Mt Etna’s spring place 1: Piedimonte and Presa


Many people prefer to go to Piedimonte Etneo in autumn, at harvest time. In fact, this village located on the northern side of Etna is one of the capitals of that unique wine which takes its spectacular characteristics from our volcano. But discovering Piedimonte in spring, especially in March, is as well an exciting tourist […]

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How and where go “birdwatching” on Mt Etna


There is a type of tourism that seems strange or boring to many, but which instead reserves special emotions: birdwatching. It literally means “observing birds”, and not only or not so much to photograph them but precisely to admire them in their natural habitat. A true “birdwatcher” doesn’t even bring a camera with him, he/she […]

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Mt Etna’s winter place 3: Randazzo


To reach Randazzo from Catania you need to go around Mount Etna and wander through expanses of vineyards and ancient lava flows that dot a (semi) flat area. Located on the northern flank of the volcano, this ancient medieval city is a point of reference for the most beautiful winter excursions. On this side of […]

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