Circumetnea train departs from Giarre and Catania once an hour. The trainline has been operative since 2 February 1895 and passes several mountain towns that surrounds the volcano Etna; S. Maria di Licodia, Adrano, Bronte, Randazzo, Castiglione di Sicilia to name few. Gives an magnificent overview of Etna and its surroundings reaching peak altitude of almost 1000 meters at Roccacalanna. For example departing from Catania and passing Misterbianco opens a wonderful panoramic view of the mountains with various vegetation. It is a rich agricultural area with cultivation of citrus fruits, nuts and olives, to later become vineyards and free walking animals from local farmers. Until some time ago, these stops were at the service for the farmers who used the train to reach their agricultural areas, now to be the starting point for interesting excursions. Cities by Circumetnea worth spending time in: Catania, Bronte, Randazzo, Castiglione di Sicilia, Linguaglossa and Giarre. Circumetnea timetable click HERE
Red Line: Circumetnea train going around Etna. Yellow Line: Bus