Camping Jonio

View prices & book 7.4 23 reviews
Shaded pitches
Shaded pitches
Pitches under the trees
Play area next to the terrace
Diving centre
Restaurant by night
Restaurant
Restaurant terrace
Wine cellar
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Pitches under the trees
Play area next to the terrace
Diving centre

  • Seafront site on the Riviera dei Ciclopi with direct access to the sea
  • A 15-minute drive or bus ride from central Catania
  • Diving centre, restaurant and range of excursions on site
Legend has it that the mythical Cyclopes once lived along this stretch of coast – and it's fairly easy to understand why the mighty beings would pick such a spot. Even with only one eye, they’d have been able to see that what’s now called the Riviera dei Ciclopi is a stunning part of Sicily. The belligerent Greek giants are long gone now, leaving behind them a most peaceful seaside setting for Camping Jonio, a tree-filled site on a cliff terrace. There are splendid sea views from here, and direct access to a rocky stretch of the coast for fishing and swims in the Ionian Sea (don’t worry about scrambling back out over the rocks if you’ve gone in for a dip – there are steps to aid your graceful god/goddess-like exit). A whole different collection of critters resides along the coast these days – to check them out, head to the on-site diving centre where staff can sort you with days of snorkelling, scuba diving lessons and guided dives. That’s not all for excursions beyond the site's gates, for the folk here organise all sorts of outings on a daily basis in high season, to fave Sicilian attractions including Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges. If you'd rather potter locally, it's a cinch to get around on public transport, hailing a bus from the stop a few minutes' walk away, hiring bikes on site or driving to Catania in around 15 minutes. And if you'd rather potter right there, there’s a playground and TV room to keep the bambini busy, plus a bar-restaurant for extended alfresco meals on the spacious terrace.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Tent sites 20
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The Regional Identification Code (RIC) for this property is 19087015B102042. Electricity up to 4 kWh per stay is included in the price, any extra usage is metered on site at €0.60 per kWh and must be paid at check-out

Languages spoken

Catalan

English

French

German

Russian

Spanish

Italian

Serbian

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

7.4

Overall rating from 23 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 7

78% would recommend this campground to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, well-organized site with direct access to a rocky beach. Helpful staff, clean facilities praised. Some noted close pitches, extra parking fees, and outside noise.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loved it, really clean and welcoming…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Loved it, really clean and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nichts…

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Dennis S.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Nichts

Disliked Dreckige Umgebung, schlimm mit dem Hund Gassi zu gehen. Platz stinkt nach Entsorgung und das Restaurant ist eine Frechheit. Eine Stunde auf eine Pizza zum mitnehmen gewartet und dann war die Pizza kalt und hat ekelhaft gerochen. Wir haben uns von der ersten Minute unwohl gefühlt und sind nach einer Nacht wieder abgehauen, obwohl wir drei Nächte gebucht hatten.

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Vriendelijke receptie

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5 out of 10
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Ronald v.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Met een plaatsje, warm water douche, zonder bijbetaling.

Disliked Kleine plaats wel onder een doek. Weinig ruimte om met de camper te manoeuvreren.

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Der Eulenstimmenimitator Hund 🐕 in der…

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4 out of 10
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Michael K.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Der Eulenstimmenimitator Hund 🐕 in der Nachbarschaft

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Avoid if you can.

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3 out of 10
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Marius David F.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Nothing.
Try to avoid.

Disliked A terrible place.

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Davvero top per chi vuole stare vicino al mare a Catania

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional gravel and earth tent campsite (no cars)

Liked Ottimo camping. Siamo stati qui solo per una notte ma è un camping davvero accogliente personale davvero gentile e disponibilissimo per qualsiasi necessità. Servizi comuni eccellenti puliti e ben gestiti.
Tornerei con piacere.

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Tolle Menschen, toller Strand und toller Ort! Jederzeit wieder!

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional gravel and earth tent campsite (no cars)

Liked Die Menschen hier sind super freundlich, egal ob Urlauber oder Mitarbeiter. Man kommt auf den Camping Platz und wird mit guter Laune und Hilfsbereitschaft empfangen!

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Camping Jonio ist super gut organisiert…

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Wifi
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Marie Felicia H.

Globe Trotter (no tent) FHU grass and gravel tent campsite (backpacker, solo, tents not permitted)

Liked Camping Jonio ist super gut organisiert und ich habe mich wie zu Hause gefühlt. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Super Alternative, um günstig in Catania zu übernachten, wenn man sein Zelt dabei hat. Ich will auf jeden Fall zurückkommen. Zudem ist der Strandzugang sehr märchenhaft und überhaupt nicht touristisch, eher kommen Locals hin, was die Erfahrung nur bereichert. Man fühlt sich als Teil Siziliens.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If we returned to Sicily we would definitely visit again.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Tracey B.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Location, good range of facilities, secure camp, friendly and helpful staff

Disliked Cold showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

We enjoyed our stay. Staff were helpful.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Patrick P.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Our pitch was under a tree in the shade which is important for us.

Disliked We suffered a lot of poop from a couple of wood pigeons. We understand that not much can be done.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping Jonio

Via Villini a Mare 2

Catania

Catania

Italy

95126

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

37.53289°N
15.12042°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

A lot of folk have passed this way since the Cyclopes and pals wandered off (although you can still see the rocks they allegedly lobbed into the sea about three kilometres north of the site). The Norman Castle in Aci Castello (10 minutes' drive) is an example of what's been left behind – it was built in the 11th century and now houses the civic museum. The real-life Greeks are responsible for some rather fine sights too: the ancient amphitheatre in Taormina (45 minutes) is one of Sicily’s top sights and still stages shows to this day. Catania (15 minutes) is a good place to hunt for historic bits and bobs, such as the Greco-Roman archaeology park, Baroque cathedral and 18th-century elephant fountain. Existing long before any of these folk came by are Sicily’s natural attractions – the sandy beaches 20 minutes away, the black lava cliffs of Alcantara River Park (50 minutes) and the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Im.Can. Via Dei Villini A Mare 15M Nord 0.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Im. Can. Via Dei Villini A Mare 15M Sud 0.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Via A. Da Messina - Selene 0.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
San Giovanni Li Cuti 1.2 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AGood
Immissione Piazza Europa 15 M. Nord 1.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Jonio have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Jonio dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Jonio? A lot of folk have passed this way since the Cyclopes and pals wandered off (although you can still see the rocks they allegedly lobbed into the sea about three kilometres north … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Jonio?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Jonio? From $13.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.