Towns around Etna
- 1 DAY
- 15,3 KM
- Intermediate
The Etna villages in Catania province are tourist places of great beauty: visit the places on Etna where to spend a relaxing stay and to do tourism in Sicily discovering Etna towns rich in typicality and beautiful to see and experience. In fact, moving from the historic center of Catania to the cities of its province, the countries of Etna in the province of Catania will amaze you, it ensured by Etna Walking Rural.
Five cities so close to each other that they can easily be crossed admiring their differences and characteristics. With a large and impressive element in common: “a Muntagna”. In this simple and circumscribed scenario from the wood of Monte Ceraulo, the volcanic landscape is the background. Now as a destructive force, witnessed by the remains of lava flows, now as a symbol of a territory that has made Etna its strength.
For families, we recommend a visit to the Park of Monte Ceraulo or the municipal villas of San Giovanni La Punta and Tremestieri Etneo, equipped with play areas for children. Do not forget to stop in bars and restaurants, just so you can taste the typical flavors of this area: citrus fruits, almonds, wine grapes, shade wine, prickly pears and many other products of excellence made unique by the volcanic land in which they grow up. Or discover the local craftsmanship, rich in lava stone objects and colorful Sicilian carts.
San Giovanni La Punta
The commune of San Giovanni La Punta lies at an altitude of 350 m.s.l. in a hilly zone on the slopes of Etna. The name San Giovanni was given to the town in honour of its patron saint. ‘La Punta’ was later added. Today the town is an important centre for commerce.
In vacation with your family? Take a rest at the park of San Giovanni La Punta. The perfect place for your children.
Tremestieri Etneo
The commune of Tremestieri Etneo is situated in a hilly area dominated by the volcano, at about 400 m.s.l. The territory of Tremestieri, given its favourable environmental conditions and its position, has been settled since ancient times. Today it is well known for its local agricultural and craftworks products.
If you are always looking for new places to see and new flavors to taste, you will appreciate Tremestieri Etneo.
Park of Monte Ceraulo
In Mascalucia you can find a wonderful example of typical Mediterranean vegetation. The Park of Monte Ceraulo born from the overlapping of lava flows. Its flora witnesses the richness and variety of the magnificent Etna’ wood.
Thaks to the playground for children and the pic-nic area, it is the perfect place for families.
Mascalucia
A large town to the north-east of Catania that lies along the main route up to Etna, on hills that form the southern slopes of the volcano, betweeen 420 and 520 m.s.l. It was inhabited until Roman times; today the he old town centre of Mascalucia is centred on via Etnea.
You have to taste the delicious "Ombra" wine.
San Pietro Clarenza
The commune of San Pietro Clarenza (6,000 inhabitants) is situated on a hill at an altitude of 463 m.s.l. on the southern side of Etna. Its origins date back to the first century of the Middle Ages, when Moslems arrived from North Africa. The first historical documents …
Camporotondo Etneo
Camporotondo is situated in a hilly area at an altitude of 450 m.s.l. Its position, on the eastern Ionian slopes at the foot of Mount Etna, makes it a very fertile area.The characteristic feature of the old town centre is its circular layout.