Camping Jonio

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Shaded pitches
Pitches under the trees
Play area next to the terrace
Diving centre

  • Seafront site on the Riviera dei Ciclopi with direct access to the sea
  • A 15-minute drive or bus ride from central Catania
  • Diving centre, restaurant and range of excursions on site
Legend has it that the mythical Cyclopes once lived along this stretch of coast – and it's fairly easy to understand why the mighty beings would pick such a spot. Even with only one eye, they’d have been able to see that what’s now called the Riviera dei Ciclopi is a stunning part of Sicily. The belligerent Greek giants are long gone now, leaving behind them a most peaceful seaside setting for Camping Jonio, a tree-filled site on a cliff terrace. There are splendid sea views from here, and direct access to a rocky stretch of the coast for fishing and swims in the Ionian Sea (don’t worry about scrambling back out over the rocks if you’ve gone in for a dip – there are steps to aid your graceful god/goddess-like exit). A whole different collection of critters resides along the coast these days – to check them out, head to the on-site diving centre where staff can sort you with days of snorkelling, scuba diving lessons and guided dives. That’s not all for excursions beyond the site's gates, for the folk here organise all sorts of outings on a daily basis in high season, to fave Sicilian attractions including Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges. If you'd rather potter locally, it's a cinch to get around on public transport, hailing a bus from the stop a few minutes' walk away, hiring bikes on site or driving to Catania in around 15 minutes. And if you'd rather potter right there, there’s a playground and TV room to keep the bambini busy, plus a bar-restaurant for extended alfresco meals on the spacious terrace.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/01 et 31/12.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The Regional Identification Code (RIC) for this property is 19087015B102042. Electricity up to 4 kWh per stay is included in the price, any extra usage is metered on site at €0.60 per kWh and must be paid at check-out

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

French

German

Russian

Spanish

Italian

Serbian

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Location
8
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
6

79% would recommend this site to a friend

72% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot right on the sea, some shady pitches. Staff friendly, facilities (hot showers!) clean. Direct sea access is a big plus, though rocky for little ones. Some found pitches small, with noise from neighbours. Restaurant reviews mixed, but handy.

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Piazzola davanti al mare Efficenza del personale.. Servizi…

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8 out of 10
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9
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7
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7
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Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Piazzola davanti al mare
Efficenza del personale..
Servizi vari..

Disliked A volte poca pulizia dei bagni

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Nel complesso il campeggio è buono

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7 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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No rating
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7
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Il campeggio è accogliente, il personale disponibile alle richieste o adattamenti preferenziali.

Disliked Purtroppo inquanto scogliera esiste poco spazio per sostare visto che oltretutto la mareggiata passata ha distrutto parte delle piattaforme sugli scogli.
Un altro aspetto le scalette per scendere in acqua, per chi non ha scarpe adatte, sono dolorose per i piedi. I miei di sicuro. Andrebbero fatte meglio.

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Sehr nettes Personal, super Platz…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Sehr nettes Personal, super Platz

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Lage…

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5 out of 10
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9
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Anonymous

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lage

Disliked Stellplatz sehr eng, zwischen Bäumen

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Emplacement bien ombragé Personnel agréable Toilette propre…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Emplacement bien ombragé
Personnel agréable
Toilette propre et douche large et gratuite
Possibilité d’aller en ville en bus
Magasin tout prêt
Accès à la mer par échelle
Restaurant

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Douches en restaurant…

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3 out of 10
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Els v. 3 reviews

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring caravan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Douches en restaurant

Disliked Plaats die we hadden leek parkeerplek, we keken recht bij mensen binnen ,achterburen liepen steeds tussen onze plek door, achterbuurman had geluid van een 65 inch tv kei hard aan staan, heel aat kwamen motoren op de camping. Onze auto moest op parkeerplaats, maar die was vol toen voor de caravan moeten zetten en er kon net een stoel staan. Luifel kon daar niet staan. Ik zou er nooit meer heen gaan

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Nähe zu Catania, Meerzugang mit natürlichem…

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7 out of 10
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9
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7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
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Wifi
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Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Nähe zu Catania, Meerzugang mit natürlichem Meerpool. Saubere Duschen mit heißem Wasser

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Emplacement du camping , très bon…

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Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Emplacement du camping , très bon accueil

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Posizione eccellente, con affaccio diretto sul…

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Location
9
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
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No rating
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7

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Posizione eccellente, con affaccio diretto sul mare. Molto ombreggiato, tranne la parte direttamente sul mare. Personale cortese, servizi ottimi

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Sehr schöner Stellplatz Das Restaurant vorzüglich…

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10
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Wifi
8

Electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Sehr schöner Stellplatz
Das Restaurant vorzüglich

Disliked 0

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence 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

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Camping Jonio

Via Villini a Mare 2

Catania

Catania

Italy

95126

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

37,53289°N
15,12042°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

A lot of folk have passed this way since the Cyclopes and pals wandered off (although you can still see the rocks they allegedly lobbed into the sea about three kilometres north of the site). The Norman Castle in Aci Castello (10 minutes' drive) is an example of what's been left behind – it was built in the 11th century and now houses the civic museum. The real-life Greeks are responsible for some rather fine sights too: the ancient amphitheatre in Taormina (45 minutes) is one of Sicily’s top sights and still stages shows to this day. Catania (15 minutes) is a good place to hunt for historic bits and bobs, such as the Greco-Roman archaeology park, Baroque cathedral and 18th-century elephant fountain. Existing long before any of these folk came by are Sicily’s natural attractions – the sandy beaches 20 minutes away, the black lava cliffs of Alcantara River Park (50 minutes) and the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Im.Can. Via Dei Villini A Mare 15M Nord 0,1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Im. Can. Via Dei Villini A Mare 15M Sud 0,1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Via A. Da Messina - Selene 1,4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
San Giovanni Li Cuti 1,9 km Sea PoorPoorN/AGood
Immissione Piazza Europa 15 M. Nord 2 km Sea N/AN/AGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Jonio have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Jonio dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Jonio? A lot of folk have passed this way since the Cyclopes and pals wandered off (although you can still see the rocks they allegedly lobbed into the sea about three kilometres north … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Jonio?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Jonio? From R261,34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.