Acireale: the Baroque town with 100 bell towers
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Catania and Etna
Acireale is a picturesque town that stands on a promontory overlooking the sea: the Timpa. It is said that it originated from Xiphonia, a mysterious Greek city that disappeared. Its name is linked to Greek mythology, to the shepherd boy Aci and its beloved nymph Galatea.
It is surrounded by small seaside villages that rise along the Riviera dei Cyclops.
The Carnival of Acireale is the most beautiful in Sicily.
It is surrounded by small seaside villages that rise along the Riviera dei Cyclops.
The Carnival of Acireale is the most beautiful in Sicily.
What to see
Acireale is the city of a hundred bell towers: its historic center, crossed by an elegant course, is full of religious buildings.Tourist Map of Acireale
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Its characteristics make both a guided tour of the historic center and aquatic activities in one of the small seaside villages that arise along the Cyclops Riviera and a nature walk in the Timpa extremely pleasant.
Private walking tour in Acireale
Private walking tour in Acireale between baroque buildings full of history and Sicilian puppets at the Museo dell'Opera dei Pupi.

Timpa in Acireale
2.1-km loop trail popular for Bird watching and Trekking, but you can also enjoy a bit of solitude during the quieter hours of the day.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Acireale
Carnival is certainly the most important event in Acireale and is considered one of the most beautiful in Sicily.Feast of San Sebastiano in Acireale
2024 Jan 20
2024 Jan 20

Carnival in Acireale
2024 January 28 - February 13
2024 January 28 - February 13

Competition of miniature carnival floats in Acireale
February 2024
February 2024

Confetti factory in Acireale
2024 February
2024 February

Commemorative postmark in Acireale
2024 February
2024 February

Flower Festival in Acireale
April / May
April / May

What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Acireale
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Sicilian jams and marmalades

Sicilian Granita

Ancient Sicilian Grains Pasta

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Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Acireale
Where to stay
Via Santa Caterina, 42B
Acireale CT
Via Spiaggia, 18
Acireale CT
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Acireale. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Aci Catena
Catania and Etna
Aci Trezza
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Valverde
Catania and Etna
Aci Castello
Catania and Etna
Viagrande
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Santa Venerina
Catania and Etna