Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Catania, between Messina and Catania. It lies above the convergent plate margin between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate. It is the tallest active volcano in Europe, currently 3,329 m high, though this varies with summit eruptions. It is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps.
According to Adrian Room’s book Place-names of the World, the name Etna originated from the Phoenician word attuna meaning "furnace" or "chimney". He dismisses the hypothesis that Etna is from the Greek αἴθω , meaning "I burn", through an iotacist pronunciation.
Volcanic activity first took place at Etna about 500,000 years ago, with eruptions occurring beneath the sea off the ancient coastline of Sicily. About 300,000 years ago, volcanism began occurring to the southwest of the summit then, before activity moved towards the present centre 170,000 years ago.
Chalet Etna is a sustainable chalet in Biancavilla, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The chalet has a solarium and luggage storage space.
Via del Bosco, , 95033 Biancavilla, Italy
Offering mountain views, Rifugio Manfre in Belpasso offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The lodge features both Wi-Fi and private parking free of charge.
Number of rooms: 7
Strada Provinciale 92, 95032 Belpasso, Italy
Offering a restaurant, Il Frutteto di Efesto is located in Villa Milia, at the foot of Mount Etna. It features a garden with children's playground, and horse riding stables.
Number of rooms: 7
Contrada Mirio, 95033 Biancavilla, Italy
The only hotel at an altitude of 2000 metres in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Etna Regional Park, Hotel Corsaro is 300 metres from the cable way and meeting point for excursions to the crater. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. The property features free parking, just opposite the property.
Number of rooms: 17
Piazza Cantoniera , 95030 Nicolosi, Italy
Situated at the foot of Mount Etna, Residence Serra La Nave features a garden with BBQ facilities. Offering simply furnished apartments, this property is 2 km from the cable car taking you to the mountain top. La Nave apartments feature a living area with flat-screen TV, sofa bed and kitchenette. Some units feature a balcony and some have views of Mount Etna. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. With free private parking, Serra La Nave is a 25-minute drive from Ragalna centre and 33 km from the Mediterranean Sea. Catania is 36 km away.
Number of rooms: 16
Contrada Serra La Nave Sn, 95030 Ragalna, Italy
Located just 22 km from Etnaland Theme Park, Matilde's Chalet Etna Nature House features accommodation in Nicolosi with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as full-day security. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 28 km from Catania Piazza Duomo. The chalet also provides free Wi-Fi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.
Number of rooms: 5
Contrada piano bottara, 95032 Nicolosi, Italy
Il Giardino di Efesto features mountain views, free Wi-Fi and free private parking, set in Biancavilla, 32 km from Catania Piazza Duomo.
Number of rooms: 7
Cda Mirio Biancavilla, 95033 Biancavilla, Italy
Located in Fornazzo, 39 km from Catania Piazza Duomo, Rifugio Alpino Salvatore Citelli provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. 42 km from Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station and 43 km from Isola Bella, the property offers ski storage space, as well as a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 44 km from Taormina Cable Car - Upper Station.
Number of rooms: 5
S.P. MARENEVE sn sn, 95010 Fornazzo, Italy
Located in a former royal residence, the Hotel Villa Dorata has elegant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Mount Etna's slopes are just outside.
Number of rooms: 9
Contrada Serra La Nave Versante Etna Sud, 95030 Nicolosi, Italy
Offering a restaurant, Rifugio Ariel is located on Mount Etna, 18 km from Ragalna. It offers rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi access.
Number of rooms: 8
Contrada Serra La Nave, 95030 Ragalna, Italy
Featuring mountain views, Rifugio Il Ginepro dell'Etna provides accommodation with a shared lounge and a balcony, around 44 km from Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a patio. Providing free Wi-Fi throughout the property, the allergy-free chalet features a sauna.
Loc. Monte Conca - Piano Provenzana, 95015 Linguaglossa, Italy
Featuring a traditional restaurant, Rifugio Sapienza is just 10 metres from the cable car linking to the top of Mount Etna. This property offers a bar, free ski storage, and a shared lounge room.
Number of rooms: 20
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi, Italy
Chalet Etna Nicolosi is set in Ragalna and offers barbecue facilities. The property features sea views and is 30 km from Giardini Naxos.
Contrada Serra La nave 2, 95030 Ragalna, Italy
Offering a bar, Chalet Clan dei Ragazzi offers accommodation in Linguaglossa.
Number of rooms: 9
Via Mareneve Sn, 95015 Linguaglossa, Italy
Looking for a home comfort: apartment «Amazing Apartment in Piedimonte Etneo With 2 Bedrooms and Wifi» is located in Linguaglossa. This apartment is located in 7 km from the city center.
Via Monsignor R.C., Linguaglossa, 95017
