Home to its world renowned carnival, Acireale has little to no nightlife. However, that is not to say that there is nothing one can do at night. The neighboring towns of Taormina and Catania offer up much more nightlife activities - a good thing that Catania is 5 kilometers (3 miles) away and Taormina just a short drive away. People go to Acireale to get away from tourist traps in Taormina and other surrounding towns. So for a quiet day and evening in Acireale, the following are the best things to do in Acireale at night.
1. Have some gelato at Bar Doge
Bar Doge has raving reviews from both local and foreign people who visit this delectable combo of a café and bar. Enjoy some smooth gelato, cooling ice cream, pastry that just crumbles in your mouth and homey friendly ambience. All that is served up at Bar Doge is pocket friendly and the owner is always coming up with great combinations of things to serve.
Bar Doge
Address: via 95024 ct, Via Empedocle, 40, Acireale CT, Italy
Facebook page: Bar Doge
2. Olive oil tasting at La Bottega Dei Monsu
Editor’s note: establishment is permanently closed
Head over to La Bottega Dei Monsu to taste olive oil which will later be used to prepare your food of choice. This restaurant will cook up a feast combining the best Mediterranean and Sicilian ingredients for a scrumptious and delectable spread. Wash all of it down with the best Sicilian wines they offer. If you have an event in Acireale, talk to them to prepare a great menu for your guests.
La Bottega Dei Monsu
Address: Piazza del Duomo, 18, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
Website: La Bottega Dei Monsu
3. All round festivities at Carnival of Acireale
You cannot talk about Acireale and not mention their month-long Carnival they hold every year. If you find yourself in Acireale during the month of February or August, it is a must-do event. Join the locals in the festivities which date back to the 16th-century. The carnival is characterized by folk poetry, magnificently decorated horse carriages, masked people depicting countless characters and all types of colorful floats shadowed by outstanding backgrounds of Mount Etna, the beautiful blue sea and the general Acireale scenic landscape.
Carnival of Acireale
Address: 95024 Acireale, Province of Catania
Website: Carnival of Acireale
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4. Gouge on seafood at Trattoria La Grotta
How many times will you get to have dinner at a restaurant built, or rather dug up inside a volcanic cave? You will get this unique experience only at Trattoria La Grotta. This Acireale restaurant serves up great seafood freshly caught from the sea. Make your reservations early; the place is popular with both local and visiting people.
Trattoria La Grotta
Address: Via Scalo Grande, 46, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
Website: Trattoria La Grotta (in Italian)
5. Pray at Basilica Di San Sebastiano
This elaborate cathedral was built in devotion to San Sebastiano, ornately decorated with intricate portrayals of Old Testament figures, surrounded by cherubs, decorated tainted windows and saints. If praying is not your thing you can go check out the building for its architectural wonder. The interior of the building is ominously intense thanks to its three aisles and interior decorations, altars and saints.
Basilica Di San Sebastiano
Address: Piazza Leonardo Vigo, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
6. Live your childhood dreams at Teatro-Museo Dell'Opera Dei Pupi
An on-going tradition in Acireale, the puppet theatre holds shows and tours for its visitors. Have a wholesome family evening learning about the history of puppet shows in Acireale while appreciating a show or two.
Teatro-Museo Dell'Opera Dei Pupi
Address: Via Alessi, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
7. Visit Piazza Del Duomo Di Acireale
Posted by Gianfranco La Porta on Thursday, 30 March 2017
A square built in the 17th-century, covered with a dome that stands erect thanks to two bartizans that give it its unique monolithic appearance. Acireale has a patron saint known as Santa Venera which is located on an altar inside the piazza. If you are a fan of ancient artifacts, take a walk at the piazza.
Piazza Del Duomo Di Acireale
Address: Piazza del Duomo, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
8. Shop for souvenirs at Ceramiche Artistiche Micale
This is where unique and stylish ceramic wares are made and sold. An art form on its own, the owner has made it her lifelong endeavor to create exceptional and artistic objects. She makes things like statues, kitchen wares, vases and so much more. If you have a special request, she will go out of her way to make it come to formation. Her combinations of colors and clay have created masterpieces that you will definitely love having in your house.
Ceramiche Artistiche Micale
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 111, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
9. Get pampered at L'Estetica DI Angela Rapisarda
The environment at this spa is already relaxing and the ambience so welcoming. A place that has all the furnishings of a great spa thanks to the Turkish bath, saunas, whirlpool and many other facilities and equipment made to make relaxing a breeze. To enjoy its amenities, book with them and have a whole rebirth.
L'Estetica DI Angela Rapisarda
Address: Via Veneto, 21, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
Facebook page: L'Estetica DI Angela Rapisarda
10. Romancing with BlueStone
Posted by Bluestone Sicily on Sunday, 6 November 2016
Plan an elaborate Acireale and Sicilian holiday with BlueStone. They will plan out a great experience for you which will include tasting Sicilian wines, olive oils, learning about art that defines the place, historical tours and so much more. Couples out in this region will have a great time with BlueStone, who will go to great lengths to make it a memorable time.
BlueStone
Address: Via Felice Paradiso, 62, 95024 Acireale CT, Italy
Website: BlueStone
Acireale’s great night experiences
This small town is not known for its vibrant night life like its close neighbors, but you will definitely find a few things that are enjoyable to do at night. Pretty chilled out most of the year, the months of February and August are always hyped up thanks to the Carnival. For those seeking to distance themselves from tourist traps, this is the town to go to. In the day, you will get to visit a lot of historical places and you will get to learn a lot about the town. At night, there are places that will be open for some cooled down evening experiences as seen above. Do not give up on the town, you definitely will love being there.
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