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Close to Catania, on the rocky coast of the Ionian Sea, you will find the medium-sized terraced camping site Jonio. The camping site extends at the foot of Mount Etna. The centre of Catania is some 5 km from the camping site. The camping site is very popular because of the beautiful view of the sea and its tranquillity. The camping site is located near a quiet residential area.

Camping with a sea view

Camping site Jonio (1.2 ha) is located in a wooded area. There are eighty touring pitches on the grounds. You have a choice of a pitch with more or less shade or even in the sun. Please keep in mind that the surface of the terraced camping site is mostly hard. The most beautiful pitches have seaview. Ideal to watch the sunrise. Camper vans and caravans are parked on a terrain with beautiful view of the cliffs and the waves.

The well equipped bungalows and mobile homes stand relatively close together. Yet, you have ample privacy.

Swimming, windsurfing and snorkelling

You can reach the sea and rocky coast via a flight of stairs. There is no beach, but you can swim in the sea between the rocks. You can go windsurfing and snorkelling at Jonio. Diving lessons are also offered.

Dining out

The camping site restaurant offers an extensive menu and has a large terrace. Pizzas, snack and take-away meals are also available here. The bar has a spacious area featuring regular shows and performances by dancers or musicians. On the camping site you can buy daily fresh bread or breakfast and a modest range of groceries.

€22 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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Reviews (15)

Average rating: 7.2

Toilet facilities: 6.7
Staff: 8.5
Price - quality comparison: 7.5
Child friendliness: 6.3
Entertainment: 5.8
Sports facilities: 5.6
Swimming pool: 5.8
Food and drink: 7.3
Surroundings: 7.7

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Anne Donohoe, on this campsite in June 2019
8.4

Travelling party: Couple

This is a lovely campsite. From the moment we arrived the friendliness and kindness of the Receptionist Maria was amazing. All the young staff working there are pleasant and courteous and the best I have met while camping.
The campsite is clean and the facilities are good. Easy to walk to the bus stop to get to Catania. Lots of places to go nearby but still quiet enough at night. We drove to Mt Etna and it took about an hour. Traveling through the lovely villages and up the mountain road where the beauty and smell of fresh flowers is amazing.
The restaurant serves good food at the campsite and there is ample space for a car and tent. We liked this campsite so much we are going back on our return as it is near to the Port and because Maria and her colleagues are so lovely.

Peter Harris, on this campsite in June 2018
8.2

Travelling party: Couple

Great stopover. I was a bit concerned by some of the negative reviews but we were very happy with this site. The two young women in reception were friendly, welcoming and helpful. The site was quiet so we had lots of choice and chose a space under the trees opposite reception. I have read a comment that grey waste disposal was difficult. This is patently not true and it is as easy as anywhere else. Haven\'t used the chemical waste disposal but it does look slightly odd as it is a tube.

There are a lot of cats around but they didn\'t cause us any problems. Would definitely stop here again

Debs Barrington-Ward, on this campsite in November 2017
8.5

Travelling party: Couple

Great site on a lava outcrop by the sea. Pitches are level and water is close by. Electric is only 3 amp so bring a gas kettle. Toilets and showers are very clean, sanitary blocks are old and tired but functional. Easy access to motorhome services. Approach to campsite could be difficult if you follow gps as you end up in narrow lane. The campsite signs take you to a wide access point. The chemical toilet point is badly designed and it is impossible to completely empty the toilet cassette.
Good for Catania, Etna etc.

Inspected annually

This inspector visits Campsite Jonio every year and inspects the campsite on the basis of more than 200 amenities and other points of interest. The inspector is an ACSI staff member and does not work for the campsite.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €39.00
Guide price 2: €49.00
Period of opening *: 01-01-2022 till 31-12-2022
Area: 1.2 ha
Altitude: 4m
Number of touring pitches: 80
Number of permanent pitches: 40
Number of accommodation units for hire: 36
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

* The opening period may vary due to the measures surrounding the coronavirus.

** Amenities in bold are not included in the overnight price. Some may need to be paid for. (This does not imply that all amenities not in bold are free!)

Popular amenities

Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Mobile homes
- total:18

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Passport/identity card required
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Amex | Diners Club | MasterCard | Visa Card
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:English | French | Italian

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Motorhomes allowed
Car-free pitches
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:charcoal | gas

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Chemical toilet disposal point
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold water
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people not in the same building, but fitted with alarm
Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Tap without push control

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Terraced site
Hard ground

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: cold water
Laundry sinks: hot water
Dryers
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: limited selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Restaurant (with ample choice)
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
Pizzeria
Takeaway meals
- period:01-06/30-09
Bar
Freezing for cooling elements
Exchanging of gas cylinders

Available to hire at the campsite

Mobile homes
- total:18
Bungalows/chalets
- total:12
Apartments
- total:1
Caravans
- total:5
Safes

Swimming

Sea swimming (max. 0.5 km)

Beach

Stony beach

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
Windsurfing permitted
Snorkelling
Scuba diving
- compressed-air cylinders filled
Diving course

For children

Children's playground: large
Games room
Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
- languages:Italian
No entertainment programme

Sport and games

Table tennis table

Recreation (adults)

Fishing
Games room
Excursion programme (at least 2x a week - m.s.)
Television

Situation of campsite

Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
- distance:0 km
Panorama
Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance:3 km
Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.2 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:3 km
Located right next to the sea

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes

Pitch amenities

Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible to maximum %s amps
- Max. electricity:6 ampère
Euro-plug required

Disabled

Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people not in the same building, but fitted with alarm
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Tap without push control
Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day and at night

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

	Thu 19 / 05	Fri 20 / 05	Sat 21 / 05	Sun 22 / 05	Mon 23 / 05	Tue 24 / 05	Wed 25 / 05
Max.	23.8°	25.5°	26.9°	26.4°	28°	28.7°	29.3°
Min.	17.7°	12.9°	12.3°	13.4°	14.9°	15.9°	17.3°
Precipitation	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Wind direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wind speed	4	3	3	3	3	3	4

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)
Jan	73%	75
Feb	71%	53
Mar	70%	46
Apr	70%	35
May	68%	19
Jun	65%	6
Jul	64%	5
Aug	67%	9
Sep	68%	45
Oct	72%	106
Nov	75%	62
Dec	76%	86

Average temperature

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Campsite Jonio
Via Villini a Mare 2
95126 / Catania/Ognina
Italy
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37°31'58"N 15°7'12"E
SS114 north of Catania, exit Ognina. From the Catania ring road, take exit Catania centro (San Gregorio) and then Catania Est. Campsite clearly signposted. On SatNav enter via Salvatare Quasimodo.