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Holiday for a couple in Sicily: 5 things to do hand in hand

Posted on 16/03/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

A holiday for two … who said you must go to Venice, Paris or Prague? The ideal place could be even closer. It could be Sicily! And for five good reasons. The beauty of this island has no time and no season. You can visit it at any time of the year, to discover its […]

Easter Monday Excursion, where on Mt Etna

Posted on 10/03/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Traditionally, Easter Monday is a day dedicated to walks and excursions. With long walks in nature, on Monday after Easter, you forget lunches, chocolate eggs and chat with relatives. Although most people prefer to walk by the sea, and if you are in Sicily you do it all the time, walks on Mt. Etna are […]

Mount Etna Tours from Catania and Taormina

Posted on 01/03/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

You see it from the airplain, as you arrive. Big, huge, mighty, smoking … it seems impossible to reach. Though you really want to visit it, you might not have the time because you have to see many other places in Sicily. But how can you miss Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe? […]

Discover the second highest mountain after Etna

Posted on 25/02/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna, 3.300 meters above sea level, is of course the highest mountain in Sicily. It is the highest in the whole Mediterranean area, as well. It overlooks both land and sea and if you cannot see its top, you will see its eternal smoke high in the sky. You look at Mt Etna and […]

Etna, Carnival masks and masks of lava

Posted on 16/02/2020 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

In February, the Etnean territory shines with lights and colours thanks to the Mardi Gras Carnivals. There are two important ones, here: Acireale and Misterbianco. They are different for the story and characteristics, but both celebrate the costumes and masks in a very artistic way. If you are in Catania’s area during the Carnival week, […]