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Easter Monday – “Pasquetta” in Italian – is a ritual dedicated to nature and rest. It is celebrated without any particular rules but purely by popular tradition, inviting people to recharge their batteries by…
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Mount Etna has had many names throughout its long existence, but the one that has stuck with it, along with its current name, is Mongibello. This word encompasses not only a name but a…
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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…
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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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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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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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January is almost over, and the year 2026 has now begun. And it began like all the others, with problems and hopes. But the beauty of certain narratives, especially in Sicily, is that they…
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Etna activity
Mount Etna has popped the New Year's champagne cork and ushered in 2026 with a new eruption. Once again, it was a surprise, as everyone was ready to admire it from the south or…
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Set 45 km from Catania, on the northern slope of the mighty volcano Etna, the town of Linguaglossa is famous throughout Sicily for its murals and its production of fennel-flavoured sausages. Its narrow streets,…
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Christmas on Mount Etna begins with the celebrations dedicated to Saint Lucy. The Sicilian saint (originally from Syracuse) is highly revered in the volcano's territory, not only for her historical proximity to Catania's patron…
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