With a total surface area of approximately 20.000 square meters, L'Arena di Misterbianco, inaugurated on October 9, is set to become a commercial center of primary importance in the province of Catania, thanks to its wide range of products and strategic position. Located in one of the most important road junctions of the province, between the ring road, the ring road and the SS Catania-Paternò, the shopping center will also benefit in the future from the subway stop, which will complete its infrastructural development. The center is ready to give new impetus to the local economy and to favor the development of the entire area.
This project was one of the most complex commercial, architectural and construction operations in the history of the Arena Group, an initiative carried out with only Sicilian capital, boldly betting on the territory and its capacity for regeneration. The company has thus demonstrated once again its commitment to supporting the local economy, consolidating itself as one of the main Sicilian entrepreneurial realities.
The investment has not only revived a historic shopping center, but has laid the foundations for an economic and productive rebirth, with tangible effects in terms of employment and development. The opening of L'Arena di Misterbianco has created new jobs, stimulating local growth and generating a positive spin-off for the entire area. Its strategic location and renewed attractiveness will attract visitors from across the province, acting as a catalyst for new business opportunities.
One of the most innovative aspects of the project concerns the total regeneration of the external and internal area, with particular attention to environmental sustainability. The design has placed emphasis on the ecological aspect, with the construction of a photovoltaic system of almost 1,3 MW, capable of covering approximately 100% of the energy needs during daytime hours. This allows the center to use clean and renewable energy for most of the operations, contributing significantly to the reduction of scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the center is equipped with refrigeration plants that use CO2 as a refrigerant gas, compliant with the new F-Gas directive.
All the technologies used, including LED lighting and high-efficiency motors with inverters, are the best available (Best Available Techniques – BAT), in line with the Arena Group's energy policy. The car park is also equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles, promoting sustainable mobility. These interventions reduce the environmental impact and make the Misterbianco Arena a concrete example of sustainable innovation.
One of the main protagonists of L'Arena di Misterbianco is SuperConveniente, the largest in Sicily with its 4.000 square meters of surface area. This successful format, the beating heart of the Arena Group, is synonymous with quality and convenience. With this opening, SuperConveniente reaches 33 points of sale throughout the island, consolidating itself as a reference brand for large-scale distribution in Sicily. To these are added over 160 points of sale under the Decò brand, further evidence of the capillarity and solidity of the Group on the Sicilian territory.
In addition to SuperConveniente, L'Arena di Misterbianco hosts numerous brands of excellence, designed to satisfy the different needs of visitors and offer a complete shopping experience. Among the gastronomic proposals, the Spazio Sapore self-service restaurant stands out, offering breakfasts, lunches, aperitifs and dinners, with dishes prepared on the spot and with fresh ingredients. With over 200 seats and an opening time from 6:00 to 22:00, it represents the ideal place for any moment of the day.
The center also includes brands such as Upim for clothing, Unieuro for electronics and Acqua & Sapone for personal care. Among the international brands, we find McDonald's, present with a traditional restaurant and the McDrive service. To complete the commercial offer there are Deutchmann for footwear, Hobbyzoo for animal lovers, Idea Bellezza and Reale Bellezza for wellness, and Farmacia Greco. For fitness lovers, Up Level Fitness, a 1.000 square meter gym, offers modern spaces and quality equipment.
To offer a leisure and shopping experience without rush, L'Arena di Misterbianco will be open every day from 8:30 to 21:30. Spazio Sapore, with its wide gastronomic offer, will be open from 6:00 to 22:00, covering all the needs of the day.
