Camping Almoetia

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Spacious touring pitches
Spacious touring pitches
Grass pitches with optional electric
Around the site
View of the pitches
The pitches
Tent pitches with plenty of room for your equipment
Reception
Spacious pitches
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Grass pitches with optional electric
Around the site
View of the pitches

  • Peaceful woodland site half a kilometre from the sea
  • Under 10 minutes' drive from Calatabiano and its spectacular castle
  • Excursions and other activities available on site
Now see this for a serene seaside holiday in Sicily… peaceful Camping Almoetia is in mild and sunny climes, in a spacious woodland setting an easy half-kilometre from the Ionian Sea. The terraced pitches here are generously sized and have plenty of room for all your kit: you'll probably want to bring bikes, watersports bits, beach towels aplenty and your comfiest walking boots for getting out around this lush part of north-eastern coast… The grounds cover two hectares if you'd rather wander around site instead, seeking your own serene spot. Almoetia is less than 10 minutes' drive or within simple cycling distance of Calatabiano, 60 metres above sea level and about 58 kilometres from ancient Messina. Old sites and sights galore are easily reached from here, such as Catania, Syracuse and Italy's oldest active volcano Mount Etna, all within an hour's drive; Calatabiano is also part of the Alcantara canyons, gorges and river park area for nature days and hikes. Facilities include a play area, a TV room and a shop. There are toilets and showers, charging facilities, ice pack freezing and gas cylinder sales; barbecues and campfires are both allowed.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
Caravan sites 60
RV & Motorhome sites 60
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Italian

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
Other site types

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 23 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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87% would recommend this campground to a friend

74% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stop over location if going to messina for ferry as under…

Overall 5/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Great stop over location if going to messina for ferry as under an hours drive.

Disliked No Resturant and mini market was very limited only saw water, wine and beer. Not really a market to stock up on food if cooking onsite.

Very dated site no real pitch markings

Remote peaceful and friendly site.

Overall 8/10

Location
 6
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Good sized pitches. Peaceful. Clean. Hot showers.
Friendly staff.

Disliked Restaurant/Bar still closed.

mehr schlecht als Recht...

Overall 6/10

Location
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked freie Plätze im März , Brötchenservice, nettes Personal

Disliked in die Jahre gekommen,
bei Anfahrt genau auf die Beschilderung achten, d.h. in keine Straße ohne Hinweis einfahren, auch wenn das Navi es anzeigt (sonst Sackgasse ohne Wendemöglichkeit- Sygic LKW/Camper App total versagt)

Secure quiet site with flat pitches and a clean toilet/shower block

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Darren D.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked This is a quiet site with nicely spaced out flat grass pitches between the trees. The toilet/shower block is good and clean with toilet seats and free hot showers. There is hot water at the sinks and many water taps around the camp. The gates to the site are closed at night making the camp secure and the owner Davide speaks English and is friendly, welcoming and very helpful.

Disliked My wife and I can not think of anything that we disliked. We stayed in February and so the on site shop and restaurant were not open. This was not a problem for us but it maybe an inconvenience for others. Also please do not follow your satnav if it sends you along the road running parallel to the beach at the bottom of the site. It is NOT passable in a vehicle!

Très bon camping, installations propres accueil sympathique

Overall 10/10

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Christian D.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked L'espace réservé aux véhicules, accueil sympathique, prix très abordable, bel endroit, belle vue sur l'Etna.

Great site within walking distance to the beach.

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked We were looked after very well, even providing a bottle opener on the first night. Made sure we had bread ordered for the morning.

Disliked Nothing to do with the site but travelling in November means it is very quiet.

Nice and quiet place. Amenities were good and clean.…

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gerald A.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Nice and quiet place.
Amenities were good and clean.

Very spacious, very nice campsite and clean. Owners are very nice.…

Overall 10/10

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gerald A.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Very spacious, very nice campsite and clean. Owners are very nice.

Siamo stati benissimo complimenti x la pulizia dei bagni e per la…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site (eight person)

Liked Siamo stati benissimo complimenti x la pulizia dei bagni e per la cucina

Campeggio molto tranquillo con ampi spazi. I servizi discreti migliorabili. Di bello c’è…

Overall 6/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Gianvito A.

Power optional grass tent site (two person)

Liked Campeggio molto tranquillo con ampi spazi.
I servizi discreti migliorabili.
Di bello c’è che sta a 100m dalla spiaggia di ciottoli e ciottolini, mare pulito molto bella. Personale cordiale.

Disliked I servizi da migliorare anche nella pulizia.

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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public internet workstation(s) Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Site close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Almoetia

Via San Marco 19

Calatabiano

Catania

Italy

95011

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

37.80459°N
15.24429°E

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

From food to nature to history to more food (well, it's Sicily), you'll find heaps to do around the island and the site surroundings. Golden beaches, clear waters and boat trips around Sicily's islands are easy to sort from here too. Start off at local town Calatabiano to see its ninth-century Arab and Norman castle high up above the town, reachable via a funicular railway lift and with spectacular views over the island (settle down in the restaurant to take your time drinking these in). You can hike back down to the town from here along the track past the church, to come out at the villlage square for a drink or a coffee. From Calatabiano, it's about 50 minutes' drive or just over an hour and a half by bus to reach Messina, the ancient settlement on Sicily's north-eastern tip. Among the many sights here are the 12th-century cathedral, the Palazzo Calapaj, the 16th-century San Ranieri lighthouse, and the old gate of the Porta Grazia, a fortress still standing at Messina's harbour. The Galleria d'Arte Contemporanea di Messina, showcasing contemporary works owned by the city, is a popular stop for arty sorts.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Torrente Minissale 25 M. Nord 0.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fiume Alcantara Sud 0.7 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Torrente Minissale 50 M. Sud 1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fiume Alcantara 1.6 km Sea PoorPoorN/AExcellent
Acqua Park 1.8 km Sea PoorPoorGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Almoetia have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Almoetia dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Almoetia? From food to nature to history to more food (well, it's Sicily), you'll find heaps to do around the island and the site surroundings. Golden beaches, clear waters and boat trips around … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Almoetia?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Almoetia? From $54.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.