Canalicchio: Discover Gardens, Culture and Beaches

Canalicchio between garden art and culture

Canalicchio can be explored through very different themes: a church in the district, an art gallery, a contemporary garden, a diverse sports centre and several beaches in the surrounding area. The Chiesa San Marco Evangelista is located in the Canalicchio district. The ArteManara art gallery is located at Via Carnazza 81 in Tremestieri Etneo (Canalicchio). This places sacred architecture and art side by side as two distinct cultural facets of a stay.

Le Stanze in Fiore di Canalicchio

Le Stanze in Fiore di Canalicchio was created from an old citrus grove and is designed as a contemporary garden with separate outdoor areas. The visit includes a sensory trail among flowering plants, ponds and water features. Admission also includes a guided tour by the garden’s owner and creator. If, during your trip to Italy, you want not only to look at the landscape but also experience it through plants, water and changing outdoor spaces, this garden provides a clear focal point.

Palaces in the surrounding area

Historic buildings are also part of the surroundings of Canalicchio. Minoriti Palace is a palace in the vicinity of Canalicchio. The same applies to Palazzo Pedagaggi, Palazzo San Giuliano and Palazzo Platamone. The four names refer to distinct palaces and complement the destination’s cultural side with different historic buildings. Together with the Chiesa San Marco Evangelista and the ArteManara art gallery, they offer a broad range of options for days focused on architecture and art.

Sport with specific facilities

Muri Antichi is a diverse sports centre at Via del Canalicchio 21 in Tremestieri Etneo. Its facilities include a modern swimming pool with a retractable roof and red-clay tennis courts. This combination makes Muri Antichi interesting for travellers who want to include sporting activities in their plans alongside cultural sightseeing. The sports centre therefore forms a separate area of interest and should not be equated with the cultural sites or the beaches.

Beaches around Canalicchio

For trips to the sea, several beaches are located around Canalicchio: Spiaggia della Plaia, Playa di Catania, Spiaggia di Capomulini and Lido Del Carabiniere. If you want to combine a garden visit, culture and sport with a stay by the sea, these beaches are among the more geographically dispersed options around the town.

Local connections and choosing a hotel

To help you get between Canalicchio and various starting points, AMTS route 744 connects Piazza Borsa with Canalicchio, while AMTS route 940 connects Piazza della Repubblica with Canalicchio via Leucatia. When choosing a hotel for your trip to Italy, you can first decide whether to focus on the sensory trail in the garden, church and palace architecture, art, sport or a trip to a nearby beach. The two bus connections are among the specific elements you can incorporate into your personal plans.

More destinations for planning your trip

For further travel planning, you can also include Valverde, San Michele Di Ganzaria, Piedimonte Etneo, Ragalna, San Leonardello, Santo Pietro, Mascalucia and Mascali in your plans.

To the overarching travel overview: Catania.