Bivacco Ortigia

Bivacco Ortigia is a ruins in Ragalna, Catania, Sicily. Bivacco Ortigia is situated nearby to the peak Monte Sona, as well as near the public building torretta forestale.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chiesetta della Madonna delle Nevi and Giardino Botanico "Nuova Gussonea".

Chiesetta della Madonna delle Nevi

Church

Photo: Gius.arena, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Chiesetta della Madonna delle Nevi is a church, which is situated 2 km north of Bivacco Ortigia.

Giardino Botanico "Nuova Gussonea"

Park

Photo: Hans Stieglitz, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Giardino Botanico "Nuova Gussonea" is a botanical garden located at an altitude of 1,700 m on the southern side of Mount Etna, in area B of the Etna Natural Park in Ragalna in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. Giardino Botanico "Nuova Gussonea" is situated 3½ km northwest of Bivacco Ortigia.

Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza

Hotel

Photo: Richard Allaway, CC BY 2.0.

Rifugio Giovannino Sapienza is a hotel, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Bivacco Ortigia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nicolosi and Valle del Bove.

Nicolosi

Photo: Giuseppe ME, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Nicolosi is a town in Sicily near Mount Etna. Nicolosi is an almost obligatory stop for all tourists who want to reach and visit Etna. There are ski slopes for winter sports, a panoramic cable car up to an altitude of 2500 m and it is possible to reach the mouth of the volcanic crater, accompanied by authorized guides.