Parco dell'Etna

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Parco dell'Etna

Provincia: 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 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!

Randazzo

Catania and Etna

Milo

Catania and Etna

Zafferana Etnea

Catania and Etna

Ragalna

Catania and Etna

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Parco dell'Etna

Legend of the Giant Enceladus
The legend of Enceladus tells of the giant who was buried under Sicily, with Mount Etna above his head.
Legend of King Arthur and Etna
Etna is linked to King Arthur by a Sicilian Norman version of the myth, handed down thanks to tradition of Sicilian puppet theater.
Pyramids of Etna
The mysterious Pyramids of Etna rise on the slopes of the volcano and their origin is shrouded in mystery.
Legend of the Chestnut of Hundred Horses
The legend of the one hundred horse chestnut explains the origin of the name of the thousand-year-old chestnut of Etna Park.
Curiosities about the Cyclops
According to mythology, Mount Etna was inhabited by the Cyclops. The origin of myth is perhaps linked to some bone findings.
Legend of the Pii Brothers
The legend of the Pii brothers tells the story of two young farmers named Anapia and Anfinomo and of a frightening lava flow.
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