
Etna volcanic land
Called by the Sicilians Mungibeddu o 'a Muntagna, to indicate its recognition as The Mountain par excellence, Etna is located 30 km from the city of Catania, on the eastern side of Sicily. Apart from the Alps, it is the highest Italian peak, despite its size constantly varying over time as it is a volcano. At present, its height is 3340 m. s.l.m, with a diameter of 45 km. “The microclimate of this mountain and the fertile soil characterized by a high mineral content give life