Mount Etna is worth a visit at any time of the year and offers a different sight every season. Especially the north side, where the barren, black lunar landscape alternates with forests, bushes and flowers, offers an ever-changing play of colours as the months change:...
Today we would like to introduce you to some symbols that are often found in Sicily. They reflect the rich history of the island, but their meaning and origin are often not obvious at first glance. Testa di moro (Moorish heads) Whether as a flower pot or just for...
A personal report A sightseeing flight over a volcano, by helicopter over summit craters and lava flows. This has always been my dream and now I have fulfilled it for myself – and my family: a flight over Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, with EtnaWay....
In addition to the 4 mighty main craters and the almost 300 lateral craters, Etna also harbours a number of other volcanic formations. We have already told you about some of them… Lava tunnel A lava tunnel is formed during an eruption when a crust forms on the...
A personal report Today we are going on a tour to the craters of 2002 with EtnaWay. Meeting point is at 9am in Piano Provenzana on the north side of Etna. Our guide from EtnaWay is already waiting for us at the car park with trekking poles, hiking boots and backpacks....
Many people, including visitors who come from the Alps and often go hiking, underestimate Etna and the weather conditions. Even though Etna is very far south, it can be very cold. Also, the weather often changes very quickly because Etna is a single free-standing...
