North Etna
is a mix of nature, culture and traditions, in the heart of the Etna Park, between the blue of the Ionian Sea and the imposing North East crater, a UNESCO heritage site.
It contains priceless treasures including the Ragabo Pinewood and the Etna Caves , Piano Provenzana and dozens of nature trails to discover. Excursions to the summit craters are a popular destination for many tourists who decide to visit this side of the volcano.
To further enrich this side the dozens of wineries and olive groves present.
Discover north Etna
falls within the territory of Linguaglossa and falls within the full area of the Etna Park. The peculiarity of this side of Etna is the true natural contrast, which can be seen, between the wooded part and the lava part.
Etna Nord offers several alternatives for those who love walking, mountain biking in the mountains, or experiencing adventures among paths, caves, nature.
Is Etna dangerous?
One of the most spectacular moments that an active volcano can give us is the eruption. Certainly the eruptions of Etna are not always spectacular but there are also moments that create destruction and fear.
Why is Etna so active?
The eruptions of Etna mark a historical moment, because they completely transform the territory by changing it both from a morphological and plant point of view.
Etna North trails allow you to explore the active volcano in complete safety, surrounded by its stunning vegetation.
If you’re a cycling enthusiast, you’ll no doubt want to challenge yourself along the lava trails of Mount Etna or experience the thrill of solitude offered by the many forest paths.
If, on the other hand, hiking is your passion, venture into the magical trails that cross the entire northern slope of Etna.
The Etna caves are natural formations that are created during the eruption.
At the end of the eruption this process means that the solidified part remains perfectly as it had stopped, but the internal part empties completely creating these tunnels.
Most of these caves can be visited, it is always recommended to do so with an expert guide. Consider that they have lengths ranging from 50 meters up to 1 km, and several meters deep.
