excursion Archives

Barbagallo Craters

Posted on 02/03/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

The Barbagallo craters are there, and they are as “ugly” as a scar that no one would ever want to show! Yet they too express, with their mere existence, the powerful beauty of an incredible and fascinating volcano like Mount Etna. Looking at the mountain’s profile from the eastern flank, these two “bumps” rise up […]

Castiglione and Malvagna

Posted on 23/02/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

The northern flank of Mount Etna is dotted with ancient medieval villages that have now transformed into delightful rural towns, often producing excellent wines. The heart of this slope is the town of Linguaglossa, which rivals Randazzo in beauty and history. But we want to take you on a discovery of two small gems not […]

Where to go sledding on Etna

Posted on 16/02/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

In winter, the great volcano Mount Etna becomes a special destination for snow sports enthusiasts. Despite being in the heart of the Mediterranean and in one of the warmest regions in Italy, this mountain exceeds 3,400 meters in altitude, so between January and March it fills with snow. The white layers often exceed 2 meters […]

The “Zappinazzo” Tree

Posted on 09/02/2026 (09/02/2026) by Grazia Musumeci

Mount Etna boasts many splendid centuries-old trees, true natural monuments that remind us all of nature’s eternity compared to our brief lives. Among them, the tree we call Zappinazzo is certainly worth a visit and a photo. It’s not difficult to find and is beautiful in any season, although we recommend visiting it in spring […]

Winter Place 1: Polar Cave

Posted on 01/02/2026 by Grazia Musumeci

An idea for an adventurous winter trip to Mount Etna? Let us guide you to Polar Cave. Discovered just a few years ago by two explorer brothers, Dario and Paolo Teri, this is the “second southernmost perennial glacier in Europe”. In fact, until 2020, only the Grotta del Gelo (Ice Cave) held this record. The […]