Etna Archives

A one-day trip at Refuge Citelli

Posted on 22/06/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

In these hot summer days, nothing is better than an excursion to one of the most beautiful – and cool – places of Etna. A morning, or a one-day trip, at the Refuge Citelli on the north side of the volcano will make your day. Led by a good guide, who maybe will take you […]

A short guide to Mt Etna’s snakes

Posted on 01/06/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

You will meet them for sure, on Mount Etna. But do not be scared, since they are not dangerous. Not all of them, anyway. We are talking about snakes, which are a very common animal to see on the Sicilian volcano and very useful for the balance of the natural environment. You do not have […]

Three special ways to enjoy Mt Etna

Posted on 25/05/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you have chosen our guide, you are fond of high altitudes and beautiful places and you want to discover and enjoy Mt Etna in its most secret and original corners. By jeep cars you can get where no other vehicle arrives. On top of the lava desert that surrounds the main craters, close to […]

Churches buried by lava: Nunziatella di Mascali

Posted on 20/05/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Try an interesting trip to Mt Etna’s territory by visiting the town of Mascali, on the east side of the volcano. To be exact, visit the Nunziata village, very close to the town’s centre. In 2012, here they found the very first example of early-christian church of the place. A rare and unique monument, especially […]

Once upon a time, Val Calanna

Posted on 04/05/2020 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

To many over-50s Val Calanna is the name of their favourite camping place. This small valley that opened at the entrance of the larger valley Valle del Bove was a green group of woods. Every year, in the summer, it welcomed young explorers and campers. A loving memory that young people will never see again, […]