Aci Trezza - Land of the Malavoglia

Aci Trezza- Land of the Malavoglia

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna

Aci Trezza is a small village on the Ionian coast, a center of ancient fishing tradition and a setting for the "Malavoglia" of Verga.
It was founded at the end of the seventeenth century as a maritime landing place for the fief of the nobleman Stefano Riggio from Palermo. It is the place where Etnean eruptions began before the eruptive theaters moved westwards.
Aci Trezza is today the heart of the Riviera dei Ciclopi with its beautiful cliffs, its splendid seabed and its marvelous Faraglioni.

What is the best time to visit Aci Trezza?

Aci Trezza can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Aci Trezza during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Aci Trezza

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Aci TrezzaClick here

Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Aci Trezza. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!