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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Catania

Catania’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Catania. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Summit Craters of Mount Etna

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Etna stop. Beautiful, wild, dangerous - almost like on another world. And also very important: don't forget enough water!

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Piccolo Rifugio (Etna South)

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A fascinating piece of earth and you feel as a human being infinitely small and humble towards nature.
The jeep tour oh up is highly recommended.
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Laghetto Crater

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Nice hike from the mountain station to the upper craters from the year 2003. You can also start for 33,00 € with the bus - the way is easy - …

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Silvestri Inferior Craters

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From here you have a great view of the surrounding area.

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Barbagallo Craters

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Whether on the bus or on foot, being on an active volcano is definitely a special experience.
Whenever you visit, keep in mind that even in the summer months, winter can be cold up here.

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Monti Sartorius

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A whole network of beautiful hiking trails leads around and to the Monti Sartorius, ashes cone of a flank eruption of Etna 150 years ago. Great view down to the …

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Serracozzo Cave

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Famous and magical lava cave with openings at the top that allow light to enter.
Easily reachable from the Citelli refuge in less than an hour.

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View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

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The islands of the Cyclops, also known as the Faraglioni of Aci Trezza, derive their name from Greek mythology, in particular from the legend of the Cyclops Polyphemus, immortalized in …

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Etna Crater

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The Etna (Italian Etna) is the largest volcano in Europe. He is still active today, which is why his height can not be determined exactly as it often changes. It …

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Fountain at Villa Bellini

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In the middle of the turbulent city of Catania, the Park Villa Bellini offers an oasis of calm. Fountains, a music pavilion and secluded green spaces provide visitors with relaxation and recreation.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Catania

Summit Craters of Mount Etna

Piccolo Rifugio (Etna South)

Laghetto Crater

Silvestri Inferior Craters

Barbagallo Craters

Monti Sartorius

Serracozzo Cave

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Etna Crater

Fountain at Villa Bellini

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