How to dress for a hike on Mount Etna (season by season)
Facing Etna is not like a simple walk in the countryside. Whether it’s a 2.000 m trek or a hike through the Summit Craters, the right equipment makes the difference between an extraordinary experience and a day ruined by cold, wind or unsuitable shoes. Dressing properly for a hike on Mount Etna means respecting the […]
From wine to lava: wine and food tours at the foot of Mount Etna
The fascination of Mount Etna The 3,400-metre high Mount Etna is one of the most active and fascinating volcanoes in the world. Its majestic profile dominates the east of Sicily and harbors thousands of years of eruptions, legends and changes. Its structure is complex: the summit craters are flanked by numerous side vents, pyroclastic cones […]
Helicopter flight over Etna: the experience that changes your perspective
Mount Etna seen from below fascinates and conquers, but from above it reveals its incredible majesty: a helicopter flight transforms your perspective and provides an unforgettable experience. The charm that comes from above If from the ground Etna fascinates with its grandeur, from above it is able to captivate with its particularly varied terrain. ‘A […]
Bird migration in Sicily: routes, resident species, and birdwatching on Mount Etna
Starting in the second half of March and continuing throughout April and part of May, Sicily experiences the phenomenon of spring bird migration. After spending the winter in Africa, where they have fed abundantly, hundreds of thousands of birds embark on the long journey to their European destinations, where they will nest and raise their […]
Etna’s latest eruptions (updated 2025)
Once again this year, Mountain Etna has decided to give us wonderful spectacles with its eruptive activity. In particular, a predominantly effusive subterminal eruption began on Etna last February 8, fed by vents located at 3050 m a.s.l. This eruption was also accompanied episodically by Strombolian activity of moderate intensity. 2024 activity Already last summer, […]
High-Altitude Emotions on the Summit Craters
With our helicopters, you will fly along lava flows to Etna’s summit craters, observing from over 3600 meters the beating heart of the volcano. From above, you can admire the monumental scale of Etna and the traces of its eruptions, with lava flows extending in every direction. The majestic Bove Valley opens up like a […]
4 things to do in one day on Mount Etna: A guide to a unique experience
If you only have one day to discover the largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, get ready for an intense and fascinating day. Etna is not only an imposing active volcano, but also a natural treasure that fascinates with its pristine energy, the diversity of its landscapes and the richness of its culture. Here […]
Volcanic activity crater Voragine
Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The Voragine crater is one of the four main summit craters of Etna, together with the Northeast crater (NEC), the Bocca Nuova crater (BN) and the Southeast crater (SEC). The eruptions at Voragine […]
Voragine eruption
Etna’s eruptive activity at the Voragine Crater continues to show signs of intensity and spectacularity. In mid-June 2024, several explosive phenomena were observed that generated emissions of ash and pyroclastic material. The small crater, located on the top of the volcano, has alternated Strombolian eruptions with frequent explosions that launch incandescent fragments and columns of […]
From the sea to Mount Etna
Today we embark on a short journey from the sea to Mount Etna: from Riposto, also known as the harbour of Etna, we drive up to Piano Provenzana on the north side of Mount Etna, where the roads end and we can only continue on foot. This route takes just under an hour by car. […]