It is strange that two hills that are so green destroyed almost half the city of Catania. From the Red Mountains, follow the path of the flow to the sea!...
If you are lucky, trained and accustomed to high altitudes and trekking, and especially if there is no ongoing eruption, you can fully enjoy the sight of the inside of the summit craters. Straight away, you notice the ever-present tall gas columns coming from the summit fumarole fields....
The area of Torre del Filosofo is the best place to observe the Etna summit craters. However, it is a place of continuous eruptions, especially during the last 20 years, and their shape and profile are constantly changing. Take a good look at them and perhaps even take a photograph, because next tim...
It is true that every place on Etna has wonderful views, but this one is special. An unexpected place on a volcano, because it seems to be above the clouds....
From an altitude of 2900 metres, in the upper part of the Valle del Leone, the panorama is one of the most evocative in all of Sicily.
In fact, on clear days it is possible to see the whole northern coast of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and, if you are lucky, all the mountain ranges of the Peloritan...
On the route, the Val Calanna, and in particular the top of Monte Fior di Cosimo or Monte Zoccolaro, is the first point where we can observe a vast area of eastern Sicily....
Etna’s best outlet into the sea is in the area of the Timpe. From here, in some panoramic viewpoints it is possible to observe the open sea with a panorama that extends past 180°. And on clear days, the Ionian coast of Calabria can be seen, too....
This is certainly one of the most beautiful sights offered by the Etnean landscape.
The view of the Stacks, with the sun rising in the middle, will certainly be worth waking up at dawn....
It is strange that two hills that are so green destroyed almost half the city of Catania. Climb to the top of the Red Mountains and try to follow the flow’s path to the sea!...
If you are lucky, trained and accustomed to high altitudes and trekking, and especially if there is no ongoing eruption, you can enjoy the sight of the inside of the summit craters. Straight away, you will notice the ever-present tall gas columns coming from the summit fumarole fields. Can you see t...
MiC – Ministero della Cultura
Legge 77/2006 - Misure Speciali di Tutela e Fruizione dei Siti Italiani di Interesse Culturale, Paesaggistico e Ambientale, inseriti nella “Lista Del Patrimonio Mondiale”, posti sotto la Tutela dell’ UNESCO Regione Siciliana.
Assessorato dei Beni Culturali e dell’Identità Siciliana, Dipartimento dei Beni Culturali e dell’Identità Siciliana.
Parco archeologico della Valle dei Templi di Agrigento.