By plane
Catania is connected to many Italian and international airports by frequent flights operated by several airlines, thanks to its airport Fontanarossa.

By car
The A19 connects Catania to Palermo and the A18 connects it with Austria and Germany.

By train
Catania can trust on a working railway.

The Euro is the official currency.
In general the most important shops, hotels and restaurants accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Carta Si, Dine's Club credit cards, while the travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the large cities, not so in the smaller towns.

In Catania, the temperature can reach 40°C in July and August. Winters are mild with the temperature never dropping much below 15°C.
The best time to visit is April/June or September/October.

Thanks to its geographical position and history, Catania represents a Mediterranean gate to Europe. Catania is the meeting point of the vast human and economic area of the Mediterranean, not just a confluence of economic interests but convergence and confrontation of cultures and civilisations.

This city will enchant you; it is a paradise of sunshine, amazing antiquities and tropical resorts.
The location is simply amazing and it is dominated by massive Mount Etna, that is one of the highest of the world