Etna Archives

Valle del Bove, a natural basin against eruptions

Posted on 06/05/2019 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

The place we now call the Valle del Bove (the valley of the ox) is actually the still visible testimony of a huge geological tragedy that occurred about 10,000 years ago. At that time Etna was a much higher volcano than now, conical in shape, that at a certain point exploded, halving its size and […]

Noto’s “Infiorata” : a celebration of senses

Posted on 30/04/2019 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Book your Sicilian holiday in May and we will take you to discover one of the most beautiful traditions of our island: the Infiorata – “flower drawing” – of Noto. Surely you will have heard of it, but seeing it and experiencing it is something unique. An almost total sensory experience, because it involves eyes […]

The Sicilian Puppets Theatre, Art of Storytelling

Posted on 22/04/2019 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

When newspapers and television did not exist and when schools and books were the privilege of a few people only, history was told by “storytellers”. These artists told by singing facts and events that occurred over time, along with the heroic deeds of knights and kings. Sometimes they were accompanied by puppets or actors, other […]

Myths and Legends About Mt.Etna

Posted on 16/04/2019 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

A big volcano such as Mt.Etna has always inspired fear and respect. It does not sound strange, then, that the people keep on handing down myths and legends written by ancient men who tried to explain the frightening phenomena of the earth. Many stories have been told about this volcano and we want you to […]

The Best Season To Visit Mount Etna

Posted on 08/04/2019 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

What is the best season in the year to visit Mt. Etna, with its villages and towns? What is the best season to do some open air sports over there? Every season is a good season to come and visit this great volcano, because Mt.Etna changes every month. We can only suggest, after the new […]