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Christmas on Etna: Belpasso’s Floats

Posted on 14/12/2025 (14/12/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Christmas on Mount Etna begins with the celebrations dedicated to Saint Lucy. The Sicilian saint (originally from Syracuse) is highly revered in the volcano’s territory, not only for her historical proximity to Catania’s patron saint, Saint Agatha, but also because her symbols are precisely those of “light” and fire. Many towns around Etna celebrate Saint […]

The Legend of King Arthur on Etna

Posted on 08/12/2025 (08/12/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna is a magical mountain, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, this magic is reflected in ancient legends about our volcano, intertwined with the history of Sicily. It was, in fact, the Normans who brought the thrilling tales of the Knights of the Round Table to this place. And the mythical King […]

How important is snow on Mt Etna

Posted on 01/12/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna is one of the highest volcanoes in Europe, and its summit varies in size depending on eruptions. It currently reaches 3,400 meters, which means snow and ice are present every winter. Depending on the year, snow can be more or less abundant, but at the summit—and on the cold north flank—it certainly appears […]

Photos to autumn leaves: how and where on Mt Etna

Posted on 09/11/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Foliage season (from the French “feuillage”) is the time of year when the trees turn yellow or red just before losing their leaves. It is a very specific moment in autumn, when different conditions intertwine—temperature, rainfall, humidity—favoring the die-off of seasonal leaves. Every mountain has a foliage season, and on Mount Etna, which by its […]

Etna Chestnuts and How to Eat Them

Posted on 03/11/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Do you love chestnuts and also enjoy outdoor walks in a breathtaking setting? Nothing could be easier than harvesting these delicious fruits on Mount Etna in autumn. Our great volcano is transformed during this season. Fascinating colors fill the countryside, and the many chestnut groves that grow on every side of the mountain offer their […]