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Mompileri, the shrine under the lava

Posted on 15/06/2020 (21/12/2024) 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 (21/12/2024) 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 (20/12/2024) 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 […]

Three special ways to enjoy Mt Etna

Posted on 25/05/2020 (20/12/2024) 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 (20/12/2024) 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 […]