Catania sits on the eastern side of Sicily along the Ionian Sea at the foot of Mount Etna. The active volcano's fertile soil produces plentiful lemon and orange groves, as well as vineyards.

Because of its popularity, it’s no surprise that Catania has a lot to offer to travelers, especially when it comes to cuisine. Some of the best cannoli in Sicily are right here in Catania.

Catania is home to more than 300,000 people living in the shadow of Mount Etna. The city is the second largest settlement in Sicily after the capital Palermo, on the east coast facing the Ionian Sea.