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The 2002 earthquake

Posted on 24/10/2022 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

On October 29th, 2022, a good slice of the towns on the eastern side of Etna will remember the twentieth anniversary of an event that few others in Italy will remember. That same day, in 2002, in fact, a serious earthquake struck the municipalities of Acireale, Giarre, Zafferana Etnea and Santa Venerina causing considerable damage, […]

Mount Pomiciaro and Mount Zoccolaro

Posted on 17/10/2022 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

There is some confusion on Mount Etna regarding these two “mountains”, Mount Pomiciaro and Mount Zoccolaro. There is a Monte Pomiciaro Road that climbs towards Monte Zoccolaro but it is not clear to many if and where a real Mount Pomiciaro exists. The turth is, this “mountain” does exists. And together with its twin it […]

Chestnut woods of Sant’Alfio

Posted on 10/10/2022 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Sant’Alfio is a small town located on the eastern flank of Mount Etna, around the main church and on a very rich territory. The volcanic soil, in fact, favours an agriculture that produces very tasty and particular fruits, be they apples, grapes or chestnuts. For the locals, Sant’Alfio is famous for its chestnut woods and […]

The tradition of beekeeping in Zafferana Etnea

Posted on 02/10/2022 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

When you go up to admire the most beautiful volcano in the world, Mount Etna, you will almost always pass by the streets and squares of Zafferana Etnea. This small town on the east side of the volcano, in fact, is the main access route to the most famous paths and tourist destinations of Etna. […]

The sausage cooked on the tile and Etna mushrooms

Posted on 26/09/2022 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

One of the scents of autumn in Sicily is that of the bundles of wood, burning in the fields. And that of roasted vegetables, to which richer dishes are often added, such as game meat or pork. Mount Etna territory, in the first rains, is filled with delicacies that obviously become autumn recipes. And if […]