- AirOne (to/from Catania and Palermo)
- Meridiana airline (Catania and Palermo)
- British Airways (into Catania)
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Sicily flights with Alitalia
Alitalia seem to be on their last legs and it is probably best to try and avoid booking now with Alitalia. There are several airline which fly to Sicily including airlines such as:
Xmas Flights to Sicily, Italy
If you are also looking to spend Christmas in Sicily, I advise you to think early about booking flights because budget flight prices for between Dec 20th and Jan 5th will be unlikely. Outside of those dates you can still get excellent prices with British Airways from London, UK but during those dates prices are almost triple. 
I surfed the various airline sites and price comparison sites a few days ago and I did find tickets for £170 return including taxes direct between London and Catania direct and booked.
Alitalia at this time also have a sale on and you can fly to Sicily from London, UK for £150 including taxes, provided you do not mind one stop on mainland Italy AND these fares were Expedia.co.uk Special fares. Let us know of any good prices and deals wih your comments. More info about flights to Sicily here.
The Etna Erupts
The Etna has been active again this last week with a seismic shift which caused the Etna to sprew some ash and to rumble a little. The Etna was lettign off steam the last few days and seems now to be settling.
For those of you thinking about buying property in Sicily, do no tbe alarmed. The Etna is an active volcano which is active and which every summer lets off a little steam. People are not usually in danger because the lava which does flow is usually controlled using machine diggers to carve a convenient patht for the lava to follow.In terms of Sicily property news, the latest apartments in Sicily for sale are available on Invest Sicily. If you are also interested in Skiing in Italy read this.
Skiing on the Etna volcano, in Sicily
This time of year, between the months of January and April is an excellent time for skiing the Etna volcano. You can literally stand on the ski slopes of the Etna and view the coast at the same time and on some days, ski on top of the Etna and lie on the beach the same day (although may be a little chilly).
There are ski lifts on top of the Etna and depending on what eruptions have occured on this acytive volcano, the previous months, the ski lifts will hopefully be working when you are there. Every few years lava damages the lifts in part, but lately the lifts have been working fine.
Skiing the Etna is NOT so much about having the best skiing. If you want that you will be better off in the Italian, Swiss or Frecnh alps. Skiing the Etna is more about enjoying the view and skiing somewhere unusual and combined with good food and wine in the evenings, you cannot go wrong. You can get further information from the Catania Tourist office at Via Cimarosa 10, I-95124 and you can email them direct at: Email: apt@apt.catania.it
For accommodation in Sicily you can try Holiday Velvet and try British Airways for flights diret from cities such as London, UK.
There are ski lifts on top of the Etna and depending on what eruptions have occured on this acytive volcano, the previous months, the ski lifts will hopefully be working when you are there. Every few years lava damages the lifts in part, but lately the lifts have been working fine.
Skiing the Etna is NOT so much about having the best skiing. If you want that you will be better off in the Italian, Swiss or Frecnh alps. Skiing the Etna is more about enjoying the view and skiing somewhere unusual and combined with good food and wine in the evenings, you cannot go wrong. You can get further information from the Catania Tourist office at Via Cimarosa 10, I-95124 and you can email them direct at: Email: apt@apt.catania.it
For accommodation in Sicily you can try Holiday Velvet and try British Airways for flights diret from cities such as London, UK.
Sant’ Agata in Catania – February 2008
If you are in or around Catania, Sicily in February this 2008, look out for the annual Aant' Agata festival in the city. This festival is centruies old and this festival continues to be very popular in Catania.
If last year is anythign to go by, you can expect to see several hundred thousand people flocking into the streets, particularly around the centre and the Piazza Duomo area. The events will commence from the 3rd of February and events including:
If last year is anythign to go by, you can expect to see several hundred thousand people flocking into the streets, particularly around the centre and the Piazza Duomo area. The events will commence from the 3rd of February and events including:
- A fireworks display
- A running race
- Parades
- Many street vendors selling hot food
The fireworks festival is scheduls to start from 8pm, although in true Italian tradition, do not expect them to start on time. For visitors to Catania, this is a great event to be present at, with the atmopshere excellent for this event unusually.
4 bedroom Catania apartment for sale, Sicily
Sicily Property News: A friend has asked me to mention that she is selling a 4 bedroom apartment in Catania, Sicily in Italy and this apartment is in the city centre in a prime location.
Photos and a further description of the Catania apartment for sale are visible on InvestSicily.com. The apartment I am told is 480,000 Euros. The apartment has 4 bedrooms, is right by the sea-front and classy shopping area, has two bathrooms and two balconies etc.
Photos and a further description of the Catania apartment for sale are visible on InvestSicily.com. The apartment I am told is 480,000 Euros. The apartment has 4 bedrooms, is right by the sea-front and classy shopping area, has two bathrooms and two balconies etc.You can also write directly for further information on this property, to Valeria at the email address: appartcatania@yahoo.it
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If you are out and about in Sicily then one attraction I visited which I recommend for visiting and which is great is the Botanic Garden in Palermo, on the West coast of Sicily. Even if you are in the Palermo area for buying or selling property, it never does any harm to take a 
break and enjoy the beauty of nature.
break and enjoy the beauty of nature.The Palermo's Orto Botanico (Botanical Garden) are open usually 7 days a week and cost roughly 4 Euros and these gardens, which are a part of the University of Palermo, cover an area the size of two hundred and fifty acres. The gardens include an aquarium and numerous exotic plants.
The gardens are not worth traveling across Sicily for but if you are travelling or in Palermo then ithe gardens are worth visiting for an hour or two. Learn more about Sicily and investing.
Visiting Catania in Sicily, Italy
If you are visiting Sicily soon and Catania is one of the places you will be staying in, there are a few things I highly recommend that you do and visit whilst there.
- Catania fish market is amazing with the market a chance to really experience the real Sicilian way of life, with traders bartering, the strong smell of fresh fish and the lively atmosphere of the place in general.
- Take a day trip to the top of Mount Etna. The volcano is active and provides a wonderful view of Catania.
- Museo Belliniano. This museum is well worth seeing.
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