Galini to Cascata del Catafurco
Galati Mamertino · about 1 h 35 min by car from Catania
The walk
7.5 km out-and-back walk near Galati Mamertino, up to Cascata del Catafurco, 458 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 768 and 964 m above sea level. Along the way: Cascata del Catafurco. After the walk: lunch at Fratelli Borrello in Sinagra (9.1 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Catania: about 1 h 35 min (63 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Catania, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
38.01578,14.78503
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Cascata del Catafurco50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Recommended osteria
Fattoria Borrello-Osteria del Maiale Nero
Raccuja · 11 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Galati Mamertino and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Fratelli Borrello in Sinagra, 9.1 km by car.
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