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Etna north: Piano Provenzana

Linguaglossa, Italy

Nature

The ski and walking base on Etna’s northern side at about 1,800 metres, reached by the Mareneve road through pine woods. From here guided 4x4 tours climb towards the summit craters; bring warm layers even in summer.

Nearest town
Linguaglossa, Italy
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.7980, 15.0290

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Around Etna: lava castles, the north slope and the Alcantara Gorges – Castillo de Aci, Aci Castello, Sicilia, Italia, 2025-04-08, DD 04© Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
SS120
Mountains & lakes

Around Etna: lava castles, the north slope and the Alcantara Gorges

122 km9 stops3 days

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Alcantara Gorges – Columnar jointing in the Alcantara Gorge, Sicily© Richard Allaway · CC BY 2.0
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Norman castle of Aci Castello – Castillo de Aci, Aci Castello, Sicilia, Italia, 2025-04-08, DD 04© Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

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Campsites nearby

  • Area attrezzata SpuligniMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Etna north: Piano Provenzana
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • MokamboCampsite
    17 km from Etna north: Piano Provenzana
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Int'l AlmoetiaCampsite
    19 km from Etna north: Piano Provenzana
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mons Gibel Camping ParkCampsite
    21 km from Etna north: Piano Provenzana
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping AgatosCampsite
    24 km from Etna north: Piano Provenzana · 25 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area di sosta camper Sant’AntonioMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Etna north: Piano Provenzana · 20 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Etna north: Piano Provenzana?

Etna north: Piano Provenzana is in Linguaglossa, Italy, at GPS 37.7980, 15.0290. It is about 11 km from Randazzo.

Can you camp near Etna north: Piano Provenzana?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Puntalazzo Jazz Festival, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Etna north: Piano Provenzana?

Etna north: Piano Provenzana is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Around Etna: lava castles, the north slope and the Alcantara Gorges.

What is there to see near Etna north: Piano Provenzana?

Places worth a stop nearby: Etna – Rifugio Sapienza (11 km), Alcantara Gorges (16 km), Teatro Antico di Taormina (24 km) and Norman castle of Aci Castello (29 km).

When is the best time to visit Etna north: Piano Provenzana?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)