Camping La Grotta

From €27 For 1 night, 1 adult
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  • Peaceful site on the slopes of Mount Etna, with stunning views
  • A 10-minute drive to the Etna cable car and adventure park
  • Friendly site with regular communal meals; dogs welcome
If you had to choose the ultimate view for an outdoor stay in Sicily, it would probably be either Mount Etna or the sea. So imagine, if you will, the delight that awaits at Camping La Grotta, which manages to have views of both… Granted, it’s the Etna view that's by far the closest here – and that’s because this site is within the Etna National Park, about 10 minutes’ drive from the trailhead and cable car to the summit of Europe’s largest volcano. However, up here at 1400 metres above sea level you can expect fabulous views stretching out over forests and craters as far as the sea – yes, it’s a scenic spot indeed. Being within the national park also means you’ll be well placed for days of exploration – hiking trails, viewpoints, caves, craters and adventure activities are all close by. And then, when you’ve exhausted your energy for the day, you can simply come back, fall into a hammock and soak up more of the atmosphere and scenery of this special area (the views are even pretty good after dark, as you’ll often get a great display of stars out here away from urban areas). With an emphasis on peace and relaxation, this is a fairly simple site with minimal facilities stretching to toilets, cold showers and charging facilities for your gadgets (you’ll be taking a lot of pics, no doubt…) Spacious pitches have plenty of shade from the trees, and there’s a laidback, sociable atmosphere that peaks at the regular communal dinners where guests come together to eat local dishes while admiring the sunset (book in for this by 4pm on the day).

Site type

Tent pitches 17
Touring caravan pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Rent a tent 2
Opens 17 May
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Open from Fri, 17 May to

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Location

Camping La Grotta

MXGM+827

Belpasso

Catania

Italy

95032

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

37.67579°N
14.98255°W

Route directions

At the entrance, with the sign La Grotta, turn off and then drive through to the end.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Exploring Etna will be your main mission, of course – if you’re not planning to hike up to the summit (and it is quite a long way up…) you can ride up in the cable car (10 minutes' drive). Nearby, you can also visit the smaller craters (10 minutes) and see beneath the surface at Grotta dei Tre Livelli (15 minutes). There are also plenty of hiking trails around, taking in viewpoints and unusual spots like a house buried in lava. Bring mountain bikes too, if you like, as there are several trails around to test your tyres on. For more outdoor thrills, try the adventure trails, ziplines and quad bike tours from Parco Avventura EtnAvventura Serra La Nave (10 minutes). For a taste of local life and to see some wildlife, stop in at Parsifal Park (10 minutes) on your way down to the village of Nicolosi (15 minutes). And did you also know there are vineyards on the volcano? Learn more at Monti Rossi Etna Wines (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
S.Tecla Sud 10.9 mi Sea Excellent Good Good Excellent
S.Tecla - Via Costiglio Casino 5 11 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
S. Maria La Scala Nord 11.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
S. Tecla Nord 11.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
S. Maria La Scala - Testa Acqua 11.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Camping La Grotta have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping La Grotta dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Grotta? Exploring Etna will be your main mission, of course – if you’re not planning to hike up to the summit (and it is quite a long way up…) you can ride up … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Grotta?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Grotta? From £23.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.