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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 […]

Winter Place 1: Polar Cave

Posted on 01/02/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

An idea for an adventurous winter trip to Mount Etna? Let us guide you to Polar Cave. Discovered just a few years ago by two explorer brothers, Dario and Paolo Teri, this is the “second southernmost perennial glacier in Europe”. In fact, until 2020, only the Grotta del Gelo (Ice Cave) held this record. The […]

How to start the year off right on Etna

Posted on 19/01/2026 (19/01/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

January is almost over, and the year 2026 has now begun. And it began like all the others, with problems and hopes. But the beauty of certain narratives, especially in Sicily, is that they link life’s events to “luck”. In ancient times, there was an almost blind faith in fate, which was inevitable, and the […]

Etna: brand new fracture on New Year’s Day

Posted on 01/01/2026 (01/01/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna has popped the New Year’s champagne cork and ushered in 2026 with a new eruption. Once again, it was a surprise, as everyone was ready to admire it from the south or west side, where the view of the Voragine crater and the North East crater is better… instead, the soil suddenly opened […]