Acireale is called the “city of a hundred bell-towers”. Also known as the city of the “flowered baroque”, the queen of the Sicilian Carnival or the thermal city, featured by ancient religious and folk traditions as the Opera dei Pupi or the typical pastry.
The Greeks built the first spa exploiting the mount Etna sulphurous water source. Nowadays the Acireale Spa is a renowned place as well as hydrological, physical and rehabilitation medicine is concerned. Every season of the year is the right period to visit the town for a relaxing and healthy stay.
Nearby , the city of Catania stands between Etna and the ionic coast, featured by the typical black lava stone used to make builings and streets. The great fountain of the Elephant in front of the cathedral, the magnificient scenery of Via Crociferi, one of the most charming places of Sicilian Baroque, the Massimo Bellini Theatre and the Roman anphitheatre are some of the beauties of the city.
Going along the riviera, you can find Taormina , an important touristic destination, both for congress, events and for leisure visits and stays. It is the real dream for nature and art lovers.