Place to visit
Etna Park, Italy: what it is and when to go
Etna Park is a protected area (Parco dell'Etna) in Italy (Randazzo). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Parco dell'Etna
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 32 km as the crow flies
- Website
- parcoetna.it
- Run by
- Ente Parco dell'Etna
- Coordinates
- 37.74771, 14.97759
What it is and where
Etna Park is a protected area (Parco dell'Etna) in Italy (Randazzo). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
La Zona A del Parco dell'Etna costituisce la core zone de sito Unesco 'Mount Etna' mentre la Zona B costituisce la buffer zone
It is in Randazzo, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.74771, 14.97759; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Ente Parco dell'Etna
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Etna Park is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Etna Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount EtnaActive stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy1.5 km
- The ChasmVolcano1.6 km
- Punta LuciaSummit2.0 km
- Rifugio di Monte PalestraMountains · Hiking2.2 km
- Rifugio della GalvarinaMountains · Hiking2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Nature
- Mount Vesuvius: active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Adige: river in northern Italy
- Stromboli: island in Italy (about volcano see Q31445600)
- Phlegraean Fields: volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy
- Gulf of Naples: bay on the southwestern coast of Italy
Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Etna Park?
It is a protected area (Parco dell'Etna in the local language) in Italy. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Etna Park?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Etna Park?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Etna, The Chasm, Punta Lucia. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Randazzo30 places to see in and around Randazzo, Italy: Mount Etna, Santa Maria Assunta, Randazzo, Etna Park. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Mount Vesuvius to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitu
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Etna Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.