From Mt Etna to Syracuse
Mount Etna is the main character of a very large landscape. Its great size allows people to admire it from places you could not imagine, even from inner Sicily. If you are staying on…
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Catania in the autumn
Will you renounce to visit Catania in the autumn only because there is no sun and no typical Sicilian weather? This is a bad idea. A large city as Catania needs time and walk…
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Covid, experience Mt Etna in the “orange zone”
As soon as the "second wave" of Covid 19 pandemic hit Italy, the national Government has decided to divide the Country into zones. Every zone indicates a risk level and has some restrictions that…
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Alternative Mt Etna: by bike, helicoper or with alpacas
The beauty of a mountain like Mount Etna is due to the fact that it is also an active volcano. So, besides the wonderful landscape, it also shows volcanic phenomena, unique in the world.…
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Vulcano, the sulfur island
The island of Vulcano is the first one you see as you arrive to the Aeolian Islands by hydrofoil, from Milazzo. A flat land, semi barren too, full of that typical smell of "rotten…
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A trip to Timparossa Hut
Timparossa Hut is set on the northern flank of Mount Etna. It is a magic place attracting every year trekkers, hikers and photographers. It is a part of the "hut itineraries" of this volcano…
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The red leaves of Etna, what a show!
In autumn, many plants lose their green colour to take on very lively tones, such as golden yellow, red, even orange. This phenomenon is due to the process of the leaves that die off…
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Grape harvest, a festive tradition of Mt Etna
Grape harvest is a tradition of many Countries in the world. It is a celebration of joy in the community for many cultures. On Mount Etna, grape harvest is a celebration that mixes pagan…
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Eruption of 1971, the hell on Mt Etna
What happened on Mt Etna in 1971 was not "just an eruption". It was part of hell that seemed to have fallen on the volcano. At the same time, it was a great show…
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A walk in the Valley del Bove
Valle del Bove means the "valley of the ox" but nobody knows the origin of this name. This valley is a great depression on the eastern flank of Mt Etna. It opened maybe 64.000…
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