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.

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

Belvedere Garden of Acireale

Acireale Cathedral

Basilica of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Acireale

Acireale Cathedral Square

Puppet Opera Museum of Acireale

Musmeci Palace in Acireale

Zelantea library of Acireale

Modò Palace in Acireale

Museum of the Carnival of Acireale

Basilica of San Sebastiano in Acireale

Chiazzette of Acireale

"La Timpa" Nature Reserve

Village of Santa Maria La Scala

Eighteenth-century Nativity Scene in Acireale

Village of Pozzillo

Sanctuary Maria SS. of Loreto in Acireale

Scammacca Castle in Acireale

Village of Capo Mulini

Village of Santa Caterina

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.

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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.

Flower Festival in Acireale
26 Apr - 1 May 2024

Feast of Mary SS. Rosario in Acireale
2 - 5 May 2024

Festa Santi Fratelli Martiri ad Acireale
10, 12, 19 May 2024

Sicilian Granita Festival - Nivarata in Acireale
24 - 26 May 2024

Octopus Festival in Pozzillo
Jul 2024

Swordfish Festival in Pozzillo
Jul 2024

Acireale Summer Program 2024
Jul - Sep 2024

Summer Carnival in Acireale
Aug 2024

Feast of Santa Magherita in Pozzillo - Acireale
Aug 2024

La Vela D'Oro Festival in Stazzo
9 Aug 2024

Feast of San Giovanni Nepomuceno in Stazzo - Acireale
Aug 2024

Aci Comics & Games
6 - 8 Sep 2024

Ionian Fair in Acireale
Sep 2024

Autumn Festival in Acireale
Nov 2024

Fest of Santa Venera in Acireale
Nov 2024

Itinerary of the Nativity scenes in Acireale
Dec 2024

Christmas in Acireale
Dec 2024

Historic Magi parade in Aci Platani
Jan 2025

Feast of San Sebastiano in Acireale
Jan 2025

Carnival in Acireale 2025
Feb 2025

Events in Catania Area

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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.

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Where to stay

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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!