Santa Tecla: beautiful location at the seaside with bars, restaurants, grocery stores and pizzerias.
The hinterland – fertile soils on the slopes of Mount Etna. St. Tecla is a picturesque fishing village, which stretches along the Gulf of Santa Tecla at the foot of Mount Etna.
Santa Tecla: beautiful location at the seaside with bars, restaurants, grocery stores and pizzerias.
The hinterland – fertile soils on the slopes of Mount Etna. St. Tecla is a picturesque fishing village, which stretches along the Gulf of Santa Tecla at the foot of Mount Etna.
St. Tecla is a picturesque fishing village only 5 km from Acireale, which stretches along the Gulf of Santa Tecla at the foot of Mount Etna.
Here, you are immersed in authentic village life and experience Sicily’s famous hospitality.
The coastal area around Santa Tecla is characterized by lava and volcanic rock. At the gravel beach of Santa Tecla, water bugs find a comfortable access into the sea.
At the small village harbor, you can rent boats and explore the coast.
Stop by the famous „Faraglioni“ (rock formations rising from the sea around Acireale), for example.
Not to be missed: a visit to Mount Etna! Whether you go by rental car or take part in a guided hiking tour, the „mountain of mountains“ will surely fascinate you.
Our tip: Drive along the south side to Rifugio Sapienza, where you can take the cable car and the jeeps to the central crater.
Our recommendations
Bar „Le Tre Colonne“
Ask for the typically Sicilian dessert „Cannolli“ at the bar „Le Tre Colonne“ in the main square of St. Tecla. The friendly owning couple will prepare fresh ones for you immediately.
Ristorante „Da Lorenzo“
Anchovies, mullets, groupers, calamari, shrimps, snappers or squids – at restaurant „Da Lorenzo“, they use only fresh fish for your dish. Besides these culinary delights, you can enjoy the fantastic view of the sea from the terrace.
Our accommodations are located near Santa Tecla di Acireale, at Fiumefreddo/Taormina and Vaccarizzo/Catania.
Any questions? We’re glad to help you! Contact us via e-mail or call us: we speak English.
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