Mount Etna has erupted on many occasions, once destroying part of Catania, a port city on the east coast of Sicily. This fascinating volcano, the most active in Europe, has a fair few surprises in store. It’s best to be forewarned…

The coastline between Aci Castello and Acireale in the province of Catania is particularly rich in black volcanic rock formations that are definitely very picturesque.The atmosphere of old Greek myths and Homeric poems is still st…

There are festivals and traditions dedicated to the cult of the dead all over the world, to commemorate and remember, think of the day of the dead in Mexico for example.Even in Italy we have different ways to remember and honour t…