Etna Archives

The tradition of beekeeping in Zafferana Etnea

Posted on 02/10/2022 (22/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

When you go up to admire the most beautiful volcano in the world, Mount Etna, you will almost always pass by the streets and squares of Zafferana Etnea. This small town on the east side of the volcano, in fact, is the main access route to the most famous paths and tourist destinations of Etna. […]

Once upon a time, the Centenary Hills …

Posted on 18/09/2022 (21/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The mountains called “Centenary” have for a long time witnessed a terrible and spectacular eruption of Mt. Etna. It took place on August 20th, 1852, and lasted almost one year (ended in May 1853). To call them “mountains” may seem exaggerated, in fact now they are little more than hills – small craters that emerge […]

Enjoying Piedimonte Etneo at the time of harvest

Posted on 11/09/2022 (21/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

There is a small town “on the way” that leads to some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. This village bears an important name, Piedimonte Etneo, which indicates its being at the foot (piedi) of the famous mountain (monte). Yet few people stop here and let themselves be fascinated by its history and […]

Torchlight procession in August on Mt Etna

Posted on 21/08/2022 (22/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The torchlight processions in the mountains are now a common sight. It is easier to see them in winter, when the snow contrasts with the glow of the fire. It was the Alpine people who taught the world this tradition, filling certain cold nights on the highest peaks in Europe with lights. And the tradition […]

A recipe of dessert with Mt Etna’s berries

Posted on 15/08/2022 (22/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

An experience to do, when you come to visit Mount Etna, is that of collecting berries. You can do it anywhere, at any time during the late summer period (August-September). Even while you are on an excursion with your guides. What matters, however, is that you are on foot and that you want to take […]