania

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Catania. The closest is Monte Zoccolaro (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Catania

14 museums within 100 km of Catania. The closest is Castello Ursino (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Catania

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Catania. The closest is Spiaggia della Plaia (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Catania

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Catania
  2. 2 km Monastero di San Nicolò l'Arena · heritage site, Catania
  3. 1 km Chiesa della Santissima Trinità · church, Catania
  4. 1 km Foro Romano · heritage site, Catania
  5. 1 km Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto · church, Catania
  6. 1 km Castello Ursino · museum, Catania
  7. 2 km Back to Catania

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From travellers near Catania

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How to reach Catania

    All places near Catania by distance

    Within 15 km of Catania

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Catania by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage32100Foro Romano (2 km)
    Churches1949Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Orto Botanico di Catania (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints616Monte Zoccolaro (31 km)
    Museums314Castello Ursino (2 km)
    Beaches & coast513Spiaggia della Plaia (6 km)
    Other attractions14Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella (43 km)
    Caves14Grotta del Gelo (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lago di Nicito (2 km)
    Parks12Giardino Bellini (3 km)
    Buddhist sites12Ex Monastero della Santissima Annunziata (22 km)
    Waterfalls12Oxena Falls (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isola Bella (56 km)

    Catania: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Catania?

    Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto (church, about 2 km), Chiesa della Santissima Trinità (church, about 2 km), Foro Romano (heritage site, about 2 km), Castello Ursino (museum, about 2 km), Monastero di San Nicolò l'Arena (heritage site, about 2 km), Odeon (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Catania?

    75 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Catania?

    Foro Romano, about 2 km by road; Monastero di San Nicolò l'Arena (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Catania?

    Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto, about 2 km by road; Chiesa della Santissima Trinità (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Catania?

    Orto Botanico di Catania, about 4 km by road; Riserva Naturale Integrale Isola Lachea e Faraglioni Dei Ciclopi (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Catania?

    Start in Catania, visit Monastero di San Nicolò l'Arena, then Chiesa della Santissima Trinità, then Foro Romano, then Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto, then Castello Ursino, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Catania?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Catania

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Catania’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.