In Catania, Sicily, the small town of Ragalna is located just 20 kilometers from the city of Catania, the region’s capital. It borders several other Sicilian municipalities, including Belpasso, Biancavilla, Santa Maria di Licodia and Paterno. Because of these surroundings, EasyToBook.com can help you find a number of budget Ragalna hotels or other cheap hotels in the area that will serve as excellent bases for exploring the Catanian region.

Most visitors to Ragalna will be drawn to the village for its proximity to Mount Etna. While touring the mountain, be certain to make a visit to the botanical garden, Giardino Botanico “Nuova Gussonea.” This 10 hectare garden is on the south side of Mount Eta, in area B of the national park. It started in 1979, and contains flora that are common in the area and also those that are unique to a volcanic environment. One particularly interesting location is the lava cave, where there are plants that have become adapted to low light environments.