Campervan Rental in Catania

Campervan rental Catania

Catania is an ancient city, destroyed several times by natural disasters without losing its charm that still enchants its visitors today. It is a port city located at the foot of Mount Etna, with splendid beaches with crystal clear waters. Its historic center has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and never disappoints anyone thanks to its ancient churches, imposing palaces, and characteristic premises. But that's not all! Catania is not only famous for its ancient architecture, but also for its culinary culture. Among the most famous dishes, do not forget to taste the arancini, cannoli, and the traditional Pasta alla Norma.

Getting to Catania

Catania is located in the eastern part of Sicily, an island south of Italy, and is easily accessible by any means. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is located a few kilometers from the city and can be reached by numerous airlines such as Alitalia, Lufthansa, and Ryanair (flight times from London: 3 hours and 20). Catania is connected to Palermo and Messina by motorways A19 and A18 and to other smaller cities by state roads. Trains for various Italian destinations depart from Catania Centrale station. Catania can also be reached by ship, departing from Naples, Malta, Genoa, and many other Italian cities.

Parking in Catania

Parking a motorhome rental in Catania during the high season is not easy, but there are several parks both in the center and outside the city. The most convenient parking is the Blu Car Parking (Daily stop: €10). Near the seafront, in Piazza Europa, there is the Europa Parking (Prices: €0.90/hour - €6.30/day). If you want to leave your car near the airport, choose the ParkinGo (Prices: €6/day). An alternative closer to the city is the Due Obelischi Parking (Prices: €0.50/hour - €1.50/day), free for those who buy an AMT bus ticket.

Annual events in Catania

• Feast of Sant'Agata (February): Patronal festival of the city, with a parade of traditional wooden candlesticks. Free event.
• Etna wine festival (August-September): For lovers of good local wine, with numerous Sicilian wineries. Free event.
• Bronte Pistachio Festival (September-October): tasting of the best Italian pistachios in a thousand different recipes. Variable prices depending on the dishes.

Camping in Catania

• Camping Jonio: Located on a cliff of the Riviera dei Ciclopi. Prices Camper + 8 people: Starting from €29 per day.
• Camping La Timpa: Located in the La Timpa nature reserve, a few kilometers from Catania. Camper prices: €9/day in low season - €11/day in high season.
• Al Yang: Immersed in a lovely citrus grove on the sea, near the city of Acireale. Camper prices: €10/day in low season - €20-€25/day in high season.