excursion Archives

When the Great Volcano collapsed

Posted on 28/06/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna is a young volcano, we could say “teenager”. Its life has been still short, according to the canons of volcanology. Yet despite its recent history it already has lived important events. Perhaps the most important of all was the collapsing of the Great Volcano which partially generated the current shape of Etna. That […]

A one-day trip at Refuge Citelli

Posted on 22/06/2020 (09/09/2024) 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 […]

Mompileri, the shrine under the lava

Posted on 15/06/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

When you come to visit Mt Etna, do follow the itinerary of the churches buried by the lava. They are fascinating, mysterious places, a little disturbing sometimes but and rich in history. Such as the Sanctuary of Mompileri. It is on the southern flank of Etna, in the territory of the town of Mascalucia. It […]

Covid-free Sicily for your summer holidays

Posted on 08/06/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

On June 8th, 2020, the district of Siracusa is “covid-free” because there have not been new virus cases for 2 weeks. Also the district of Trapani, in western Sicily, was declared covid-free. Places like the small island of Pantelleria never had covid cases on their territory. And even where the virus hit hard, Sicily was […]

A short guide to Mt Etna’s snakes

Posted on 01/06/2020 (09/09/2024) 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 […]