Aci Trezza and Aci Castello
Along the Sicilian east coast, at the base of Europe’s highest active volcano, lies the so-called Cyclops Coast. We are here just a few kilometres north of the city of Catania, which is also known as Etna’s black daughter. This name was given to it after...
Stromboli volcano: Lava and Malvasia
In Sicily, there is not only the famous volcano Etna, but also the smaller Stromboli. Two wonderful active volcanoes, but with profound differences. Age: while Etna was born about 570.000 years ago, Stromboli is much younger, being only about 160.000 years. The...
East Etna from Riposto to Valle del Bove
The eastern side of Etna is the richest in landscapes and climates, and since the SouthEast Crater (one of Etna’s 4 summit craters) began its activity in 1971, it is also the side that changes the most. Riposto: the start of the Etna East Route We leave from the...
DOC wines of Etna
What’s better than a good glass of Etna wine after a nice hike? Each wine region offers its own unique locations and special nectars. In Sicily, Etna with its 1000 faces invites you to hike, either high up on the summit craters in steep areas or through the...