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The tradition of the Christmas Bonfires in the towns of Etna

Posted on 17/12/2018 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

A winter holiday in Sicily, or rather in the province of Catania, could be a brilliant idea for you. Not only because you could enjoy a paradise like Mt. Etna without the worry of the summer crowds around but also because you will rediscover traditions that those who come in July and August will never […]

Etna: the history of its main craters

Posted on 15/10/2018 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Mt. Etna is a particular volcano. Not only because it summarizes the characteristics of all the volcanoes on Earth in one, but also because it is always looking for a change. It seems as if it is never satisfied with what it has and wants more! In fact, it has not only one crater but […]

The tradition of the “Dead Souls”: witches and ghosts of Mt Etna

Posted on 03/10/2018 (09/09/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

In Sicily we do not celebrate Halloween, or rather we celebrate it now but without much conviction. This brand new Anglo-Saxon tradition, in fact, could not replace yet our age-old “Dead Souls’ Night”, linked to myths and legends and … yes, even to witches and typically local ghosts. […]

Spontaneous vegetation of Etna

Posted on 13/07/2018 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

What a great show is the spontaneous vegetation of Etna!, Usually everybody thinks about a volcano without vegetation instead is the same volcanic ash that creates a fertile environment for trees and plants and also the right balance of the minerals present in it. […]

Mount Etna – Light activity on the southeast crater

Posted on 25/01/2017 (09/09/2024) by Etna Excursions

After the severe storm of Sunday night, Mount Etna now also makes itself felt again after a long time. Although the eruptive phase of the previous evening was already the 5th in the new year, it was only now reported. […]