Aci Trezza

Aci Trezza with Mount Etna in the background
Lachea Island behind a Cyclopean Rock
I faraglioni dei Ciclopi ("the cliffs of the Cyclops") at Aci Trezza

Aci Trezza (Sicilian: Jaci Trizza) is a town in Sicily, southern Italy, a frazione of the comune of Aci Castello, c. 10 km north of Catania, with a population of around 5,000 people.

Located on the coast of the Ionian Sea, the village has a long history of maritime activity. Aci Trezza is a popular spot for Italian vacationers in the summer. The patron Saint of the town is St. John the Baptist. The Festa of San Giovanni is celebrated each year during the last week of June in his honor.


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