Dagala dell’Ascino

Dagala dell’Ascino is a locality in Belpasso, Catania, Sicily. Dagala dell’Ascino is situated nearby to the locality Gallinara, as well as near Dagalotto dei Sorci.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena (Nicolosi) and Monti Rossi.

Monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena (Nicolosi)

Government office

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Monastery of San Nicolò l’Arena (Nicolosi) is a government office.

Monti Rossi

Peak

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Monti Rossi is a peak, which is situated 3 km south of Dagala dell’Ascino.

Grotta delle Palombe

Cave

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Grotta delle Palombe is a cave, which is situated 2½ km south of Dagala dell’Ascino.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nicolosi and Fleri.

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.