Catania Fish Market

Market Catania, Sicily, Italy

What to expect

The Catania Fish Market, also known as La Pescheria, is a bustling and chaotic marketplace that showcases the city's seafood culture. Located in the heart of Catania, the market is a must-visit attraction that offers a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and sizes of fresh fish and seafood. The market is surrounded by ancient stone buildings and features a terrace that overlooks the main area, providing a bird's eye view of the spectacle below. Visitors can find a variety of fish and seafood, including anchovies, swordfish, mullet, sea bream, tuna, octopus, shrimp, mussels, and clams. The market is also a great place to experience the local culture and cuisine, with many food stalls and restaurants nearby. Families can enjoy the lively atmosphere and street theater, making it a great destination for a family day out

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the huge fish market and enjoyed a stroll through the small Baroque town

Highlights: The visit to the fish market and the stroll through the small Baroque town made this stop more than worthwhile ✨