Acireale, a town rich in history and famous for its Baroque architecture and the magnificent floats of Carnival, is the largest municipality in Catania. It is also known as "the city of 100 bell towers". It is situated in the Terre di Aci, which frames the stunning Riviera dei Ciclopi, with its lava rocks stretching from Catania to Giarre. Just a short distance away, families with children and four-legged friends can enjoy the long beach of Marina di Cottone, located in the natural reserve of Fiumefreddo, surrounded by citrus groves. The area is only 5 km from the Catania-Messina highway, making it easy to explore the eastern coast of Sicily. It is also conveniently located at the crossroads between Catania (15 km), Taormina (30 km), Mount Etna (30 km) and the sea (2 km). Visitors can explore the beautiful Taormina, Castelmola and the nature reserve of Isola Bella. They can also visit the Alcantara Gorges and its prehistoric park, where they can go body rafting and trekking. Furthermore, they can discover Bronte, world-famous for its production of pistachios, and explore the historical beauties of Catania and Syracuse. For those who love skiing, they can also hit the slopes of the Mount Etna volcano. Acireale is an excellent starting point to explore eastern Sicily.