Catania is one of the most picturesque cities in Sicily, its landscape is dominated by the volcanic giant of the Mount Etna volcano which gives the city its suggestive lava rock palate.  Sicily’s second-biggest regional capital is a vital part of the transport network in the Mediterranean, a major port of call for export and an international airport which makes it easy to excess and allows it to be the focal point for trade expos and essential events.

But Catania is not only about business suits and briefcases, it is made up of a great mixture of fascinating culture, history and traditions to experience on every visit to the city. The affectionately named Mamma Etna is seen by locals as both a blessing and a curse, its a symbol of fertility despite having destroyed the city several times during history, but it has also given Catania the opportunity to rebuild itself in its own opulent Sicilian baroque style.