Catania district, Sicily, Italy

Places to visit near Pedara

Pedara is a town in Catania district, Sicily, Italy, home to about 12,089 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chiesa di San Vito Martire (7 km), Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Immacolata (10 km) and Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza (11 km).

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Pedara, Sicily
Pedara, Catania district, Sicily, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pedara at a glance

Location
Catania district, Sicily, Italy
Population
about 12,089
Coordinates
37.6239° N, 15.0567° E
Places within 50 km
81 (81 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pedara

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pedara: 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 Pedara

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pedara. The closest is Palazzo Musmeci (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pedara

49 churches within 100 km of Pedara. The closest is Chiesa di San Vito Martire (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pedara

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pedara. The closest is Monte Zoccolaro (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Monte Zoccolaro · viewpoint · Catania · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Etna · viewpoint · Catania · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mount Etna · viewpoint · Catania · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Monte Leporello · viewpoint · Catania · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Monte Turcisi · viewpoint · Catania · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Monte Mojo · viewpoint · Messina · ~40 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pedara

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pedara. The closest is Riserva Naturale Integrale Isola Lachea e Faraglioni Dei Ciclopi (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Pedara

13 museums within 100 km of Pedara. The closest is Museo Emilio Greco (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Pedara

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pedara. The closest is Porto Ulisse (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Pedara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pedara
  2. 10 km Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Immacolata · church, Catania
  3. 9 km Chiesa di San Vito Martire · church, Catania
  4. 11 km Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo · heritage site, Catania
  5. 4 km Palazzo Musmeci · heritage site, Catania
  6. 13 km Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza · church, Catania
  7. 11 km Back to Pedara

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How to reach Pedara

    All places near Pedara by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pedara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage32106Palazzo Musmeci (12 km)
    Churches2149Chiesa di San Vito Martire (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints816Monte Zoccolaro (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Riserva Naturale Integrale Isola Lachea e Faraglioni Dei Ciclopi (15 km)
    Museums413Museo Emilio Greco (17 km)
    Beaches & coast411Porto Ulisse (14 km)
    Caves14Grotta del Gelo (26 km)
    Other attractions14Greek Theatre (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lago di Nicito (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isola Bella (41 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascata del Catafurco (59 km)
    Parks11Giardino Bellini (16 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ex Monastero della Santissima Annunziata (19 km)

    Pedara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pedara?

    Chiesa di San Vito Martire (church, about 7 km), Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Immacolata (church, about 10 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza (church, about 11 km), Palazzo Musmeci (heritage site, about 12 km), Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo (heritage site, about 12 km), Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano (church, about 12 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pedara?

    Palazzo Musmeci, about 12 km by road; Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pedara?

    Chiesa di San Vito Martire, about 7 km by road; Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Immacolata (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pedara?

    Monte Zoccolaro, about 13 km by road; Etna (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pedara?

    Start in Pedara, visit Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Immacolata, then Chiesa di San Vito Martire, then Area Archeologica di Santa Venera al Pozzo, then Palazzo Musmeci, then Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pedara?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pedara

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pedara’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pedara on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.