Things to do
Due to its hilltop location, climate, villas, and gardens, Viagrande is one of the most pleasant towns on Etna to stay in. Its cuisine is highly regarded, and there are numerous restaurants, pizzerias, and bars where you can enjoy local specialties such as Sicilian pizza, arancini, ricotta desserts, pazienzani, ice cream, and granitas.
For nature and mountain lovers, we recommend a visit to the Butterfly House and the Etna Museum, important tourist attractions that are definitely worth a visit.
Halfway between Etna and the sea, Viagrande is also an ideal base for those who want to have a good choice of interesting destinations in the surrounding area.
Catania , a lively city with a thousand contrasts, awaits you with its historic centre full of monuments, with its traditional markets, first of all “la Pescherìa”, and with its Mediterranean “street food”.
Acireale , a jewel of Baroque architecture, is worth a visit for its splendid Piazza del Duomo, the noble palaces, and for its Carnival.
Acicastello and Acitrezza , the most evocative corners of the Riviera dei Ciclopi, with their lava cliffs overlooking a crystal clear sea, the Norman Castle, the Natural Reserve of the Cyclops Islands, the fishing port, excellent restaurants with fresh fish.
Taormina , the pearl of the Ionian coast, will seduce you with its charm that derives from its spectacular position between Etna and the sea, the beaches, the elegant old town full of shops, the magnificent ancient theater.
The Etna Natural Park with its nature trails and its breathtaking views, is an unmissable destination and within everyone's reach. We advise not to limit yourself to the classic Etna resorts that attract mass tourism but to explore Etna calmly, dedicating more than a day to discovering the great variety of landscapes, crops, artifacts and typical products. Map in hand, we will be able to recommend the best itineraries, choosing them according to your needs and the time you have available.
