Kartodromo Lorisanna

One hour from Catania, in Caltagirone in the province of Catania in central Sicily, the Kartodromo Lorisanna runs an outdoor track in the famous ceramic city. The site sits in a rural setting typical of the southern Erei: cultivated hills, olive and citrus groves and historic masserie. It is used by central Sicily locals and by holiday-makers visiting the UNESCO ceramic sites of Caltagirone and the archaeological park of the Villa Romana del Casale at Piazza Armerina.

When it comes to driving, the outdoor track suits adult and experienced drivers, in the open setting typical of the Erei. Several engine sizes are available, with higher-powered karts for regulars used to timed sessions. Conditions follow the continental climate of the central Sicilian plateau: drier and faster in summer, more demanding on rainy autumn days. The site hosts enthusiast sessions, motorsport-focused stag and hen groups and corporate events.

Caltagirone is one hour from Catania, fifty minutes from Piazza Armerina and an hour and a half from Syracuse. The region offers plenty more to see: Caltagirone's historic centre (ceramic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the famous Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte, Piazza Armerina and the Villa Romana del Casale (Roman mosaics UNESCO), Aidone and the museum, the Morgantina Archaeological Park, or a side trip to Mount Etna or Catania one hour away. Karting in Caltagirone is a sport option for central Sicily locals and visitors staying between Baroque and archaeological sites.