What to see from Palermo to Catania?

Best stops along Palermo to Catania drive. The top stops along the way from Palermo to Catania (with short detours) are Mt Etna, Villa Romana del Casale, and Cathedral of Cefalù.



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Palermo's coastline features some of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily, including Mondello Beach. Catania's coastline is known for its stunning cliffs and bays, with several beaches like Playa di Catania that offer excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities.

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The east coast Ionian Riviera has some of Sicily's most picturesque pebbly and sandy beaches including those of Isola Bella, Mazzarò, Giardini Naxos and Letojanni (below Taormina).

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  • Best areas in Sicily.
  • Taormina – where to stay for luxury & beautiful surroundings ??
  • Cefalú – best area to stay for families ???
  • Catania – exciting city with beach close to Etna ??
  • Palermo – stay in Sicily's vibrant capital (near the best beach in Sicily)
  • Syracuse – stay in a city with many historical attractions.


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Getting Around. Catania is a very walkable city, with many of the main sights close to each other in the city center. Most of the area is also prohibited from vehicles. This is great as you can peacefully explore all the historic streets and side alleys.

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Staying 2-4 days in Palermo is the perfect amount. With 1 or 2 days, you'll be able to fit in all the highlights, but your days will be long and busy. In my experience, 3-4 days is the sweet spot. It's enough time to get a solid feel for the city without rushing through your days.

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How Many Days Do You Need in Catania? We think either one or two nights is the perfect amount of time for exploring Catania itself, depending on how much time you have. If you want to use it as a day trip to either Taormina or Mount Etna, add a day for each one.

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Enna. Enna in one of Sicily's best-kept secrets. The city, which lies in central Sicily, is rarely visited by tourists, as most prefer to focus on the coastline or larger towns. It's a truly wonderful setting, situated 3083 feet above sea level and filled with rolling green hills and tiny clusters of houses.

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This is a compact city. While it will give just a tantalizing taste of Palermo, we can nonetheless get a great overview in two days. We can see many of the principal landmarks, visit the markets, and even hit the beach, fueling up with espresso and gelato and between.

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However, petty crimes such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, and theft from parked cars can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas. It's also important to note that there are some areas in Sicily that are known for Mafia activity, particularly in some of the larger cities.

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Top petty crimes and scams in Catania affecting tourists
  • Pickpocketing. Pickpocketing is an issue in the city of Catania, especially in crowded areas like markets, train stations, and touristy places. ...
  • Overpricing. ...
  • Taxi scams. ...
  • Corso Italia. ...
  • Via Crociferi. ...
  • Cibali.


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“Better” is very subjective…. Most find Siracusa more tourist-friendly, especially the charming ancient island of Ortigia. If you can get to Catania, can you visit Taormina. If not, Siracusa.

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As we were saying, a Palermo walking tour is the best way to visit the city. The Sicilian capital is a very busy city and walking will avoid you, first of all, to get stuck in traffic.

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