excursion Archives

Etna South: the surprise of Carpinteri Hut

Posted on 08/09/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

We discovered the Carpinteri Hut (or Refuge) as a pleasant surprise. Perhaps because the trail leading to it from the Milìa route (Etna South) had never been properly marked, or perhaps it had been abandoned for some time… we certainly hadn’t noticed it, before. Yet, going from the Filiciusa-Milìa gate to San Giovanni Gualberto, passing […]

Sunsets on Mount Etna: where to admire the most beautiful

Posted on 31/08/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Sunsets… the time of day most beloved by poets, the one that has inspired songs and romantic proposals for centuries! Humans have always pursued them and have recently included them in tourist itineraries. Just think of the over-hyped (and crowded) sunset in Santorini, the famous African sunsets, or the sunsets on the beaches of California. […]

Mount Etna’s three districts: Catania

Posted on 11/08/2025 (11/08/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

Politically and territorially, the great volcano Mount Etna belongs entirely to the district of Catania and is specifically divided among 17 municipalities. But at least two other provinces feel they have some claim—at least a “tourist” one —to Etna and its panoramas: the districts of Messina and Enna. These two territories overlook the volcano, although […]

Shooting stars on Etna: where, how, when

Posted on 04/08/2025 by Grazia Musumeci

Photo above StockSnap – Pixabay ——————- ——————– The night between August 10th and 11th is perhaps the most magical of the year. Although the tradition of the “Midsummer Night” has recently gained traction, the wonder of the Night of St Lawrence remains unsurpassed among the typical Italian summer customs. Those who can, on that night, […]

From beach to Etna: a short itinerary

Posted on 28/07/2025 (28/07/2025) by Grazia Musumeci

We had previously suggested (LINK HERE ) two ways to quickly travel from the sea to Etna. The charm of this great volcano lies in its location overlooking the Ionian coast, where its geological history began. This makes it easily accessible from almost all the seaside resorts in the Catania and Messina areas. It takes […]