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Area sosta Maretna

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Baroque art in the Catania area (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), rebuilt after a 1693 eruption that destroyed it. Teatro Massimo Bellini, Piazza Duomo, and the characteristic \"Liotru\" (elephant)."}
[{"autore":"139343","data":"07\/07\/2022","commento":"I chose it for storage, as I found it the best facility of its kind in the neighboring countries for care, cleanliness and above all for trust. Both the rest area and the storage area are well equipped, which is equipped with a comfortable and hygienically well-finished toilet unloading and loading of clear water. The rest area also has an electrical connection. What is especially valuable is finding flexibility and help in an emergency. It should not be overlooked that a few tens of meters away there is a fully equipped camper repair shop which is very useful in case of need.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"63310"},{"autore":"130814","data":"19\/11\/2020","commento":"It is a fenced yard, with water and electricity. Just off the ring road, noisy, polluted, far from the town and everything. If you don't own a scooter, you can't even go to the supermarket, which is only 500 meters away. Kind managers, but literally "absent", we were unable to let our friends in, but we were not even able to leave a day earlier! Black and gray exhaust present, but where? Outside the area I have neither loaded nor unloaded. All postponed to the next area ...","voto":"2","idAreaGiudizio":"54169"},{"autore":"119424","data":"10\/10\/2020","commento":"The place is beautiful, with water and electricity. However, all other services are missing, such as bathrooms, showers, washbasins. Also complex is the unloading and loading that force you to walk or move the camper outside the area at a certain point. The managers are very kind but live far from the structure and despite some "pampering" on advice for trips and purchases, they are practically absent. The most important problem, that is the real lack, are the services: there is no other possibility than to use all those of the camper. By creating them, together with a comfortable loading and unloading area, we could speak of a good area. I think I will not go back.","voto":"5","idAreaGiudizio":"53818"},{"autore":"118185","data":"09\/10\/2020","commento":"Stayed from 20 to 24 September, a parking area with loading and unloading located in Gravina di Catania, about 5 km from the center. A bit uncomfortable for those of us who have used the bicycle to visit the city, traffic, smog and back all uphill. Managers very helpful in recommending places to see. If you want to go to Etna you can easily reach an altitude of 2000 where there is the cable car with the camper.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"53801"},{"autore":"66933","data":"05\/09\/2020","commento":"Stopped for two nights on 26-27 August. Convenient rest area for visiting Catania. The very kind and caring owners have provided us with lots of information to discover the best of the city. Definitely to be recommended.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"52909"},{"autore":"64013","data":"04\/09\/2020","commento":"We stayed there for two nights. We were very well, looked after and pampered by the owners who gave us all the information to visit Catania. Convenient both as a stopover and to visit Catania. We parked the camper in a spot where you could see the sea and the coast up to Syracuse. Definitely to return in the future.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"52852"},{"autore":"129692","data":"30\/08\/2020","commento":"Family-run rest area, excellent hospitality and kindness. Very equipped and wonderful stop. I recommend it to all campers who want to visit Catania and its surroundings.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"52709"},{"autore":"99617","data":"20\/08\/2020","commento":"Stopped 10\/08 \/ 2020-13 \/ 08\/2020, convenient for visiting Catania and neighboring areas such as Acicastello-Acireale-Acitrezza-Etna ... Very recent, under expansion, with very helpful owners. In particular, Mrs. Maria is very careful in making sure that everything goes smoothly and in dispensing excellent advice on what to visit and where to eat.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"51858"},{"autore":"128194","data":"03\/07\/2020","commento":"We stayed for two days, a well-kept, quiet area, as soon as Mrs. Maria arrived, she gave us information and material to visit Catania and its surroundings. A great kindness and availability. Highly recommended.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"49922"},{"autore":"33276","data":"23\/02\/2020","commento":"Spent 4 nights in this area, there are no negative comments, I just have to confirm what has already been said. Maria and Gaetano are really kind and caring and also Maria's brother, ready to solve the small problems that arise, happy for having helped you. It may seem noisy, but at night the traffic is gone and you sleep peacefully. They accompany you to the fast bus stop that arrives in the center in a few minutes and Catania is very beautiful with the center gathered and can be visited on foot.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"49042"},{"autore":"124095","data":"08\/09\/2019","commento":"A quick stop to visit Catania, very kind owners, nice rest area but still to be finished, lack of showers and services, but Gaetano assured me that the works for the showers will soon be carried out. The shuttle service is excellent and with a day ticket of 2.50 \u20ac you can easily visit the whole city and also Acitrezza and Acicastello that must be absolutely visited, better on weekdays (there are more vehicles)","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"46745"},{"autore":"108144","data":"08\/09\/2019","commento":"Quiet rest area, with the possibility of a bus connection to the city center, a departure station near the parking area. Gentle and helpful owners. Recommended for short stays.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"46738"},{"autore":"62679","data":"08\/09\/2019","commento":"Very convenient for Etna excursions and to visit Catania. Mrs. Maria cordialissima, it is a well of information to visit all that exists in the surroundings.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"46736"},{"autore":"90137","data":"20\/08\/2019","commento":"I confirm the excellent reviews. Ideal place to visit Catania and its surroundings.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"45915"},{"autore":"67299","data":"12\/08\/2019","commento":"Excellent rest area to visit Catania. The availability and courtesy of Maria and Gaetano is nothing short of exceptional. Their shuttle service that accompanies the terminus, allows access to the convenient bus line that arrives in Via Etnea in Catania. The area is shaded, with loading and unloading, light and fenced. Certainly the best solution to visit Catania.","voto":"9","idAreaGiudizio":"45227"},{"autore":"77581","data":"03\/08\/2019","commento":"At the gates of Catania, new, quiet, clean and shady. Perfect for visiting Catania and its surroundings as for excursions to Etna. Very nice and helpful managers accompany you to the bus terminal as a personalized shuttle. In the immediate vicinity there is everything, as mentioned in the other comments.","voto":"9","idAreaGiudizio":"44766"},{"autore":"98626","data":"01\/08\/2019","commento":"Great stop area! Shuttle service to the bus stop by the managers, who on the way give you lots of tips on what to see and where to eat! Supermarkets, bars for granitas and typical sweets, bakers very close. Excellent support even for mechanical assistance to the camper. Even their campers!","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"44650"},{"autore":"107308","data":"27\/07\/2019","commento":"New, clean and shaded area. Managers very kind and helpful..If they happen in the area I will definitely return '. Recommended.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"44427"},{"autore":"115600","data":"06\/07\/2019","commento":"Excellent rest area with very friendly and competent staff. Well ventilated and very close to two supermarkets. All new and well kept, it is clear that it is managed by camperesti. To come back for sure","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"43720"},{"autore":"122887","data":"29\/06\/2019","commento":"Exceptional rest area managed by campers. Water and electricity points at each pitch, camper service. Shaded but, above all, in a location where Mount Etna can reach, like the city of Catania. Supermarkets in the immediate vicinity with oven 50 meters from the area (Eurospin) Fuel distributor in front. Upon arrival, contact an off-road car dealer. Gravina exit on the right immediately 50 meters. We will definitely return.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"43493"},{"autore":"122808","data":"24\/06\/2019","commento":"Very kind and helpful managers, nice rest area at the gates of Catania, perfect for visiting the city.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"43370"},{"autore":"122676","data":"19\/06\/2019","commento":"First time I come to Catania, as there were no rest areas. Known the owners, very kind and extremely available. They accompany you with a free shuttle to the fast bus stop that takes you in a few minutes to the beautiful city of Catania. Enjoy the brioche and almond granita breakfast even in the bar opposite.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"43300"},{"autore":"122683","data":"19\/06\/2019","commento":"Even if they are recently opened, we understand that the managers are campers. They have typical southern availability. We stayed with our camper for 3 days visiting the oldest church in Sicily, the Ursino Castle and the center that lights up in the evening. No problem for shopping, you can reach 3 supermarkets and a huge shopping center on foot. The only point that is not in front of the sea, but our goal was to visit Catania.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"43298"},{"autore":"122677","data":"19\/06\/2019","commento":"Ms. Maria has a great availability and does everything to make your holiday unique. Catania very beautiful and alive especially in the evening. You eat divinely and you will not find the diner anywhere in the world. We decided to stop with our caravan in Maretna as there are no safe and quiet parking areas in Catabia. I highly recommend this rest area for those who want to visit Catania or for those who want to continue their tour of beautiful Sicily. Among other things, on the right and left there are two large supermarkets and a huge shopping center. Opposite a gas station with attached bars for a granita that must not be missed. Great!","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"43291"},{"autore":"122345","data":"27\/05\/2019","commento":"Exceptional and friendly welcome, you have the feeling of being at home with friendly and professional friends. All the services in a location where everything is easy to reach: in a few minutes you are at an altitude of 2000 and even less at the sea ... Impossible not to go back if you are in the area! Thank you, see you soon!","voto":"9","idAreaGiudizio":"42924"},{"autore":"22310","data":"16\/05\/2019","commento":"Excellent location. Reception at the top. Absolutely unique availability and courtesy. Highly recommended for visiting this beautiful part of Sicily.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"42618"},{"autore":"121124","data":"22\/03\/2019","commento":"","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"41707"}]
Area sosta Maretna
Stopover area (AA)
Contacts
Gravina di Catania (CT) - Via Etnea, 90
+393914900096
N 37.548130, E 15.067370
Services and location
Water supply WC cassette disposal Wastewater drain Electric hook-up Shuttle Public transport Paid Pets allowed

Hill City

8.7

27 Reviews

Information
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Opening period: Annual

Description

1.6 km from the centre, there is a rest area with electrical hook-up, a wastewater and grey water disposal area and water fountains.
Shuttle service to the historic center.
For tourists passing through, camper service is available for a fee, upon prior call and at certain times.

Nearby

Katanè, Eurospin, and Lidl shopping centers. Restaurants serving traditional local cuisine and seafood specialties.
Baroque art in the Catania area (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), rebuilt after a 1693 eruption that destroyed it. Teatro Massimo Bellini, Piazza Duomo, and the characteristic "Liotru" (elephant).

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Artorius3000
Artorius3000
Artorius3000 commented: 07/07/2022 19:07
I chose it for storage, as I found it the best facility of its kind in the neighboring countries for care, cleanliness and above all for trust. Both the rest area and the storage area are well equipped, which is equipped with a comfortable and hygienically well-finished toilet unloading and loading of clear water. The rest area also has an electrical connection. What is especially valuable is finding flexibility and help in an emergency. It should not be overlooked that a few tens of meters away there is a fully equipped camper repair shop which is very useful in case of need.
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Turyciocca
Turyciocca
Turyciocca commented: 19/11/2020 16:53
It is a fenced yard, with water and electricity. Just off the ring road, noisy, polluted, far from the town and everything. If you don't own a scooter, you can't even go to the supermarket, which is only 500 meters away. Kind managers, but literally "absent", we were unable to let our friends in, but we were not even able to leave a day earlier! Black and gray exhaust present, but where? Outside the area I have neither loaded nor unloaded. All postponed to the next area ...
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Steftonio
Steftonio
Steftonio commented: 10/10/2020 11:03
The place is beautiful, with water and electricity. However, all other services are missing, such as bathrooms, showers, washbasins. Also complex is the unloading and loading that force you to walk or move the camper outside the area at a certain point. The managers are very kind but live far from the structure and despite some "pampering" on advice for trips and purchases, they are practically absent. The most important problem, that is the real lack, are the services: there is no other possibility than to use all those of the camper. By creating them, together with a comfortable loading and unloading area, we could speak of a good area. I think I will not go back.
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Liberavia
Liberavia
Liberavia commented: 09/10/2020 18:55
Stayed from 20 to 24 September, a parking area with loading and unloading located in Gravina di Catania, about 5 km from the center. A bit uncomfortable for those of us who have used the bicycle to visit the city, traffic, smog and back all uphill. Managers very helpful in recommending places to see. If you want to go to Etna you can easily reach an altitude of 2000 where there is the cable car with the camper.
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DucatiX
DucatiX
DucatiX commented: 05/09/2020 10:24
Stopped for two nights on 26-27 August. Convenient rest area for visiting Catania. The very kind and caring owners have provided us with lots of information to discover the best of the city. Definitely to be recommended.
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CarloCri
CarloCri
CarloCri commented: 04/09/2020 12:00
We stayed there for two nights. We were very well, looked after and pampered by the owners who gave us all the information to visit Catania. Convenient both as a stopover and to visit Catania. We parked the camper in a spot where you could see the sea and the coast up to Syracuse. Definitely to return in the future.
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Marbelv
Marbelv
Marbelv commented: 30/08/2020 19:08
Family-run rest area, excellent hospitality and kindness. Very equipped and wonderful stop. I recommend it to all campers who want to visit Catania and its surroundings.
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lucabil
lucabil
lucabil commented: 20/08/2020 11:46
Stopped 10/08 / 2020-13 / 08/2020, convenient for visiting Catania and neighboring areas such as Acicastello-Acireale-Acitrezza-Etna ... Very recent, under expansion, with very helpful owners. In particular, Mrs. Maria is very careful in making sure that everything goes smoothly and in dispensing excellent advice on what to visit and where to eat.
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Patri55
Patri55
Patri55 commented: 03/07/2020 18:13
We stayed for two days, a well-kept, quiet area, as soon as Mrs. Maria arrived, she gave us information and material to visit Catania and its surroundings. A great kindness and availability. Highly recommended.
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gio 60
gio 60
gio 60 commented: 23/02/2020 16:53
Spent 4 nights in this area, there are no negative comments, I just have to confirm what has already been said. Maria and Gaetano are really kind and caring and also Maria's brother, ready to solve the small problems that arise, happy for having helped you. It may seem noisy, but at night the traffic is gone and you sleep peacefully. They accompany you to the fast bus stop that arrives in the center in a few minutes and Catania is very beautiful with the center gathered and can be visited on foot.
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Big75
Big75
Big75 commented: 08/09/2019 0:36
A quick stop to visit Catania, very kind owners, nice rest area but still to be finished, lack of showers and services, but Gaetano assured me that the works for the showers will soon be carried out. The shuttle service is excellent and with a day ticket of 2.50 € you can easily visit the whole city and also Acitrezza and Acicastello that must be absolutely visited, better on weekdays (there are more vehicles)
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paologomma
paologomma
paologomma commented: 08/09/2019 0:27
Quiet rest area, with the possibility of a bus connection to the city center, a departure station near the parking area. Gentle and helpful owners. Recommended for short stays.
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superezio
superezio
superezio commented: 08/09/2019 0:25
Very convenient for Etna excursions and to visit Catania. Mrs. Maria cordialissima, it is a well of information to visit all that exists in the surroundings.
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rimorsloop540
rimorsloop540
rimorsloop540 commented: 20/08/2019 19:43
I confirm the excellent reviews. Ideal place to visit Catania and its surroundings.
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brunolaraia
brunolaraia
brunolaraia commented: 12/08/2019 17:22
Excellent rest area to visit Catania. The availability and courtesy of Maria and Gaetano is nothing short of exceptional. Their shuttle service that accompanies the terminus, allows access to the convenient bus line that arrives in Via Etnea in Catania. The area is shaded, with loading and unloading, light and fenced. Certainly the best solution to visit Catania.
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lucianop54
lucianop54
lucianop54 commented: 03/08/2019 18:31
At the gates of Catania, new, quiet, clean and shady. Perfect for visiting Catania and its surroundings as for excursions to Etna. Very nice and helpful managers accompany you to the bus terminal as a personalized shuttle. In the immediate vicinity there is everything, as mentioned in the other comments.
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rafm
rafm
rafm commented: 01/08/2019 17:55
Great stop area! Shuttle service to the bus stop by the managers, who on the way give you lots of tips on what to see and where to eat! Supermarkets, bars for granitas and typical sweets, bakers very close. Excellent support even for mechanical assistance to the camper. Even their campers!
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Help1012
Help1012
Help1012 commented: 27/07/2019 0:25
New, clean and shaded area. Managers very kind and helpful..If they happen in the area I will definitely return '. Recommended.
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Gianpiero Lagan
Gianpiero Lagan
Gianpiero Lagan commented: 06/07/2019 8:51
Excellent rest area with very friendly and competent staff. Well ventilated and very close to two supermarkets. All new and well kept, it is clear that it is managed by camperesti. To come back for sure
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Peppotto 2448
Peppotto 2448
Peppotto 2448 commented: 29/06/2019 21:04
Exceptional rest area managed by campers. Water and electricity points at each pitch, camper service. Shaded but, above all, in a location where Mount Etna can reach, like the city of Catania. Supermarkets in the immediate vicinity with oven 50 meters from the area (Eurospin) Fuel distributor in front. Upon arrival, contact an off-road car dealer. Gravina exit on the right immediately 50 meters. We will definitely return.
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Denny1980
Denny1980
Denny1980 commented: 24/06/2019 23:56
Very kind and helpful managers, nice rest area at the gates of Catania, perfect for visiting the city.
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Santolongo
Santolongo
Santolongo commented: 19/06/2019 23:42
First time I come to Catania, as there were no rest areas. Known the owners, very kind and extremely available. They accompany you with a free shuttle to the fast bus stop that takes you in a few minutes to the beautiful city of Catania. Enjoy the brioche and almond granita breakfast even in the bar opposite.
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Sim99
Sim99
Sim99 commented: 19/06/2019 23:40
Even if they are recently opened, we understand that the managers are campers. They have typical southern availability. We stayed with our camper for 3 days visiting the oldest church in Sicily, the Ursino Castle and the center that lights up in the evening. No problem for shopping, you can reach 3 supermarkets and a huge shopping center on foot. The only point that is not in front of the sea, but our goal was to visit Catania.
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grandepro
grandepro
grandepro commented: 19/06/2019 23:31
Ms. Maria has a great availability and does everything to make your holiday unique. Catania very beautiful and alive especially in the evening. You eat divinely and you will not find the diner anywhere in the world. We decided to stop with our caravan in Maretna as there are no safe and quiet parking areas in Catabia. I highly recommend this rest area for those who want to visit Catania or for those who want to continue their tour of beautiful Sicily. Among other things, on the right and left there are two large supermarkets and a huge shopping center. Opposite a gas station with attached bars for a granita that must not be missed. Great!
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luiji73
luiji73
luiji73 commented: 27/05/2019 20:26
Exceptional and friendly welcome, you have the feeling of being at home with friendly and professional friends. All the services in a location where everything is easy to reach: in a few minutes you are at an altitude of 2000 and even less at the sea ... Impossible not to go back if you are in the area! Thank you, see you soon!
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peppinodimaiorca
peppinodimaiorca
peppinodimai... commented: 16/05/2019 11:04
Excellent location. Reception at the top. Absolutely unique availability and courtesy. Highly recommended for visiting this beautiful part of Sicily.
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Maretna
Maretna
Maretna commented: 22/03/2019 10:05
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