Mount Etna is the largest volcano in Europe. It extends for approximately 1250 square km. and reaches the height of 3350 m. a.s.l. For its repeated eruptions over the last few years, it can be considered to be the most active volcano in the world. From its height 3350 mt. Mount Etna dominates the Island of Sicily, its 3 surronding seas and the tip of the Italian Peninsula, Calabria. Mount Etna offers varied and captivating sightseeing opportunities with hundreds of external craters, formidable lava flows, forests, citrus groves and almost ever-green vineyards. All of which ignite both scientific interest and tourist enthusiasm the world over! Two modern motor-ways which link Messina and Palermo, make it easy to reach Mount Etna from any part of the Island. The Etna Cableway and Land Rovers make it possible to get to the top of the volcano for exciting summer excursions and a one of a kind winter experience; to ski only a stone’s throw away from the Adriatic Sea! Excursions go to craters wich have been authorized to visit. Height of exucursions may vary according to officiaal authorizations.
