Parco dell'Etna

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

State: CT - Area: Catania and Etna

Etna is the symbol of Sicily: it is the highest active volcano in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its continuous eruptions, its lunar landscape, its craters, the lava flows, the lava caves and the depression of the Bove valley have made Etna a privileged destination for lovers of nature and sports.
Along the slopes of the volcano, the particularly fertile lava soil has favored the birth of excellent agri-food products.
Etna is also culture, tradition and legend.

What is the best time to visit Parco dell'Etna?

Parco dell'Etna can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Parco dell'Etna during the year.

Things to do

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Parco dell'Etna

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

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Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Parco dell'Etna. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!