Aci Castello, Norman castle and coastal settlement in Catania, Italy
The municipality of Aci Castello extends along the eastern Sicilian coastline, featuring black sand beaches and volcanic rock formations at 15 meters above sea level.
The Norman castle, constructed between 1076 and 1081 upon earlier Byzantine fortifications, served as a strategic defensive point against maritime invasions through centuries.
The town maintains traditional Sicilian festivals throughout the year, where local residents prepare regional seafood dishes and perform folk dances in the streets.
Regular bus services connect Aci Castello to Catania airport and train station, with departures every 30 minutes during peak hours from the central square.
The medieval castle stands directly upon a massive black basalt rock that rises from the Mediterranean Sea, creating a natural fortress structure.
Location: Metropolitan City of Catania
Capital city: Aci Castello
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Shares border with: Aci Catena, Acireale, Catania, San Gregorio di Catania, Valverde
Address: 95021 Aci Castello, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy 95021 Aci Castello
Website: https://comune.acicastello.ct.it
GPS coordinates: 37.55000,15.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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