Nesima Travel Guide
Catania
Popular places to visit
Catania Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Catania Beach during your travels in Contrada Pantano d'Arci?
Piazza del Duomo
Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time.
Catania Cathedral
You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square.
Catania Port
Explore the waterfront in Catania with a trip to Catania Port. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Catania Fish Market
During your visit to Catania, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Catania Fish Market. Discover the theatre scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Ursino Castle
View an array of stunning religious artworks and a collection of rare historic books at this imposing medieval castle.
Things to do
Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car
Private tour of Etna with food and wine tasting in the cellar
Caltagirone and Sicily Outlet Village Tour from Catania
Full-Day Shared Tour to Taormina from Catania
Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit
Top hotels in Nesima
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
We had superior room with terrace, sea view and was perfect, better in real then on the picture, clean. Breakfast okey. Staff very friendly and helpful. Area nice, 20 minutes drive to centre.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
The room is pretty small being a twin room and there is even smaller bathroom and we have problem getting boiled clean water because they did not give the kettle , instead there was a coffee machine which was extremely difficult to operate and the cups provided the paper ones were very, very small. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
I booked triple room and I am happy with the size of the room and beds. However, the food in the hotel is not good. It’s also pricy. It took us some time to find the room because the room number is not listed anywhere so we had to ask the person who work in the hotel. There are no restaurants around ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Airone City Hotel
Clean room (and huge), friendly staff, great room service food!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Etna Suite
Internet was good.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel & Conference Center
All good
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nesima
Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Monte Po-Nesima-San Leone-Rapisardi. You might want to make time for a stop at PalaCatania or La Meridiana Sport.
Borgo-Sanzio
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Borgo-Sanzio. Via Etnea is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Borgo Station or Giuffrida Station to see more of the city.
Old Town Catania
Historical sites and theatres are highlights of Old Town Catania. Make a stop by Ursino Castle or Catania Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town.
Catania City Centre
Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Via Crociferi or Piazza Universita while you're exploring the area.
San Berillo
While visiting San Berillo, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Stesicoro and Piazza Carlo Alberto.
Civita
If you're spending some time in Civita, Palazzo Biscari and Massimo Bellini Theater are top sights worth seeing.
