AT the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes lies an Italian city where Brits flock in their thousands for boozy fun.
The ancient city of Catania on Sicily’s east coast is a party town that holds a reputation for some of the cheapest cocktails on the Mediterranean coastline.
Catania is a party city in the shadow of an active volcano[/caption]
Revellers at ECS Dogana nightclub in Catania[/caption]
The Sicilian city is known for its wild parties and cheap cocktails[/caption]
Despite being close to Mount Etna, the fiery cobblestone streets are filled with more than 500,000 revellers a year.
It has also become a Brit hotspot for its hot summer nights that allow for partying until the sun comes up.
The 17th-century downtown area is where the lively bar crawls happen.
Pictures show masses of glam women dancing the night away fuelled by rounds of affordable Aperol Spritz.
And the men, glued to the bar stools with local pints going for £3.50.
One of the main attractions is Catania’s Original Pub Crawl.
During four hours, copious complimentary shots and drink specials are consumed.
One of the most frequented stops, La Chiave, sells upmarket cocktails such as Negronis or Boulevardiers for a mere £4.
Sue from Bedfordshire found herself in one of the many chic bars the city had to offer.
She said: “We loved the San Berrillo District.
“The first lounge bar was good too.”
Other popular spots include La Flora, Dracula Wine Bar, Maxony Wine Bar, and Ferro Bar.
TripAdvisor reviews:
“Great cocktails and a wide selection of beers and wines – it’s a really nice place to be,” one review said.
“It’s a perfect place if you are seeking a social life,” a second read.
“Besides the very good range of cocktails, beers, and wines you will always find a DJ set or live music,” another wrote.
Revellers party the night away at venues such as ECS Dogana nightclub.
The website MyGuide Sicily says that Catania promises “partying in clubs, discos and lounge bars, dancing until dawn on the beach, events in hotels, wineries, and lidos”.
Boozy Brits soaking up the Sicilian atmosphere[/caption]
Bars line the main street that runs to the entrance gates of Porta Garibaldi, Catania[/caption]
There a lot of huge parties in Catania, hosted by famous DJs[/caption]
The bar crawls see hundreds of youngsters fill the Sicilian streets[/caption]
Mount Etna is one of the world’s most active volcanoes[/caption]
Pints in Catania go for about £3.50[/caption]
The city lies at the bottom of Mount Etna[/caption]