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( 095 791 43 10;
www.hotelallependici.com
; Viale della Regione 18, Nicolosi; s €50-70, d €65-90, t €85-115)
In
Nicolosi, just off the main route up to the cable-car station, this country-style hotel offers
excellent value for money. Its rooms are tasteful, combining exposed brickwork with rus-
tic wood furniture and the occasional hanging chandelier. Some have views up Etna's
southern slopes.
B&B Massalargìa€
( 095 791 45 86;
www.massalargia.it
;
Via Manzoni 19; s €38-45, d €55-78)
An amiable owner runs this
pleasant place, 2km from Nicolosi en route to Catania. The rooms are large with lots of
thoughtful, homey touches and there's a sitting room for the use of guests.
B&B
B&B La Giara€
( 095 791 90 22;
www.giara.it
; Viale della Regione 12a; s €35-50, d €55-80; )
The rooms here are
washed in bright colours and sport wrought-iron beds, rattan furniture, colourful prints
and large balconies. There's free wi-fi, and your friendly, English-speaking hostess Patriz-
ia can help with excursions, bike rental and transfers from the Catania airport (€40).
B&B
Rifugio Sapienza€€
( 095 91 53 21;
www.rifugiosapienza.com
; Piazzale Funivia; per person B&B/half-board/full board €55/75/90)
As
close to the summit as you can get, this place adjacent to the cable car offers comfortable
accommodation with a good restaurant.
MOUNTAIN CHALET
North
Agriturismo San Marco€
( 389 4237294;
www.agriturismosanmarco.com
; per person B&B/half-board/full board €35/53/68; )
Get
back to basics at this delightful
agriturismo
near Rovitello. Run by a jovial elderly couple,
it's a bit off the beaten track but the bucolic setting, rustic rooms and superb country cook-
ing more than compensate. It also has a swimming pool and a kids' play area complete
with swing and slides. Call ahead for directions.
AGRITURISMO
