Catania Morning Ramble

Experience a typical morning in Catania through the eyes of a local by walking through the plazas, browsing markets and enjoying a refreshing glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade.

After departing from the pier, you will begin a walking tour through Catania, following an everyday route that a typical resident might take. You will meander through the aisles of a supermarket, pause at a bakery to see what breads and pastries look freshest, and continue on into an open-air farmers market at Carlo Alberto Square that will be abuzz with activity.

As you wander through the market stalls, you will watch the merchants setting out fresh produce and vegetables, icing down just-caught seafood and generally preparing for another busy day. The cacophony of sounds and aromas wafting through the air will be wonderfully refreshing, as you watch daily life unfold without pretense.

Feel free do some shopping on your own, as the array of merchandise goes far beyond food. In the flea market section, you might find usual household goods, casual Sicilian clothing and handicrafts. The market is all-encompassing, which accounts for its popularity.

Nearby, you will stop at a kiosk for a cool glass of freshly squeezed lemonade with sparkling seltzer water. A pinch of salt is usually added on particularly hot summer days. It is a classic Sicilian drink, and vendors all over town will prepare it while you wait.