Kartodromo Calandra

In the heart of central Sicily, in Nicosia in the province of Enna, the Kartodromo Calandra runs an outdoor track in the Erei mountains, on the central Sicilian plateau. The site sits in a mountain setting typical of central Sicily: wooded hills, meadows and the early heights rising towards the Madonie and the Nebrodi. It is used by central and northern Sicily locals for outings with friends and by holiday-makers staying between the Madonie and Mount Etna.

On the outdoor track, drivers can lap on a rhythmic layout suited to a range of skill levels, in the mountain setting of the central Sicilian plateau. Several engine sizes are available, from beginner karts for kids to punchier versions for regulars used to timed sessions. Conditions follow the continental climate of the plateau: drier and faster in summer, more demanding on rainy and cold days in autumn or winter. The site welcomes family taster sessions, kids' birthday parties, stag and hen groups and corporate events.

Nicosia is one hour from Enna, one hour from Cefalù and an hour and a half from Catania. The region offers plenty more to see: Nicosia's historic centre (one of the best preserved in inland Sicily), the Madonie Park and its villages (Castelbuono, Polizzi Generosa, Petralia), Cefalù UNESCO one hour away with its Arab-Norman Cathedral, Piazza Armerina and the Villa Romana del Casale UNESCO, or a side trip to Mount Etna an hour and a half away or Palermo the Arab-Norman capital UNESCO two hours away. Karting in Nicosia is a solid option for central Sicily locals and Madonie Park holiday-makers.