Fattoria sull'Etna

From €23 For 1 night, 5 adults 4.7 3 reviews
The view from the site at sunset (added by manager 10 Oct 2022)

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The view from the site at sunset (added by manager 10 oct 2022)
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  • No-frills Sicily camping near Mascali, with stunning views of Etna
  • Volcano hikes direct from the site; Taormina 40 minutes’ drive
  • Dog-friendly pitches with electric hook-ups and showers with hot water
This may well be the closest you’ve camped to a volcano. Yes, the main USP at Fattoria sull’Etna is definitely its extraordinary location on the slopes of Mount Etna, with up-close views of its steaming craters and black lava rocks. But if that’s not quite enough for you, there's also the fact that the site is on the eastern coast of Sicily, 40 minutes’ drive from the gorgeous historic city of Taormina. Set on a working farm, the site is all geared up with electrical connections and water supply for the pitches, and there are showers with plenty of hot water – just what you need for hosing down after adrenaline-filled ventures up the mountain. Dogs are welcome to share in those jaunts too (they certainly won’t miss out on walkies on a holiday here) as long as they get on with the resident canines and don’t chase the cockerel. Pizzerias and trattorias dot the surrounding area so you should never go hungry, but there are food shops in Mascali (20 minutes' drive), should you feel compelled to spark up a barbecue, sit back and watch Etna gently spouting fire after dark.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 9
Touring caravan pitches 9
Open all year
Please note

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 3 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Not suitable for motorhome

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 6
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Clean washroom

Disliked: It was too high in the mountains for us. It was way too difficult to reach the campsite as the road has dangerous blind corners and multiple switchbacks at high elevation. The campsite (farm) was too small for our motorhome of 7 meters. We had to park on a slant and had difficulty getting the motorhome out the next day. It was simply not suitable for us. Also we went back and forth on the road to the campsite multiple times as there was no sign for the campsite. Only a billboard with a chicken on it and a small number 21. We had two GPS systems but it was still difficult to find. A simple sign would have helped. The two larger dogs at the campsite frightened our smaller dog.

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L'accoglienza dei proprietari, molto gentili e disponibili.…

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Maurizio M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: L'accoglienza dei proprietari, molto gentili e disponibili.

Disliked: L'accesso con roulotte è molto difficoltoso, essendoci discese in curva sullo sterrato. Lo consiglio a chi ama il vero campeggio selvaggio in tenda, ma di sicuro non a chi viaggia con un rimorchio o con un mezzo ingombrante.

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Accueil, emplacement et vue…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Romuald B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Accueil, emplacement et vue

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Fattoria sull'Etna

Via Livio Andronico 21

Puntalazzo

Mascali

Catania

Italy

95016

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

37.7647°N
15.14062°W

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

There are many ways to see Etna. Hiking is one possibility, so for spectacular views and sunsets over the Mediterranean Sea, join an evening tour up the volcano, which also takes in some of the lava caves. If you are determined to reach the highest craters, hiring a guide is compulsory – treks to the summit start from Rifugio Sapienza (50 minutes’ drive). Prefer to see it without all the hard work? Whizz up almost to the summit on a cable-car ride from Rifugio Sapienza, or take a scenic ride around the volcano’s foothills on the Circumetnea train, joining the route at Giarre (20 minutes). If you can walk away from the spectacle that is Etna, Taormina (40 minutes) is a fantastic destination for a day’s trip. Check out the ruined Ancient Greek theatre (see anything familiar in the background?), admire the fine baroque-era churches and cruise the cafés and smart stores in buzzy Corso Umberto. Sightseeing done, head down to the pocket-sized beach at Isola Bella (35 minutes) for a cooling dip in the Med.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Torrente Macchia 225 Mt. Nord 3.9 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Torrente Anguillara 100 M S 3.9 mi Sea Poor Poor N/A N/A
Torrente Anguillara 100 M N 4 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Excellent
Scarico Via Colombo 150 M. Sud 4.1 mi Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Fondachello Via Spiaggia 22 4.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Fattoria sull'Etna have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fattoria sull'Etna dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fattoria sull'Etna? There are many ways to see Etna. Hiking is one possibility, so for spectacular views and sunsets over the Mediterranean Sea, join an evening tour up the volcano, which also takes in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fattoria sull'Etna?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Fattoria sull'Etna? From £19.70 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.