Stromboli, the big eruption. Should we really fear volcanoes?
If you are reading this page you have already given yourself the answer. No, we shall not be afraid to climb a volcano. But after the terrible events of 3 July 2019, the very…
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The tradition of the “Dead Souls”: witches and ghosts of Mt Etna
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…
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Spontaneous vegetation of Etna
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…
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5 Etna Facts & Mythos
Mount Etna is the one of the most popular tourist areas in Sicily, and it can be either hiked or driven up using suitable vehicles, and it is also a leading site of volcanic…
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The Venus lagoon at Cape Milazzo
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…
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Magma versus Lava – The difference
Did you know that .. Lava is not the same as magma. We often use the terms interchangeably. In fact, there is a differentiation. The red-hot magma masses are located under the earth's crust.…
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Sicilian olive oil extravergine – the green gold of the Mediterranean island
... 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…
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Your first time in Sicily? What specialties you shouldn’t miss!
The entire Mediterranean area offers dishes with flavours that are particularly intense under the southern sun, and the island of Sicily is certainly no exception. On the contrary: Regarding the cuisine Sicilians tend to…
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The 10 most beautiful beaches in Sicily
Sicily is one of the most popular destinations for the Italian summer. Because of its beautiful beaches, the island is haunted by many VIPs and is an ideal holiday region. Four beaches have just…
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