Sicily for children: where to go, what to see
A journey to Sicily needs no specific season. You can go now, or in autumn. Even in winter, if you like, thanks to the nice temperatures of the island. You don't have to worry…
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Easter on Mt Etna: three events to live
There is nothing as suggestive and charming as the Holy Easter Week in Sicily. And if you celebrate this week on the body of an active volcano it becomes a unique experience. Do you…
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Etna, Carnival masks and masks of lava
In February, the Etnean territory shines with lights and colours thanks to the Mardi Gras Carnivals. There are two important ones, here: Acireale and Misterbianco. They are different for the story and characteristics, but…
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Discovering the western side of Mt Etna
Ask anyone who has already been on Mt Etna what was his/her favourite place. The answer will probably be: the Silvestri craters, the views from the Citelli Shelter, Piano Provenzana's ski tracks. Very few…
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Sicily, six ideas for your winter holiday
Sicily, the real summer paradise! A pearl of beauty, sun and sea. But because of this idea, in the summer it is too crowded. Walking among so many sweaty people in the heat is…
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Mt Etna, the charming churches of Sant’Alfio
On the eastern side of Mt Etna, overlooking the wonderful view of the Ionian coast, the small town of Sant'Alfio stands all around the parish church of the same name. The church is dedicated…
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Mt Etna’s ash and lava: how can they be used?
During this Holiday Season, you have most likely gone shopping to dozens of shops, in order to find the best Christmas present. And maybe you also took a look at the artisans' windows, admiring…
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Etna and the eruption that touched Randazzo
Randazzo is one of the most fascinating towns around Mt Etna. Even today it shows tourists its own precious historical and artistic heritage dating back to the year 1000, when it became a colony…
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Linguaglossa, the “north gate” to Mount Etna
The name will make you smile. It sounds like a cartoon character with a long, thick tongue, but behind this name there is a whole story - and a cultural background - of a…
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Autumn tradition’s sweet recipes of Mt Etna
Mount Etna is a small universe apart, which produces animal and plant life and which changes almost completely each season. Its fertile soil allows the growth of numerous delicacies such as mushrooms, chestnuts, pistachios,…
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