ACIREALE
CarnivalThe carnival events of Acireale are seen by many as the most captivating in Sicily, taking place from January to February. The festivities show parades of artfully decorated carriages. More information at: www.acirealeturismo.it, stracireale@regione.sicilia.it
ETNA
Etna train ride
Starting in Catania, you can take the train up the mountain Etna. More information at: www.circumetnea.it (including English pages).
Quad bikes
Tours with quad bikes on the Mount Etna offers: www.etnaquad.it, info@etnaquad.it, Tel.
Alessandro: 339-5875145 or Carmelo 333-1195618.
In October, Mount Etna hosts a vintage car race. More information at: www.scuderiadelmediterraneo.it
CALTAGIRONE
The Illuminated StairsTwice a year the town commemorates its patron saint, Saint Jacob, by illuminating the famous ceramic stairs Santa Maria del Monte of Caltagirone. This will be between July and between August. More information at : www.comune.caltagirone.ct.it
CATANIA
Etna Fest
From February to November, Catania stages a number of cultural and musical events constituting the Etna Festival. Events are held in the Exhibition and Congress Centre Criminiere. More Information at: www.etnafest.info
Saint Agatha Festival
From February 3 to 5, Catania hosts its famous annual celebration of the city’s patron saint, Saint Agatha. The festuvutues involve a candle offering, carriage parades and fireworks. More information at: www.comune.catania.it, bureau.turismo@comune.catania.it
Opera lovers should visit the Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania. The current programme can be viewed online: www.teatromassimobellini.it, botteghino@teatromassimobellini.it
CASTIGLIONE DI SICILIA
Sicilia Open GolfSpring sees a series of Golf tournaments, the Sicilian Open, on the islands premier golf places. Among them is Il Piccilio di Castaglione di Sicilia. More information at: www.regione.sicilia.it/turismo
