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...
On Mount Etna, located in Sicily, there are several species of snakes that are typical of the Mediterranean region. None of these species are particularly dangerous to humans, but it is always advisable to take some precautions to avoid accidents. Snake Species on...
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...
In the last few days, Mount Etna has once again offered us a magnificent spectacle. This time it is not lava fountains or lava flows, but rings of gas that attract photographers and tourists. Since the beginning of April 2024, Mount Etna has been puffing one ring...
If you are on Mount Etna in winter, you will notice numerous white, drop-shaped formations up to 30 cm in size on the pine trees. The nests, spun from thin white threads, sometimes cover the whole tree in dozens. These are the nests of the pine processionary moth...
I have been living in Sicily, in the province of Catania, at the foot of Mount Etna, for more than 40 years now. The volcano has characterised my life here from the very beginning. I will now tell you – from the perspective of an almost real Sicilian –...
