Sant'Alfio accommodation from NZ$138

The Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa is situated 16 kilometres from the heart of Sant'Alfio. Or, alternatively, the Atahotel Naxos Beach is situated 16 kilometres away. Other options include the Castello San Marco Charming Hotel & Spa and the Antico Borgo.

If you've still got energy left, make sure you see more of Sicily. Photographers will appreciate Sicily's rural landscapes and beaches. If the great outdoors are not your bag, visit some of the region's ruins, castles and old towns. Travellers in this fabulous part of Italy can also enjoy snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

Acireale is 16 kilometres to the southeast of Sant'Alfio and is home to the Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Comunale and Basilica di San Sebastiano. Should you wish to visit Acireale, check out the room rates at the Al Yag - Campground and B&B Anthea dell'Etna. 35 kilometres to the south of Sant'Alfio, you can also stay at Catania, which is home to the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel and NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Catania, set aside some time to visit the Roman Columns, Metropolitan Theater and Greek-Roman Theatre.

Get your sporting fix by taking a visit to Angelo Massimino Stadium, which is 25 kilometres to the south of Sant'Alfio. The Romano Palace Luxury Hotel and the NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi are good options if you hope to get into it.

Located 30 kilometres away from Sant'Alfio is Fontanarossa Airport. Stay nearby at the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel or the NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi.