Location: Zafferana Etnea
Top Things to do in Zafferana Etnea
9 Things to Do in Zafferana Etnea That You Shouldn't Miss
Zafferana Etnea (Sicilian: Zafarana) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Catania.
Restaurants in Zafferana Etnea
1. Oro d'Etna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Terry S - Green Valley
We made a 20-minute stop here after our tour of Mount Etna and it wasn't a waste of time. We were able to sample all varieties and combinations of honey. There is also a demonstration of honey production that we did not attend. Products were available for purchase at reasonable prices.
2. Museo Sicilia in Miniatura
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Ian C
This place is located just along the road that leads to the Etna base. This place is unique as one is passed through the whole history of Sicily via miniature sculpture of the most important monuments of the island. The guide was fantastic! Definitely recommend...MoreGrazie di cuore! A presto!
3. Ottobrata Zafferanese
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By LaLunaStella - Olympia, Washington
From morning until late night the streets of zafferena fill with vendors every Sunday in October. I most enjoyed the craftspeople doing pottery, basket weaving, etc.
4. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Provvidenza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
5. Casa Museo dell'Apicoltore e Vendita di Miele
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Maria-Anna2013 - Southampton, United Kingdom
We read very good reviews on this venue and were looking forward to a great outing. We phoned up the Beekeeper's House Museum a few days ago to make sure that the venue was open to the public and to obtain general information. The person on the phone provided us with useful travel details and advice. The Museum is well sign posted and there is plenty of free parking on the road. We took an appointment for today at 11:00ish. We travelled from Messina to Zafferana Etnea (just over 100Km) and pulled the bell at the beekeeper's gate at 11:20 to find that the beekeeper was, in fact, tending to his "campagna'. We were told that the beekeeper would return at 17:00. The lady who answered from an upstairs balcony said that she could not call the beekeeper to tell him that we arrived and awaiting for him.... Sadly, we returned home with great disappointment in our heart. So, be aware; the beekeeper is someone who is either "forgetful" or ...well. You can draw your conclusions!!!!
6. Parco Comunale
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By MeridianManchester - Manchester
Within the Parco Comunale there is a wonderful little museum, the Museo degli Antichi Mestieri. It is privately owned and is open Saturday and Sunday 9.30 to 12.30. It costs €2.50 and this includes a guided tour by the owner, a real enthusiast and collector. He doesn't speak a lot of English but that is not really a problem. He knows a bit and can communicate by gesture and his fascination for his collection. There are several rooms and each wall or corner has a theme. Some relate to old skills of the area with lots of equipment to see. Others relate to activities such as school, leisure, advertising etc.. There must be hundreds of toys and a lot of them work - they would do well on the Antiques Roadshow. Did you know that Fiat used to make fridges? This was definitely the highlight of our visit to Zafferana.
7. Palazzo Municipale Zafferana Etnea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By buffalobob6 - Jackson, Wyoming
We were in Zafferana on 2 different days, the first a Sunday during a festival that drew thousands, or so it seemed. So we saw very little. We went back a few days later and walked around the town, seeing the sights. Really enjoyed that visit.
8. Planetario Zafferana Etnea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By gianlorenzo b - Catania, Italy
il planetario di Zafferana etnea si trova vicino la piazza della chiesa madre ed è il planetario più grande della Sicilia nonostante si trovi in un paesino. All'interno ci sono molte poltrone. La visita, che dura all'incirca 1 ora un ora e mezza, è divisa in due parti. La prima in cui la guida ti fa vedere le costellazioni con tutte le varie informazioni e la seconda in cui c'è un cartone con le informazioni sulla terra, il sole e la luna. Interessante per bambini ma anche per adulti.
9. Chiesa Maria SS. del Rosario - Fleri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Citrus-Farmer - Turkey
One of those spelndid local churches that make Sicily special. Worth a visit if staying in or passing through Zafferana.
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