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Mt Etna’s spring place 1: Piedimonte and Presa
Many people prefer to go to Piedimonte Etneo in autumn, at harvest time. In fact, this village located on the northern side of Etna is one of the capitals of that unique wine which…
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Volcanic “bombs”, what and where are they
Volcanic bombs are shreds, "drops", of incandescent lava that are expelled from the mouth of a volcano, even many kilometers away. They can have different dimensions, ranging from a few tens of centimeters up…
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How and where go “birdwatching” on Mt Etna
There is a type of tourism that seems strange or boring to many, but which instead reserves special emotions: birdwatching. It literally means "observing birds", and not only or not so much to photograph…
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Mt Etna’s winter place 3: Randazzo
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…
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Mount Etna’s caves you can explore with children
Exploring Mount Etna with children may seem like a difficult and stressful undertaking at first. But if you exploit the children's natural passion for nature and adventure everything becomes simpler... and the experience can…
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Mount Etna’s animals 4: the green lizard and Tiraciàtu
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!…
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Two mini-itineraries: from Etna to Carnival
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.…
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Five reasons to visit… Trecastagni
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…
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From Mascali to the Caraffara Tree
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…
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Mount Etna’s animals 3: meet the viper without fear
Mount Etna is a safe environment for hikers, especially for those who venture onto the great volcano with the right information. The territory hides problems that can be avoided with the help of a…
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