San Giovanni li Cuti
A small fishing harbor north of the city, with a black lava-stone beach and colorful fishing boats, where locals gather in summer to swim and drink in the evenings.
San Giovanni li Cuti is an old fishing village on Catania’s northern coast. It has a small black beach formed from lava fragments, surrounded by lava reefs and colorful small fishing boats at anchor. In summer, locals sunbathe and dive from the rocks, and in the evenings the bars and seafood restaurants along the seafront are packed. It is about 10 minutes from the city center by bus or taxi. From here you can continue north along the coast to Ognina and Aci Castello.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Historical Museum of the Allied Landing in Sicily 1943
- Piazza Carlo Alberto Market (Fera 'o Luni)
- Teatro Massimo Bellini
- Palazzo Biscari
- Via Etnea
- Roman Amphitheatre of Catania
- Badia di Sant'Agata
- Villa Bellini