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Parcheggio Rifugio Sapienza

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Parking without services but very convenient for visiting Etna, with a splendid view of Catania and the sea. Many excursion possibilities on the volcano craters.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"50771"},{"autore":"84054","data":"22\/07\/2020","commento":"No services, but very convenient parking for all the activities you can do in the area. Free overnight stop, daytime 12 euro, ticket to be purchased at shops and to be exhibited. Frequent checks.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"50614"},{"autore":"73712","data":"03\/10\/2019","commento":"Pay day parking, free night only. Wonderful panorama and practically a stone's throw from the cable car that leads to the altitude and then excursions. Wanting there are extinct craters to visit a few steps away. The slopes to climb Etna are challenging but not impossible. Just go down slowly and don't overheat the brakes ...","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"47339"},{"autore":"124452","data":"23\/09\/2019","commento":"Paid parking without convenient services to visit Mount Etna \u20ac 3.50 half day in August. Even just arriving here you can visit the Silvestri Craters or you can go further by cable car and then by bus. We found a bad day so we just visited the Craters. From here the view is exciting. Easy road coming from Syracuse and also in the descent towards Catania, we had no problems.","voto":"9","idAreaGiudizio":"47021"},{"autore":"96369","data":"14\/08\/2019","commento":"Parking without services, slightly downhill, convenient for the Etna cable car, with restaurants and souvenirs nearby. Great view of Catania and the slopes. Cost 12 euros from 9 to 20, free at night.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"45343"},{"autore":"101465","data":"08\/08\/2019","commento":"Convenient parking for the cable car, without any service. Beautiful view of Catania. Exposed to the wind; for the night, position yourself on the opposite side near the wall that protects a little. A little expensive.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"44848"},{"autore":"58565","data":"06\/06\/2019","commento":"","voto":"2","idAreaGiudizio":"43066"},{"autore":"120956","data":"13\/03\/2019","commento":"Stayed on March 11th. Clean maybe because it's practically empty. Fantastic panorama but very exposed to the wind, so we moved (without problems) next to the building that is in front of the parking lot. \u20ac 12 from 9:00 am to evening, free night. No Load drinking water and waste water discharge, no water, no electricity. But you can dispose of the garbage (bins of all types). All the people met on the spot (shops and Sapienza refuge) were very kind!","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"41622"},{"autore":"111192","data":"27\/08\/2018","commento":"Parking on a slight slope and a bit dirty, free overnight stop allowed, fantastic view over Catania, very convenient for cable car and excursions on the volcano. To pay in the morning after 8 o'clock remember to go to the office near the parking lot to collect the coupon to be displayed on the glass. Eye to the temperatures on August 13 in the morning we had 10 degrees ... Inconceivable in my opinion that there is not a camper service even for a fee!","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"38983"},{"autore":"118324","data":"20\/08\/2018","commento":"Parking only, 12 euros stop from 9 am to 8 pm, free overnight. No loading and unloading but great location for Etna cable car and great view! Recommended for visiting Etna.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"38619"},{"autore":"84172","data":"15\/08\/2018","commento":"Parking on asphalt. Views and unique environment. Given the height, cool even in summer. No possibility of loading and unloading. Excellent for an excursion on Etna.","voto":"9","idAreaGiudizio":"38290"},{"autore":"29257","data":"21\/07\/2018","commento":"Convenient parking with a beautiful view but a little expensive and often the wind is king.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"37044"},{"autore":"116350","data":"09\/07\/2018","commento":"Easily accessible passing through Nicolosi and taking the SP92. Ample parking, with area dedicated to campers. Arrived late in the evening, stayed overnight and the day after paid 12 euros (fixed price) for parking and took the cable car to visit Mount Etna.","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"36697"},{"autore":"116880","data":"15\/06\/2018","commento":"Great location for excursions to Etna, wonderful view, but expensive (\u20ac 12 per day) for what it offers (nothing). 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Refuge, market souvenirs and bars nearby","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"34806"},{"autore":"108499","data":"23\/01\/2018","commento":"Excellent stopping point for excursions on Etna, wonderful view of Catania and Ionian coast up to Syracuse ... and not only. Parking only, no water, no light, no drinking water loading and waste water discharge, in practice you pay like a normal parking for day parking, free night.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"34632"},{"autore":"72026","data":"01\/11\/2017","commento":"Excellent stop, flat and quiet, \u20ac 12 per day. Preparation of light and water but not working.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"33660"},{"autore":"112459","data":"25\/08\/2017","commento":"Excellent for stopping even at night. The view is priceless!","voto":"10","idAreaGiudizio":"31893"},{"autore":"84456","data":"16\/08\/2017","commento":"In the square area dedicated to campers. Euro 12 for 24h. No services. Good for grass trips. Nice view of Catania.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"31348"},{"autore":"111419","data":"24\/07\/2017","commento":"Good for a stop, free at night. Very windy, great view.","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"29742"},{"autore":"60137","data":"29\/06\/2017","commento":"You can stop in the summer for free in the pitch at the beginning of the donkey back path","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"29185"},{"autore":"65743","data":"04\/09\/2014","commento":"Parking only. Excellent overnight stop (silent) Excellent panorama. OK for and visit craters.","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"17546"},{"autore":"4933","data":"10\/07\/2013","commento":"\u20ac 18 whether it is 1 hour or 24 hrs. Free from 8pm to 8pm","voto":"3","idAreaGiudizio":"14105"},{"autore":"36765","data":"03\/09\/2011","commento":"","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"8186"},{"autore":"70407","data":"02\/09\/2011","commento":"Only parking, flat, ideal for visiting Etna, very close to the cable car","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"8013"},{"autore":"70544","data":"24\/08\/2011","commento":"Great","voto":"8","idAreaGiudizio":"7779"},{"autore":"12418","data":"30\/09\/2010","commento":"","voto":"7","idAreaGiudizio":"4269"}]
Parcheggio Rifugio Sapienza
Stopover area (PS)
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Nicolosi (CT) - SP92
N 37.699207, E 15.003067
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Paid

Mountain

7.4

30 Reviews

Information
€12/day 09:00-20:00, free 20:00-09:00
Opening period: Annual

Description

Paid parking (tickets can be purchased from local vendors) at Rifugio Sapienza (1,980 m above sea level), a large paved area with a reserved area for campers, on the southern slope of Etna, without services. Several garbage bins are available.

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Lory81
Lory81
Lory81 commented: 07/07/2023 0:53
Excellent vantage point, sleeping one night with that landscape is worth the winding climb and descent to get there. Watch out for the camper brakes! Recommended to sleep in the area near the wall for the big night wind.
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bridge
bridge
bridge commented: 19/09/2022 7:52
I confirm the previous reviews: in mid-September few problems of place, 12 € for the daytime parking and free at night, comfortable and with a splendid view.
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Traveling
Traveling
Traveling commented: 25/08/2021 11:09
So much effort to get on and off but the view is breathtaking! In high season it is better to arrive after 18:00 so it empties and visit Etna early in the morning. Price 12 € for 24h. No service.
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nuvola11
nuvola11
nuvola11 commented: 26/07/2020 20:01
Stopped on 12/07/2020. Parking without services but very convenient for visiting Etna, with a splendid view of Catania and the sea. Many excursion possibilities on the volcano craters.
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pista74
pista74
pista74 commented: 22/07/2020 15:29
No services, but very convenient parking for all the activities you can do in the area. Free overnight stop, daytime 12 euro, ticket to be purchased at shops and to be exhibited. Frequent checks.
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Pierantonio
Pierantonio
Pierantonio commented: 03/10/2019 0:18
Pay day parking, free night only. Wonderful panorama and practically a stone's throw from the cable car that leads to the altitude and then excursions. Wanting there are extinct craters to visit a few steps away. The slopes to climb Etna are challenging but not impossible. Just go down slowly and don't overheat the brakes ...
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IreneDeLo
IreneDeLo
IreneDeLo commented: 23/09/2019 18:58
Paid parking without convenient services to visit Mount Etna € 3.50 half day in August. Even just arriving here you can visit the Silvestri Craters or you can go further by cable car and then by bus. We found a bad day so we just visited the Craters. From here the view is exciting. Easy road coming from Syracuse and also in the descent towards Catania, we had no problems.
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turcoengine
turcoengine
turcoengine commented: 14/08/2019 12:53
Parking without services, slightly downhill, convenient for the Etna cable car, with restaurants and souvenirs nearby. Great view of Catania and the slopes. Cost 12 euros from 9 to 20, free at night.
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otrebor74
otrebor74
otrebor74 commented: 08/08/2019 9:29
Convenient parking for the cable car, without any service. Beautiful view of Catania. Exposed to the wind; for the night, position yourself on the opposite side near the wall that protects a little. A little expensive.
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jospel
jospel
jospel commented: 06/06/2019 20:20
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Mruvi
Mruvi
Mruvi commented: 13/03/2019 10:39
Stayed on March 11th. Clean maybe because it's practically empty. Fantastic panorama but very exposed to the wind, so we moved (without problems) next to the building that is in front of the parking lot. € 12 from 9:00 am to evening, free night. No Load drinking water and waste water discharge, no water, no electricity. But you can dispose of the garbage (bins of all types). All the people met on the spot (shops and Sapienza refuge) were very kind!
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Gibeppe
Gibeppe
Gibeppe commented: 27/08/2018 22:41
Parking on a slight slope and a bit dirty, free overnight stop allowed, fantastic view over Catania, very convenient for cable car and excursions on the volcano. To pay in the morning after 8 o'clock remember to go to the office near the parking lot to collect the coupon to be displayed on the glass. Eye to the temperatures on August 13 in the morning we had 10 degrees ... Inconceivable in my opinion that there is not a camper service even for a fee!
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dieci022002
dieci022002
dieci022002 commented: 20/08/2018 11:42
Parking only, 12 euros stop from 9 am to 8 pm, free overnight. No loading and unloading but great location for Etna cable car and great view! Recommended for visiting Etna.
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PM69
PM69
PM69 commented: 15/08/2018 23:56
Parking on asphalt. Views and unique environment. Given the height, cool even in summer. No possibility of loading and unloading. Excellent for an excursion on Etna.
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fabrizio331
fabrizio331
fabrizio331 commented: 21/07/2018 12:54
Convenient parking with a beautiful view but a little expensive and often the wind is king.
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depa84
depa84
depa84 commented: 09/07/2018 10:38
Easily accessible passing through Nicolosi and taking the SP92. Ample parking, with area dedicated to campers. Arrived late in the evening, stayed overnight and the day after paid 12 euros (fixed price) for parking and took the cable car to visit Mount Etna.
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Hobby Bologna
Hobby Bologna
Hobby Bologna commented: 15/06/2018 13:16
Great location for excursions to Etna, wonderful view, but expensive (€ 12 per day) for what it offers (nothing). For those who want to save money, you can park for free in the open spaces before arriving at the refuge during the day, and move to the parking lot in the evening. We were forced to do so because the car park was still closed at 9.10 am and our guide was ready at 8:30 am ... A note for animal lovers: there are very stray dogs vouchers that gravitate around the parking lot, if you have the possibility bring some dog food :-)
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Alessandro 72
Alessandro 72
Alessandro 72 commented: 22/02/2018 10:17
Great parking to visit Mount Etna, plenty of room to maneuver. Daytime stop for campers regardless of the hours of stay, costs € 12, free night. No electricity, No Load drinking water and waste water discharge, only PS. In the evening it is quiet, controlled by civil protection and police. Refuge, market souvenirs and bars nearby
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Bandw
Bandw
Bandw commented: 23/01/2018 11:25
Excellent stopping point for excursions on Etna, wonderful view of Catania and Ionian coast up to Syracuse ... and not only. Parking only, no water, no light, no drinking water loading and waste water discharge, in practice you pay like a normal parking for day parking, free night.
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142363
142363
142363 commented: 01/11/2017 19:27
Excellent stop, flat and quiet, € 12 per day. Preparation of light and water but not working.
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Giadacorradi79
Giadacorradi79
Giadacorradi79 commented: 25/08/2017 2:16
Excellent for stopping even at night. The view is priceless!
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Ribon
Ribon
Ribon commented: 16/08/2017 11:09
In the square area dedicated to campers. Euro 12 for 24h. No services. Good for grass trips. Nice view of Catania.
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Camperistamah
Camperistamah
Camperistamah commented: 24/07/2017 9:20
Good for a stop, free at night. Very windy, great view.
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bonasilvia
bonasilvia
bonasilvia commented: 29/06/2017 15:12
You can stop in the summer for free in the pitch at the beginning of the donkey back path
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famigiglio
famigiglio
famigiglio commented: 04/09/2014 13:00
Parking only. Excellent overnight stop (silent) Excellent panorama. OK for and visit craters.
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alangugiac
alangugiac
alangugiac commented: 10/07/2013 13:02
€ 18 whether it is 1 hour or 24 hrs. Free from 8pm to 8pm
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Enrico 12
Enrico 12
Enrico 12 commented: 03/09/2011 23:26
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Fak J
Fak J
Fak J commented: 02/09/2011 20:24
Only parking, flat, ideal for visiting Etna, very close to the cable car
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boranera
boranera
boranera commented: 24/08/2011 0:41
Great
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MatteoM
MatteoM
MatteoM commented: 30/09/2010 17:22
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