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PESCHERIA, CATANIA

Highlights

1 Pescheria, Catania Eat a sea urchin, buy some swordfish, have spaghetti and clams

for lunch – Catania’s raucous fish market is Sicily’s best.

2 Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania Enjoy a night at the opera with the music of
Catania’s most famous native son.

3 The ascent of Etna The smoking cone of Etna dominates much of eastern Sicily,
and invites an ascent of its blackened upper slopes, not least for the awesome views.

4 Ferrovia Circumetnea A day-trip by public transport that takes some beating –
riding the volcano-train for over 100km around the base of Mount Etna.

5 Nicolosi The best base on Etna’s south side, ideal for winter skiing or summer
walking.

6 Castello Nelson, Bronte An English country house with a fascinating history, deep
in the Sicilian countryside.

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