Holidays near Santa Tecla di Acireale at the foot of Mount Etna

'Dive into' authentic village life and experience Sicily's famous hospitality at Santa Tecla di Acireale.

St. Tecla, which stretches along the Gulf of Santa Tecla at the foot of Mount Etna, is a picturesque fishing village only 5 km from Acireale.

The coastal area around Santa Tecla is characterized by lava and volcanic rock. The gravel beach of Santa Tecla offers a comfortable access into the sea.

At the small harbor of the village, you can rent a boat and explore the coast. Around Acireale, for example, you will come across rock formations rising from the sea, the famous faraglioni.

An exursion up Mount Etna, the fascinating "mountain of mountains", is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

Our tip: Drive along the south side to Rifugio Sapienza. To reach the central crater you have to continue on from there by cable car and jeeps.

Our recommendations

Bar "Le Tre Colonne" in the main square of St. Tecla - Stop there and treat yourself to some cannoli, a typically Sicilian dessert.

Ristorante "Da Lorenzo" - Be it anchovies, mullets, groupers, calamari, shrimps, snappers or squids, at Da Lorenzo's the fish for your dish is always fresh. Apart from the culinary delights you get to enjoy a fantastic view of the sea from the terrace.

Our accommodations are located near Santa Tecla di Acireale, at Fiumefreddo/Taormina and Vaccarizzo/Catania.