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Mt. Etna, autumn delights: a journey into taste

Posted on 08/10/2018 (23/02/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Our volcano Mt. Etna, in autumn, is coloured with magic. And not only because its woods are filled with yellow, red, orange leaves, but because the land offers its most precious gifts and the inhabitants of the mountain are ready to catch them in time. If you are on Etna between October and December do […]

The Venus lagoon at Cape Milazzo

Posted on 07/08/2017 (23/02/2025) by Etna Excursions

We have a secret tip for you: The Venus lagoon at Cape Milazzo. In the north-east of Sicily is a rather unknown spot of land or better an unknown spot of water, which is reachable only via a 20-minute walk. At the beginning of the path you can leave your car at a parking lot. […]

Sicily – land of orange diversity

Posted on 16/12/2016 (23/02/2025) by Etna Excursions

Sicily – land of orange diversity The origin of the orange, the most common fruit in the world, is located in China and it was probably introduced to Europe in the 15th century. Nowadays, apart from Spain, also Sicily is famous for the vitamin-rich citrus fruit. Especially in the area of Mount Etna the oranges […]

Sicilian olive oil extravergine – the green gold of the Mediterranean island

Posted on 11/02/2016 (23/02/2025) by Etna Excursions

… like spring in your nose … A mixture of freshly cut grass, crispy artichokes and aromatic herbs jumps right towards you. The oil of Mount Etna olives is considered as valuable as gold in Sicily. Its intense aroma and taste make it an essential ingredient for the locals, that cannot be lacking in their […]

Activity in progress at the Central crater of Etna 02/12/2015

Posted on 03/12/2015 (23/02/2025) by Etna Excursions

Over the last few weeks weeks, the strombolian activity inside the Voragine crater, one of the four summit craters of Etna, lasted without relevant changes. The activity became noticeable by its intense explosions and changeable frequency, with larger red-hot lava ejections, sometimes accompanied by minor amounts of volcanic ash, in some cases, the chunks have […]