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Sunset View of Riposto Beach – Marina di Cottone Beach loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

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Sunset View of Riposto Beach – Marina di Cottone Beach loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

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Sunset View of Riposto Beach – Marina di Cottone Beach loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

02:58

48.6km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 200 m for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.51 km

View of the Citrus Groves of Mount Etna

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The road, which runs along the entire Ionian coast, is surrounded by the intense scent of orange blossom from the citrus groves present in the plain. In the background you can see the profile of the Etna volcano.

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9.62 km

View of Mount Etna and the Ionian Coast from the Riposto Waterfront

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From the Riposto seafront, a splendid panorama opens up that embraces both the sea and Etna, with its often snow-capped slopes as a backdrop. From here, the view extends along …

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15.7 km

Sunset View of Riposto Beach

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18.2 km

Marina di Cottone Beach

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The beach is free, so it is normal for it to lack services during the busiest periods.

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20.2 km

Oasi San Marco Rest Area

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great place for a mountain bike start towards Etna

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20.4 km

Marina di San Marco Beach and Dirt Road

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Avoid with any bike other than MTB!

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30.3 km

Ferrovía Circumetnea Station

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From here with the narrow-gauge railway around Mount Etna

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44.6 km

View of Santa Tecla and the Ionian Coast

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Panorama on the Ionian coast of Catania. In the background, the seaside village of Santa Tecla.

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

5.46 km

5.26 km

3.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

9.80 km

3.25 km

587 m

481 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

33°C

23°C

2 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

January 5, 2026,🇮🇹Santa Tecla☀️💨🌊

It was a wonderful afternoon tour today, despite a strong headwind. No, I'm not complaining: I much prefer a warm headwind to a cold tailwind! The highlight was the incredibly high waves along the lava coast. We were able to watch the spectacle several times.

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Sunset View of Riposto Beach – Marina di Cottone Beach loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

View of the Citrus Groves of Mount Etna

View of Mount Etna and the Ionian Coast from the Riposto Waterfront

Sunset View of Riposto Beach

Marina di Cottone Beach

Oasi San Marco Rest Area

Marina di San Marco Beach and Dirt Road

Ferrovía Circumetnea Station

View of Santa Tecla and the Ionian Coast

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