Where to go sledding on Etna
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…
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The “Zappinazzo” Tree
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…
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Winter Place 1: Polar Cave
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…
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Your Etna guides: how to choose them
If you've decided to tackle Mount Etna with a guide, you've made the wisest and most rewarding choice. Although Etna seems like any other mountain, it's much more treacherous because—being an active volcano—it presents…
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Photos to autumn leaves: how and where on Mt Etna
Foliage season (from the French "feuillage") is the time of year when the trees turn yellow or red just before losing their leaves. It is a very specific moment in autumn, when different conditions…
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Etna Chestnuts and How to Eat Them
Do you love chestnuts and also enjoy outdoor walks in a breathtaking setting? Nothing could be easier than harvesting these delicious fruits on Mount Etna in autumn. Our great volcano is transformed during this…
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Adrano: the “black” city of the Norman knights
Adrano is deeply embedded in Mount Etna. So deeply embedded that even its name (from the Sican word àdron) means "black," due to the volcanic rock landscapes surrounding the town. Its territory, located on…
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Etna Social Hub: learning Etna from social media … so to get out of them!
The event held on Sunday, September 28th in Fornazzo di Milo, at the Chestnut Ecomuseum, was no ordinary event... even though it was part of the town festival. ETNA SOCIAL HUB, as it was…
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Mount Etna’s three districts: Enna
One of the privileged balconies overlooking the mighty volcano Mount Etna is that of the city that somehow recalls its name: Enna. Nothing to do with it, of course; the two names are not…
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Etna South: the surprise of Carpinteri Hut
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…
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