By gate A in Terminal A, Zagarà is your Sicily-in-a-bag stop
Zagarà sits airside in Terminal A, so you hit it after security and before the gates. It’s a straight souvenir shop: think last‑minute gifts before your CTA departure rather than travel essentials. The focus is on Sicilian themes, not generic “Italy” gear, which matters if you still need something that actually says Catania or Etna on it.
Most shelves run under €20 per item, with small magnets and keyrings closer to €5 and ceramics or boxed food gifts climbing toward €30–40. You’ll see the usual mix of city‑name mugs, shot glasses, and tote bags, plus regional symbols like the Trinacria and Mount Etna prints. Cards and small notebooks by the register help if you forgot a birthday or need a quick thank‑you gift.
Opening hours roughly track Terminal A’s first and last bank of flights, so plan on something like 06:00 to around 21:00, though late‑evening seasonal charters can stretch that. Prices are airport‑level but not wildly higher than souvenir stands in central Catania; figure a €2–3 premium on ceramics and packaged sweets. If you want proper food souvenirs like pistachio spreads or candied orange peels, check labels for weight and best‑before dates before throwing them into hand luggage.
Stock turns fast on busy summer days when CTA sees heavy holiday traffic, so the nicer ceramics and regional food boxes go first. If you’re eyeing something over €30, inspect it for chips or torn packaging at the counter; staff at Zagarà in Terminal A are used to swapping items before they bag them. Practical move: stop here on the way to security only if you’re short on time in town; otherwise, plan five extra minutes after security and hit it once you see your gate on the Terminal A screens.