What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna
Giarre is a city that enjoys a strategic position at the foot of Etna, between Catania and Taormina.
Its origins are very ancient: it is hypothesized that the ancient city of Kallipolis arose in these places, founded by the Chalcidians in the VII century BC and destroyed in 403 BC. by the hand of Dionysius, and that the Greeks subsequently settled, founding the city of Kalkis, and the Romans, with the city of Bidium. The current inhabited center was born in the 16th century as a village in the County of Mascali, from which it obtained autonomy in 1815.
Giarre is today a rich place from an artistic, natural and cultural point of view, thanks to its monuments, numerous museums and the Radicepura botanical park, a center of excellence in world nursery gardening.
What is the best time to visit Giarre?
Giarre 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 Giarre 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.
Mother Church in Giarre
Radice Pura
Etnean Museum of Migrations in Giarre
Church of Carmine in Giarre
Church and Oratory of San Filippo Neri in Giarre
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Strada in Giarre
Church of Jesus the Worker in Giarre
Roger I's well in Giarre
Church of Maria SS. of Porto Salvo in Giarre
Church of the Santissimo Ritrovato in Giarre
Church of San Giovanni Battista in Giarre
Church of San Matteo in Giarre
Ancient church of San Matteo a Giarre
Church of the Madonna della Provvidenza in Giarre
Madonna della Libertà Church in Giarre
Nativity Scene Museum in Giarre
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Giarre
Living Nativity Scene of Santa Venera of Mascali
22, 28 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
Living nativity scene in Altarello di Riposto
26, 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025
Corteo Storico a Giarre
May 2025
Feast of San Isidoro Agricola in Giarre
May 2025
Cherry and rose festival in Giarre
Jun 2025
Orange Blossom Festival in Carruba
Jun 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Giarre
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 Giarre Click here
