How do I choose between the experiences in Aci Castello?

Start with how much time you have and whether you want to be on the water or on the volcano. Boat and sailing trips to Aci Trezza and the Faraglioni run two to four hours, diving suits certified divers, and Etna tours range from a sunset jeep outing to a full day combining the volcano with Taormina.

Do I need to stay in Aci Castello to join these activities?

No. Most departures leave from Catania's port or pick-up points in the city, which is a short drive or bus ride from Aci Castello along the coast. Staying in Aci Castello gives you the castle, the seafront and easy access to Aci Trezza, while Catania offers the widest choice of departure times for boat, diving and Etna tours.

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Things to do in Aci Castello, Sicily

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About Aci Castello

Aci Castello sits on Sicily's eastern coast just north of Catania, where a Norman castle rises from a black lava outcrop above the sea and the Riviera dei Ciclopi begins. The water here is the main draw, and the standout experiences leave from nearby Catania's port: the Catania Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with a Marine Biologist explores the volcanic seabed with a specialist guide, while the Catania: Boat Tour to Aci Trezza with Dolphin Spotting heads straight for the Cyclops coastline and its offshore sea stacks. Inland, the slopes of Etna are close enough for an afternoon or a full day.

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Frequently asked questions

Summer is the busiest season on the Cyclops Riviera, so boat trips, diving and sailing departures fill up quickly and are best reserved well ahead. Spring and early autumn offer warm sea temperatures with fewer crowds, and Etna excursions run year-round but can be cancelled or rerouted in winter weather.