Moun Etna is rich in volcanic tunnels, over 200 known ones. The lava tube, one of the most fascinating geological structures, can be found on Mount Etna, naturally develop during volcanic eruptions. For geologists, nature enthusiasts, and explorers who want to experience the majesty and magnificence of nature firsthand, the Etna lava tube is a must-visit location. Underneath the volcano’s surface, a passage known as the lava tube of Etna can be found. It was Leggi tutto…
The “Valle del Bove” (Ox Valley) is a huge natural amphitheater that covers almost the entire eastern side of the volcano. This vast, horseshoe-shaped depression, looks likes a caldera, but the formation process is different stretching approximately 5 kilometers wide, serves as a testament to the raw power and beauty of nature’s forces. The Valle del Bove, or ‘Valley of the Ox,’ offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to explore a landscape that is as Leggi tutto…
ETNA Update October 1, 2020 For some weeks there has been a weak but constant activity at the top craters, Strombolian activity (small explosions) with emissions of volcanic ash.This type of activity – being limited to the summit craters above 3300 meters and therefore far from the inhabited centers – does not represent any danger for the population or for tourists. USE OF SUMMIT CRATERS Access to the summit craters is currently closed to the visits, for safety Leggi tutto…
Aeolian Islands The seven Aeolian islands that make up the archipelago are named as UNESCO World heritage sites in the 2000. Vulcano is an island where you can see the volcanic phenomena such as fumarole, the steam jets visible from the land and as well in the water. We will climb to the top of the crater and we will admire the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding sea, volcanic gases, colorful minerals and the beautiful and Leggi tutto…
L’Etna Wine Tour è un’esperienza che offre la scoperta del vulcano più alto d’Europa attraverso trekking o un tour mattutino e culmina con la degustazione di vini su terreni vulcanici. Inclusi guida esperta, assicurazione, trasporto, equipaggiamento di sicurezza e degustazione di prodotti tipici, al costo di €130 a persona.
Un’escursione giornaliera sull’Etna offre un tramonto mozzafiato e l’esplorazione di diverse attrazioni naturali come crateri spenti e grotte laviche. L’itinerario prevede un viaggio di 5/6 ore ad un costo di €70 a persona, con partenza da Catania e include attrezzature e assicurazione. Adatto a tutti, richiede prenotazione e caparra di €15.
Un’Etna Morning Tour offre un’avventura su uno dei vulcani più attivi, con tappe panoramiche a bordo di un 4×4 e brevi escursioni a piedi. L’escursione, che raggiunge i 2000 metri, include la visita di vecchi crateri e una grotta lavica, oltre a degustazioni locali. Il costo è di €65, include guida, assicurazione e pick up da Catania, adatto a tutti.
OurSicily offers its guests the following free transport service, from the meeting point to the Mt. Etna or other destinations. Meeting point /car park: Santuario SS. MM. Alfio Filadelfo e CirinoPiazza Sant’Alfio, 1, 95039 Trecastagni CT Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/pHKC8XQWfhHiqDYT7
Pantalica and Valle dell’Anapo nature Reserve, is a naturally beautiful and peaceful place in the Iblean Mountains and contains more than 5,000 burial caves cut into the limestone and distributed in clusters along the walls, mainly dating back to the thirteenth to seventh centuries B.C. Situated in the gorge of the meandering Anapo River, where tracks and pathways bring you right up to the tombs, the area is full of colorful, flora, sounds, animals. The Leggi tutto…
From cannolo to arancino, Sicilian food is world-famous and every single part of this island is full of different foods. Sicily is one of the Italian regions with the richest variety of recipes. One of the most important aspects of Sicilian cuisine is the quality of the ingredients used cause they are fresh, often produced in Sicily and are wonderfully fragrant and tasty (check the list). Catania is an ideal destination for foodies with its markets, “a Fera o Leggi tutto…