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Solicchiata, the story of a good Etna wine

Posted on 05/09/2022 (05/09/2022) by Grazia Musumeci

Solicchiata is a village that belongs to the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia. This is that lucky corner of the territory – between East Etna and North Etna – where the soil is very rich and generates wonders of food and wine. The name is a bit funny but absolutely suitable, it means “slice of […]

Exploring the Museum of Lava in Viagrande

Posted on 28/08/2022 by Grazia Musumeci

Today it is called the Museum of Etna and is naturally dedicated to the volcano that dominates the territory to which it belongs. But also to other volcanoes. For many people, though, the museum of Viagrande in the district of Catania is still the “Museum of Lava” because this name has much more charm. And […]

Torchlight procession in August on Mt Etna

Posted on 21/08/2022 by Grazia Musumeci

The torchlight processions in the mountains are now a common sight. It is easier to see them in winter, when the snow contrasts with the glow of the fire. It was the Alpine people who taught the world this tradition, filling certain cold nights on the highest peaks in Europe with lights. And the tradition […]

A recipe of dessert with Mt Etna’s berries

Posted on 15/08/2022 by Grazia Musumeci

An experience to do, when you come to visit Mount Etna, is that of collecting berries. You can do it anywhere, at any time during the late summer period (August-September). Even while you are on an excursion with your guides. What matters, however, is that you are on foot and that you want to take […]

Celebrating August 15th on Mt Etna

Posted on 08/08/2022 by Grazia Musumeci

On August 15th in Italy it’s Ferragosto Day. Ferragosto is a holiday invented by Cesar August, who granted rest and entertainment to his fellow citizens during the period in which he moved to his summer villas. Thus, the “Ferie Augustee“, since Roman times, are an unmissable event in Italy. The feast was later “adopted” by […]