We suggest to rent a car if you are interested in sightseeing vacation, going around out of the city. Move around by public transport is not so easy and fast, and reach some particular places is practically impossible. If you want I could help you in rent a car with my contacts. Going out from the country side you will find the buses of AST, a private company, that connect the center of Catania with Aci Castello and Acireale and back. In 5 minutes walking you can reach the train station of Cannizzaro, with several trains during the day, connecting with Catania and Messina. Going out from the sea side you will find AMT buses, public company. Number 534 connect the center of Catania with Aci Castello and Acitrezza and back.