Villaggio Turistico Europeo

Outdoor pool (added by manager 19 May 2017)

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Seaside site with a private beach on the Mediterranean coast
Horse riding school and jetski hire nearby
Canoe, pedalo and windsurf hire; restaurant serving Sicilian cuisine

As it's Sicily, you'll not be too far from a spectacularly golden beach. But hold onto your (sun) hats if beach days are your bag, as seaside site Villaggio Turistico Europeo comes with its own private beach for your sunbathing and swimming pleasure. Loungers aplenty are on the sands here for plenty of lounging days, on a long stretch of Sicilian coast edged by the silhouette of mighty Mount Etna. If you yearn to get active, you can rent canoes, pedalos and windsurfing equipment, or plunge/potter into the water for an afternoon of swimming or paddling. (If you yearn for yet more adrenaline, jetski hire is near the site.) Villaggio Turistico Europeo is near the ancient city of Catania, on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea. It's in an area of long tradition and several vibrant cultures: this (but of course) means a splendid variety in local cuisine, of which you can partake thoroughly at the site restaurant serving Mediterranean and Sicilian dishes. A brick-oven pizzeria is also on site for enthusiastic sampling of Italian cuisine, along with sipping drinks at the two bars and snaffling light bites from the snack kiosk. Or you could experiment with Sicilian gastronomy at your pitch (a mini market is on site and barbecues are allowed), or drive 20 minutes north to Catania to check out its fine restaurants. Among the leisure facilities and activities are ping pong tables and a beach volleyball court (lit for night games), and a kids’ club, baby dance sessions, kids’ pool and a playground. Other entertainment includes gigs and discos for kids and adults, as well as daily football, table tennis, volleyball, beach tennis and bowls tournaments.

Site type

150

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Italian

Spanish

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

Rallies welcome

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

Gastronomic delight

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Villaggio Turistico Europeo

Viale Kennedy

Catania

Italy

95100

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

37.44566°N
15.08522°W

Route directions

Bus line D from Piazza Borsellino stops near the site.

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

The beach, Catania city and Mount Etna are the three main Sicilian destinations you must get to from here; after those, there's loads more to see within easy reach. A waterpark, bars and restaurants, laser show, cable car and dinosaur park are all a short drive away. Spectacular Catania, within about 20 minutes' drive, has traces of all the cultures and empires that once ruled here, much of it in layers as the city has been buried by lava from erupting Mount Etna at least 17 times. Historical highlights include the Greek-Roman theatre, the Roman forum, Ursina castle, the Achillean Baths and several dozen church buildings including the famed baroque cathedral. For a fiery Sicilian experience, book a hiking excursion up Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. You'll need to be fairly fit for this, as tours last at least a few hours, but it's possible to hike the Etna summit under your own steam or book a driving tour for a half- or full-day trip.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Viale Kennedy 91	0.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sbocco Canale Arci	0.7 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Paradiso Degli Aranci - Campo Di Mare	0.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Paradiso Degli Aranci- Villaggio Azzurro	1.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sbocco Canale Forcile	2.3 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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What attractions are near Villaggio Turistico Europeo? The beach, Catania city and Mount Etna are the three main Sicilian destinations you must get to from here; after those, there's loads more to see within easy reach. A waterpark, bars … Read more