Eastern Sicily
The Palmento La Rosa is the ideal starting point to discover the Eastern part of Sicily.
Around the Etna you will find many fascinating original Sicilian villages as well as barock towns with unknown riches to discover.
Mount Etna itself can be climbed (provided the respective permit) both alone or with a guide. From its top it offers a breathtaking view over a large part of the island.
In Catania, Aci Reale and Taormina you may find international fashion, local food markets as well as excellent Sicilian handicraft items. Interesting and easy to reach within one day are Syracuse, Noto and Ragusa.
Suggestions for excursions
- Etna: Climb it with or without a guide, Circumetnea railway
- Catania: Great historic center, barock palaces and colorful markets
- Taormina: Greek theater, fantastic landscape and great beaches
- Villages of the „Acese“: Pittoreske villages with buildings in both Etna barock and Liberty style
- Piazza Armerina: mosaics of the famous roman "Villa del Casale"
- Syracuse: Beautiful historic center, cathedral and ancient Greek theater
- Caltagirone: Barock churches, ceramic art and the famous scales
- Noto: The masterpiece of Sicilian barock
- Alcantara: Famous river gorge with icy water, even in summertime.
- Aci Trezza: The Cyclope’s Coast - maritime natural reserve
