Etna Archives

Etna: brand new August lava stream

Posted on 18/08/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

In August, Mount Etna intensifies its activity, as if seeking to promote tourism in the final part of the season! And as it had already done in the winter, it draws the attention and attracts tourists with new eruptive activity… yet to be fully defined. A new fracture has opened at an altitude of 3,000 […]

The Pythagoras Cave route

Posted on 21/07/2025 (21/07/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

The Schiena dell’Asino trail is among the best-known and popular on Mount Etna. This is because it is one of the least hard and most scenic hikes, suitable for anyone accustomed to walking. The approximately 6-km trail is mostly flat, after a significant initial elevation gain, and the final reward is a truly breathtaking view […]

Five ideas to enjoy summer on Mt Etna

Posted on 07/07/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

As we often say, Mount Etna is a continent, a world in itself that can offer dozens of incredible experiences. It is not just a volcano but a real mountain, made up of different climate zones that are more or less humanized. In this scenario, of course, there is no shortage of possibilities to fully […]

Spring on Mt Etna: 5 ideas

Posted on 12/05/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Spring on Mount Etna is an interesting and colorful season. Unlike many other volcanoes on Earth that present desolate and arid landscapes, Etna covers different altitudes and offers cultivated areas and wild green areas that – in spring – fill with flowers and scents. Spring is also the season of religious celebrations and festivals. And […]

Valverde: flowers, art and the volcano

Posted on 05/05/2025 (05/05/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

If you want to admire a relaxing panorama of Mount Etna, among scents and splendid views, choose Valverde as a place for a walk. Yes, even during an eruption! Because it is an unusual and romantic point of view, perhaps less adventurous but equally touristy. The volcano here is really “home”, you can literally admire […]