Hertz Car Rental in Catania
You’ll find the city of Catania midway along the east coast of the Italian island of Sicily. It’s halfway between Syracuse and Messina, and 136 miles east of the island’s capital, Palermo. If you rent a car in Catania you’ll be able to explore this large bustling city, which is the seventh biggest in Italy. Catania stands in the shadow of Mount Etna whose ashes have ensured the city is surrounded by very fertile soil. There are highly productive vineyards all around the area.
With the brooding shape of Mount Etna on the horizon it’s no surprise that it’s a major attraction. Some just drive to car parks around the base, while others climb it. The views back over the city are usually very good. If you rent a car in Catania it’s easy to see the mountain and tour the sights of the city too. Look out for the grand baroque Cathedral, it houses the tomb of the composer Bellini. Elsewhere the intact medieval walls of the Castello Ursino loom over parts of Catania while the San Benedetto church has a lavish baroque interior.
