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Mt Etna’s winter place 3: Randazzo

Posted on 26/02/2024 (21/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

To reach Randazzo from Catania you need to go around Mount Etna and wander through expanses of vineyards and ancient lava flows that dot a (semi) flat area. Located on the northern flank of the volcano, this ancient medieval city is a point of reference for the most beautiful winter excursions. On this side of […]

Mount Etna’s animals 4: the green lizard and Tiraciàtu

Posted on 12/02/2024 (22/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you go on an excursion to Mount Etna, especially if you stop to rest among the cold lava stones or on a dry stone wall, you might find it … keeping you company! The Etna green lizard is in fact a very common little animal on the volcano. Although, to be honest, it’s not […]

Two mini-itineraries: from Etna to Carnival

Posted on 03/02/2024 (22/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

We have often told you about the magic of Carnival in the Etna area and also about the culinary specialties of this season that you can easily taste in the towns around the volcano. Today we want to take advantage of the mild climate of this crazy winter and let you do a bit of […]

Five reasons to visit… Trecastagni

Posted on 27/01/2024 (21/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Among the most fascinating Etna destinations there is certainly the town of Trecastagni. Located on the south-eastern side of the volcano, along a trail of ancient extinct cones that rise towards the top of Mount Etna, Trecastagni is a lovely center where art meets religiosity and nature blends with architecture. There are many reasons to […]

From Mascali to the Caraffara Tree

Posted on 22/01/2024 (22/01/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you want to experience an unusual itinerary on Mount Etna, following paths that almost no one takes, we invite you to follow us from the town of Mascali to the oak tree called Ilice della Caraffara. A somewhat long route to do on foot, a 3-hour pilgrimage which, however, anyone could also try. For […]