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Linera

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Linera

Linera works well as a base: 5 minutes from Lavinaio-Monterosso, 16km from Mount Etna.

Linera is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 2,757, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Linera sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Linera to your route.

About Linera

Santa Venerina (Sicilian: Santa Vinirina) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Catania. Santa Venerina borders the following municipalities: Acireale, Giarre,

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What are the best things to do in Linera?

Linera offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Linera located?

Linera is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.6638 latitude, 15.1365 longitude.

What is the population of Linera?

Linera has a population of approximately 2,757 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,757
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
37.6638, 15.1365

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Linera

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Torre del Filosofo (Etna Summit)

The high-altitude viewpoint near Mount Etna's summit craters offering surreal volcanic landscapes and sweeping Sicilian panoramas.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Mount Etna

Europe's tallest and most active volcano, rising 3,357 meters above eastern Sicily with frequent dramatic eruptions.

16 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Giardini Naxos

The site of the first Greek colony in Sicily, now a beach resort at the foot of Taormina with views of Mount Etna.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Gole dell'Alcantara

Basalt gorge near Etna where the cold Alcantara river cuts between 25-m walls of prismatic lava columns, like a Giant's Causeway turned canyon. Wade the icy river from the Motta Camastra entrance or view it from the free stairway.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Taormina

A glamorous hilltop town in Sicily with an ancient Greek theater offering jaw-dropping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

25 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Teatro Antico di Taormina

A Greek-Roman theatre framing Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Sicily's most spectacular ancient stage.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Linera

  • Right hereTorre del Filosofo (Etna Summit)The high-altitude viewpoint near Mount Etna's summit craters offering surreal volcanic landscapes and sweeping Sicilian panoramas.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Linera.

Pennisi

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,143

Santa Venerina

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 5,000

Zafferana Etnea

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 9,214

Lavinaio-Monterosso

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,398

Santa Maria la Stella

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 4,467

Carruba

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,099

Aci Catena

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 24,663

Acireale

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 49,477

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