Hotels Acicastello, Guesthouses Acicastello and Residences Acicastello

Acicastello, an ancient fishing village of the province of Catania, is situated 10 kilometres far from the capital. Despite retaining many features from the past, it is now a highly appreciated seaside resort.

Acicastello's hotels with congress centre are the ideal accommodation facilities for both tourists and business travellers. The local guest houses are situated just in the heart of peaceful areas that develop a very short distance from the sea. Both gourmets and the lovers of food and wine tourism will have the possibility to stay at the city's lovely inns.

The city centre is dominated by the imposing Norman Castle, that was erected on the top of an impressive basaltic rock overlooking the sea. It is the city's most representative monument, and its interior is home to the interesting Civic Museum, that cherishes an important mineral collection and precious archaeological finds of great value.
The city's most important architectural artwork is its Parish Church, that contains precious paintings by Pietro Vasta. Not to be missed is the Church of St. Mauro Abate, whose interior is embellished by precious artworks of great value. The nearby hamlet of Acitrezza boasts important religious monuments, such as the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of Madonna della Buona Nova. It is the city where the famous romance “I Malavoglia” by Verga was set.