# Catania - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/catania For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Dariolp83 · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catania_vista_dall%27alto_e_il_vulcano_Etna_a_sovrastarla.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean) - Description: A Sicilian port town at the foot of Mount Etna, rich in Baroque architecture - Port name: Catania - English name: Catania - Country: Italy - Latitude / longitude: 37.50, 15.09 A city on Sicily's east coast, spread across the foothills of Mount Etna. It is known for Baroque streets built with black lava stone, a lively fish market, and Roman ruins. The port is a gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 300,000 - Climate: A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild. Sunny days are common. - Language: Italian and Sicilian are also used - Currency: Euro (EUR) - Best time to visit: May to June and September to October ### Local food Pasta alla Norma, arancini, fresh seafood, cannoli and granita ### Sights - Mount Etna (one of Europe's largest active volcanoes) - Piazza del Duomo and the Elephant Fountain - Lively fish market (Pescheria) - Nearby Taormina Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 16 °C / 61 °F | 5 °C / 40 °F | | Feb | 17 °C / 62 °F | 4 °C / 40 °F | | Mar | 19 °C / 66 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | | Apr | 22 °C / 71 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F | | May | 27 °C / 80 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F | | Jun | 31 °C / 88 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | | Jul | 35 °C / 94 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | | Aug | 35 °C / 94 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | | Sep | 31 °C / 87 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | | Oct | 26 °C / 79 °F | 14 °C / 58 °F | | Nov | 21 °C / 70 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F | | Dec | 17 °C / 63 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SIGONELLA · about 19.3 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 103 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Similar to Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | €0.24 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | €2.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | €10.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | €3.75 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | €6.56 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Catania. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: CTA - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 4.6 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-istanbul-to-civitavecchia-rome) - Region: Mediterranean - Itinerary: Jun 2027 – Oct 2028 - Departure months: 2027-06, 2028-06, 2028-08, 2028-10 - Ship: Norwegian Viva - Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line - Duration: 9 nights - Departure / arrival: Istanbul → Civitavecchia (Rome) - Port: Istanbul › Kusadasi › Santorini › +6 › Civitavecchia (Rome) - Cruise type: One way / 10 - Amount: From $2,869.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Higher Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-12n-athens-piraeus-to-marseille) - Region: Mediterranean - Itinerary: Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-09 - Ship: Costa Serena - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 12 nights - Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Marseille - Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Cape Sounion › Valletta › +8 › Marseille - Cruise type: One way / 12 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [20-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-20n-athens-piraeus) - Region: Mediterranean - Itinerary: May 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05 - Ship: Costa Serena - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 20 nights - Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus) - Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Valletta › +14 › Athens (Piraeus) - Cruise type: Round trip / 18 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Taranto](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-7n-taranto) - Region: Mediterranean - Itinerary: Jun–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09 - Ship: Costa Serena - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Taranto → Taranto - Port: Taranto › Argostoli › Mykonos › +4 › Taranto - Cruise type: Round trip / 8 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catania) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catania_vista_dall%27alto_e_il_vulcano_Etna_a_sovrastarla.jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean) - [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-istanbul-to-civitavecchia-rome) - [12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-12n-athens-piraeus-to-marseille) - [20-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-20n-athens-piraeus) - [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Taranto](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-7n-taranto) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catania Source: Wikipedia “[Catania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catania)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))