Mount Etna
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About Mount Etna
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Maria Grazia Casella
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"Discover Mount Etna, Europe's highest volcano and one of the most active in the world, with frequent eruptions occurring every few years. Rising 3,350 meters high, it boasts four main craters, with the central one being the most active.
Due to its breathtaking natural beauty and scientific significance in 2013 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and since 1987 the Etna Park protects its unique natural environment.
Explore the slopes of Mount Etna and be amazed by the vibrant succession of colors. Your ascent will take you through vineyards, orchards, pistachio crops, and hazelnut groves before you descend into fields of broom and old lava flows that create a fascinating, almost lunar landscape.
There are plenty of enjoyable excursions in the area, including the ascent to Rifugio Sapienza, Rifugio Citelli, the Contrada Cava Municipal Park, or Grotta del Gelo, the southernmost perennial glacier in the hemisphere.
While the authorities have set a limit of 2900 meters for the buffer zone around the volcano's summit, it is still advisable to have up-to-date information, and, best of all, seek the assistance of an experienced guide to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
Come and experience the magic of Mount Etna! "
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Teodora Cvetanoska
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"The closest city to Mount Etna is Catania. Catania sits at the base of the volcano and is often used as a starting point for tours and excursions to Etna. The city is just about 30 kilometers away from the summit of the volcano, making it the most convenient urban center for travelers looking to explore Mount Etna. "
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Catherine Fabrizio
"he most active volcano in Europe (and the top tourist sight in Sicily), offering hikes in a lunar landscape, a steaming summit, and tours and tastings at up-and- coming wineries on its north slope."
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