Zafferana Etnea Attractions
Location
The pretty little town of Zafferana lies 24km/15mi north of Catania on the eastern flank of Mount Etna. Its attractive situation in the midst of gardens make it a popular summer resort, offering a view over the sea on the one hand and also being a good setting-out point for walks and drives around Etna.
The pretty little town of Zafferana lies 24km/15mi north of Catania on the eastern flank of Mount Etna. Its attractive situation in the midst of gardens make it a popular summer resort, offering a view over the sea on the one hand and also being a good setting-out point for walks and drives around Etna.
Rifugio Sapienza, Italy
(Near Zafferana Etnea)
Rifugio Sapienza lies 19km/12mi to the west of Zafferana at a height of 1,881m/6,173ft near two extinct sub-craters at the lower station of the cable-railroad (not in use at present) to the top of Mount Etna. Four-wheel drive cross-country minibuses will take visitors up.
