Private Jet and Air Charter in Catania, Italy

Catania is the capital of the Catania Province and seaport located in eastern Sicily, Italy on the Gulf of Catania, an inlet of the Ionian Sea. Catania was founded by the Greeks in 8th century BC and named Katane, which means "flaying knife, grater" because of a bristling lava stone land on which it rises. Catania lies at the foot of Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, which can be seen from all over the city. Catania is the second-largest city of Sicily (after Palermo) and of the major economic, transportation, touristic and educational centers in the island. Catania's economy is based on a number of industries including agriculture, commerce, foodstuffs, stock breeding, building publishing, electricity and electronics, graphic arts, plastics, transport, and tourism. Catania is known throughout Europe as an important hub of the technological industry, thus earning the nickname of the "European Silicon Valley".

Catania' Mediterranean climate, crystal clear sea of the Ionian coast, glorious history, unique historical, archeological and cultural heritage, gastronomic traditions, vibrant lifestyle and warm hospitality, attracts thousands of tourists from around Italy as well as other countries through the world. Popular tourist attractions in Catania include the Cathedral Square, the Ursino Castle, the Greek-Roman Theater, the Cavour Square, the Chapel of Sant'Agatha, the Church of San Nicola, the Benedictine Monastery, the Bellini Civic Museum, the Museum of Emilio Greco, the Giovanni Verga's House Museum, and the Biscari Museum. Catania has a well developed system of transportation that provides its tourists easy access to the city and its surrounding area. Nearby are cities of Taormina, Messina, Syracuse, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, and Paterno, that can be visited on a day trip from Catania. Catania is served by Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), along with Sigonella Airport (NSY) and Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), which are used to provide private charter flights to travelers around the globe.