Flights from Podgorica to Catania: Sicily’s City of Volcanic Stone

THE ISLAND OF THE GOD OF FIRE

SICILY’S CITY OF VOLCANIC STONE

PODGORICA – CATANIA FLIGHTS

Have you always been drawn to the sun of divine Sicily? If you want to soak up Sicily’s magical beauty, admire its architecture, take in views of Mount Etna and swim in the crystal-clear Mediterranean, choose Catania, a captivating Sicilian town surrounded by charming villages and beaches… Book a Podgorica – Catania flight and take to the skies toward the delights of Sicily.

Sicily’s true treasure is its people: very traditional, family-oriented and a little conservative. But once you win their trust and show how much you love their beloved Sicily, you’ll find them warm and welcoming. Of course, you’ll also hear heated arguments in the local dialect, but they’re part of the island’s color too!

TRAVELING TO CATANIA

Catania, a city built of volcanic tuff, a lovely place in the shadow of mighty Etna, hides countless Baroque buildings, narrow lanes, gorgeous squares, little cafés and pastry shops… A place you’re sure to enjoy as you wander around soaking up the scents of Sicily

The main city square is guarded by a small elephant carved from volcanic stone, topped with an obelisk and sporting big white tusks. The perfect selfie spot! Behind the elephant, stop for gelato and be sure to try the chocolate and pistachio! While you’re on the square, step into the Cathedral of St. Agatha, the city’s main cathedral, built after the great earthquake of 1693 on the site of an 11th-century church. It still has three apses of black lava and part of the transept from the original church, commissioned by the Norman Count Roger I. It holds the relics of St. Agatha and the tomb of Vincenzo Bellini, the famous Italian composer who gave the world, among other works, the opera “Norma.” Bellini was born in Catania, so you may also want to visit his birthplace. If you’d like to see another notable church, don’t miss San Nicolò and its 17th-century Benedictine monastery. Another Baroque masterpiece is the University Church, and on Piazza della Università you’ll surely want to sit down and enjoy the atmosphere. Incidentally, Sicily’s first university was founded in the first half of the 15th century right here in Catania. Yet another Baroque gem is Palazzo Biscari, built for the Paternò Castello family. The large gateway on Via Museo Biscari leads into a beautiful courtyard. The interior is lavishly decorated, and the most impressive room is the ballroom with its painted ceiling…

AROUND CATANIA

When you tire of the city bustle and strolling along Via Etnea, set off to explore the surroundings… Since Catania has no beach in the city itself, you can take a city bus to the nearest one, called La Plaia. But don’t stop at that beach. Take a day trip, or even go for a few days, to the slopes of Etna, Europe’s highest volcano and still very active today, and to the little towns at its foot. If you’re planning a multi-day adventure outside Catania, I recommend staying in one of the resorts at the foot of Etna, such as Letojanni or Giardini Naxos. Accommodation is cheaper and the beaches are excellent, so you can also enjoy a bit of the Ionian Sea. The jewel of this part of Sicily is without doubt Taormina, a hilltop town founded back when the Greeks settled the island… Gorgeous scenery, narrow streets, restaurants on stairways in the passages, pasta, granita, Etna wine, pistachio cannoli… all reasons to go to Taormina. It’s captivating by day and by night, which may be the best time to walk to the Greek Theater and enjoy the view of Sicily bathed in lights and the sea below. From here you can take a local bus up to the village of Castelmola above Taormina. Castelmola hides a very unusual bar, Turrisi’s, whose decor is, to put it mildly, rather risqué. But that’s Sicily and Italy too!

GETTING THERE

PODGORICA – CATANIA FLIGHTS

Podgorica – Catania flights can be booked from around 240 euros. Direct Podgorica – Catania flights are not available, but there are excellent connections via other Italian airports, so a Podgorica – Catania trip takes about 6–7 hours with one stopover… Tip: if you’re buying a ticket with a connection in Rome, aim for about three hours between flights at Fiumicino, as it is a very chaotic and large airport. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is named after the city’s famous son, Vincenzo Bellini. The airport is about 4 km from the city, and you can get to the center on the AMT Alibus.

Podgorica – Catania flights are offered by Alitalia, and if you’re searching for deals on your own, the Catania airport code is CTA.

Have a great trip and take lots and lots of „selfies“!