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Your “Pasquetta Trip” on and around Etna

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

Easter Monday – “Pasquetta” in Italian – is a ritual dedicated to nature and rest. It is celebrated without any particular rules but purely by popular tradition, inviting people to recharge their batteries by strolling through the woods, on the beaches, and in the historic centers of the most beautiful cities. In short, it’s a […]

Mongibello: “the” mountain

Posted on 09/03/2026 (09/03/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna has had many names throughout its long existence, but the one that has stuck with it, along with its current name, is Mongibello. This word encompasses not only a name but a phrase itself. And above all, an identity, that of a towering mountain that dominates the Sicilian and Calabrian coasts. To those […]

Barbagallo Craters

Posted on 02/03/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

The Barbagallo craters are there, and they are as “ugly” as a scar that no one would ever want to show! Yet they too express, with their mere existence, the powerful beauty of an incredible and fascinating volcano like Mount Etna. Looking at the mountain’s profile from the eastern flank, these two “bumps” rise up […]

Where to go sledding on Etna

Posted on 16/02/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

In winter, the great volcano Mount Etna becomes a special destination for snow sports enthusiasts. Despite being in the heart of the Mediterranean and in one of the warmest regions in Italy, this mountain exceeds 3,400 meters in altitude, so between January and March it fills with snow. The white layers often exceed 2 meters […]

The “Zappinazzo” Tree

Posted on 09/02/2026 (09/02/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna boasts many splendid centuries-old trees, true natural monuments that remind us all of nature’s eternity compared to our brief lives. Among them, the tree we call Zappinazzo is certainly worth a visit and a photo. It’s not difficult to find and is beautiful in any season, although we recommend visiting it in spring […]