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It happens often—all too often, in fact—that tourists or hikers visiting our volcano encounter prohibitions that prevent them from ascending toward the craters. For visitors, these restrictions become a nuisance, a source of frustration,…
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Looking for a different way to experience Mount Etna in the autumn? Take advantage of October’s weather—with its unpredictable days—and engage in those very “natural” sports that have long been part of mountain life.…
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At a time when climate change is causing glaciers to collapse across the globe—triggering catastrophes and terrifying floods—Mount Etna, too, is losing one of its "secret" glaciers. Yet, this loss is not due to…
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What is this mysterious "Kagoshima Method"? And why would it be good to apply it to our volcano Mount Etna, or rather, to everything around it? Does it have anything to do with tourism?…
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<< The word "riuturi" comes from "rivolture, overturning" and indicates the moment when the climate suddenly changes, going from hot to cold, from sun to downpours, from summer to winter. Specifically, the Riuturi can…
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Etna activity
Etna is never over, not even when it's over. This could be a motto of the future, referring to our vibrant volcano, which this summer of 2026—right at the peak of the tourist season—caused…
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Etna activity
Mount Etna's new eruption, which began on August 6, appears to have become something "more". It could be a protracted event, with consequences still unpredictable despite ongoing monitoring by the INGV Volcanology Institute. While…
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Bivouac or refuge? At first glance, they seem more or less the same thing, but they're not. Generally speaking, they aren't, and especially on Mount Etna, there's a fundamental difference between the two that…
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Castiglione di Sicilia is one of the most charming villages in eastern Sicily, located in the metropolitan district of Catania, on the slopes of Mount Etna and within the picturesque Alcantara Valley. Mass tourism…
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There's a special thrill to have on an active volcano: breathing in its vibrant energy at night. This experience is possible on Etna, naturally always accompanied by a local guide who knows the area…
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