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(+39) 336 923 807 • (+39) 095 7807564 +400 +250 +600 www.etnadiscovery.it Monte Nero/2002 6km Schiena dell’Asino 5km Pista Altomontana 14km TAGS: Etna, Volcano, Trekking, Excursion, Nature 2 5 8 Trail for all types of hiking, rich of craters and ancient and recent lava flows. The nature trail, near the tourist resort “Rifugio Sapienza”, is one of the most The ring of Altomontana offers lots of interesting opportunities for outdoors This enchanting city located halfway between Catania and Messina, is called “the Aitne Etna Excursion The departure from Piano Provenzana, gives a very charming view on 2002 interesting routes of the volcano, thanks to the many breathtaking views on the lovers and the track from the gate of Filiciusa Milia to Poggio La Caccia Hut, pearl of the Jonian sea” and if you have the chance (or luck) to get lost in the alleys, SP92, 19 - Belpasso 7 Piazza Sant'Alfio - Trecastagni 8 eruption area. The “bottoniera” craters near the tourist station and the imposing huge Valle del Bove and the summit craters, on the Ionian coast, in the clearest soon gives wonderful panoramic views, with majestic pines that alternate with looking for the ancient greek theatre or to dive in the cerulean waters of Isolabella, Monte Nero, are a perfect setting that ranges from Nebrodi to Taormina and days, on Calabria’s coast. The volcanic landscapes are perfect settings of this ancient and recent lava flows. The hut, very characteristic and well-kept, also you'll understand why! Calabria. Do not miss a visit to the Rifugio Timparossa and fracture of 1923. journey not to be missed. offers a safe night shelter for a sleep on the volcano. Taormina is one of the most important turistic site of Sicily, thanks to its location, literally "hanging" between the rocks and the sea and it mediterranean climate (dry +160 +450 +350 summers and mild, winter) worth a visit all year long. Its beauty and value have been Monti Sartorius 3km Summit Craters 7km Monti De Fiore 6km 3 Famous scenic route starting near the Rifugio Citelli. The eruption of 1865 on the 6 One of the best ways to reach the summit area of the volcano is the track 9 well known since ancient times, in fact was one of the main destination of the original An association composed by fully qualified ski instructors, We organize tourists excursions for small groups starting from just 2 Piano Fiera pic-nic area, in Adrano, is the starting point for this itinerary to Northeast side of Etna offers numerous points along the “bottoniera” of eruptive starting from Sapienza Tourist Station, Etna Sud. Trough cable cars of Funivia “Grand Tour”. volcanological guides and geolosists. Excursions on the trails of the participants, hikes for those who want to see the most suggestive natural Monti De Fiore, among pine woods where wild cat is the real guest star. Piano cones. The flourishing colony of Etna birch trees, surrounding the vents so called dell’Etna, you can start from 1900 meters a.s.l and arrive up to 2500 meters. sicilian volcanoes are conducted with professionalism, love and corners, fun 4x4 tours suitable for everyone, adrenalinic quad excursions. dei Grilli, downstream and the western wall of the volcano, upstream, give Once you are in Taormina you should not miss to go to , the small town in honor of the German volcanologist Wolfgang Sartorius. Path suitable for all Then it begins a trekking around the 2001 and 2002 eruptive cones. The view Castelmola passion, pratically all year round either hiking, skiing or mountain Discover with us the “Etna Grandtour", the special the excursion that unique views into the center of Sicily. Especially suggested is the sunset view biking. includes the visit of three mountainsides by foot and off-road trucks, with types of hikers. ranges from the gulf of Catania to the Ionian coast with Calabria in background immediately next to it, and after a long day spent exploring, swimming or shopping from the top of the craters colored by the volcanic minerals. a gastronomic stop to taste the specialties of the Sicilian territory. and the majestic Valle del Bove as a frame. (yes, Taormina is the perfect location for fashion lovers) you can reward yourself with (+39) 339 480 2186 (+39) 345 923 7661 a tasty sicilian "granita" like the one you can find at "Bam-Bar". www.aitnemed.com www.etnaexcursion.it TAGS: Etna, Trekking, Nature, Volcano, Excursion, E-Bike TAGS: Excursion, Nature, Volcano, Trekking Francavilla Motta Camastra Antichi Proverbi Bar Sherbet N Fiume Alcantara di Sicilia Via M. Rapisardi, 2 - Nicolosi 9 Corso Ara di Giove, 277 - Pedara 10 Mojo Alcantara CASTIGLIONE Graniti 1h from Catania W E Ortigia Cuba S Bizantina DI SICILIA RANDAZZO M. Acitano To See: Petrosino SP 64 Castello SS120 Passopisciaro M. Colla M.Pizzo PARCO FLUVIALE Siracusa Cathedral Maniace Castle Fonte Aretusa Apollo’s Temple Solicchiata DELL'ALACANTARA SS120 M. La Guardia The renowned pizzeria “Antichi Proverbi”, placed In the very heart of Visiting us means finding craft products like ice cream, sorbets and Maniace Ferrovia Circumetnea Nicolosi, is the ideal place for those who decide to spend an evening sicilian granita and brioche but also croissants, pastries, nougat, Nave Torrette M. Culma full of joy, having a perfectly made pizza. We provide classic style or almond pastes and other products from sicilian tradition like in pietra M. Dolce Gaggi M. Timpa M. Salice Taormina M. Santo stuffed pizzas, all made with genuine ingredients, cooked as arancini. We carefully select all the ingredients, so we assure you a Castello Lago di tradition dictates in the stone oven, perfumed and fragrant at the natural, fresh and nutritious product. di Nelson Gurrida Rovittello right point: these are the pizzas of Antichi Proverbi. M. Calciniera Pirao (+39) 095 914 924 (+39) 324 998 5389 SS284 LINGUAGLOSSA F www.bit.ly/antichi-proverbi www.sherbetbar.it M. Pomiciaro iume Al TAGS: Pizza, Restaurant, Food, Dinner, Family TAGS: Bar, Granita, Brioche, Pastry, Arancino, Cipollina Rif. Giardini Naxos Saletti M. Collabasso M. S. Elia c MALETTO Mandre M. San a M. Piluso nta The Island of Ortigia, set In the astonishing historical framework of Syracuse, is the most The Smuggler Sicily's View Grotta delle Michele M. Santa Femmine ra Via V. Bellini, 14 - S. Agata. Li Battiati Via Porto Marretti, 4 - Mascalucia M.Spagnolo Maria M. Colarandazzo ancient part of the city, it simply takes you back to "Magna Graecia" offering the the 11 12 Passo dei e Museo e Area Grotta Dammusi Calatabiano Archeologica de Burrò a unrepeatable experience of taking a walk in the same streets where Archimedes and Rif. Monte Rif. Santa n Spagnolo renev M. La Nave Barbara a PIEDIMONTE Rifugio SS120 Theocritus used to. Ortigia was originally connected to the mainland by an embankment Timparossa M 1 ETNEO A18 Grotta dei but nowadays there are two bridges and one of those, Ponte Umbertino, is entirely made Poggio M. Pomiciaro Lamponi ltomonta Grotta Monaco del Gelo M.Nero Abisso di of stone. A Dagal S M.Nero SS284 a dell’Orso ciara d M. Cacciatore Zappinazzu a el Follone Pineta ist Eruzione 2 Ragabo Entering the island you will plunge into centuries of history with the columns of the temple of Rif. Bosco P 2002 M. Ragamo The right place to have a beer or enjoy a glass of whisky, far from The accommodation features a beautiful and accessible large Chiuso M. Crisimo M. Maletto ETNA Apollo that, like stone trees, rises revealing its Greek roots. The temple, dedicated to the god of the chaos of the city centre, either alone or in good company. Its garden visible from each room. At Sicily's View, rooms are M. Pizzillo NORD Rif. Case M.Conca Bevacqua the sun, is the most ancient doric temple in Sicily. name is inspired by the period of prohibitionism in the USA when equipped with private bathroom, wardrobe, flat-screen TV, BRONTE Rif. Monte I Due Monti Fiumefreddo RISERVA NATURALE alcohol were "smuggled" and sold backrooms of pubs known as Air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a rich Italian Maletto M. Stornello M.Nero di Sicilia FIUMEFREDDO "Speakeasies" where you could have access to only with a breakfast also in the garden according to the weather. Fratelli Pii Rif. Monte Ortigia is not only greek culture, in its streets you can see a lot of baroque buldings, one delle Concazze Baracca password that was frequently changed to avoid undesired people. Bocche del 1928 Grotta dei Naca above all is the magnificent Cathedral of Ortigia, even though is not just Baroque. Its (+39) 348 355 8871 (+39) 329 8728 266 Ladroni ella Querce M.Scavo M. Sartorius ipe d www.bit.ly/the-smuggler www.bit.ly/sicilys-view M.Egitto R SS114 structure in fact was originally a Greek doric temple dedicated to Athena, and for this Rif. Monte Grotte dei TAGS: Beer, Drink, Cocktail TAGS: Accomodation, B&B, Family, Romantic Scavo e Crateri 1928 reason it has been designated in 2005 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Punta Osservatorio M.Frumento 3 M.Nunziata Vulcanologico delle Concazze Rif. Citelli renev M. Egitto Lucia a Monteserra Grotta di Pizzi Deneri M On the most extreme point of the island you can visit one of the most famous forteress: Casa delle Farfalle Museo dell’Etna M. Nunziata Rocca Via Umberto I, 244 - Viagrande Via Dietro Serra, 6 - Viagrande della Valle 13 14 4 Castagno MASCALI "Castello Maniace", used in different ages from different people for the same purpose: to C. Nordest M. Rittmann Trofa du M. Arso M. Lepre della Nave SS284 Camperi e protect the port of Syracuse. Rifugio Piano Voragine M. Rinatu Chiesa dei Grilli arenev Castagno dei ETNA M. Simone M Magazzeni M. Ruvolo M. Nuovo Rif. Poggio Bocca Cento Cavallii La Caccia Nuova M. Scorsone Ortigia is also famous also for its natural water springs, one of them, "Fonte Aretusa", is a M.Rosso C. Sudest M. Cerasa M.ti De Fiore M.Capre body of water that owes its name to a Greek myth: Arethusa, a nymph who, in order to Grotta M.Palestra SANT'ALFIO della Neve Torre del Rocca M.ti Tre Frati M.Forenello Musarra Rocca M. Fontane Fornazzo escape the elf madly in love with her, appealed to the goddess Artemis who transformed Filosofo Capra Riposto RISERVA NATURALE M. Minardo M. Frumento M. Cagliato her into a spring of pure water. M.ti Nespole Supino The only structure of its kind in all of Southern Italy, is a large tropical The Etna Museum is the largest Museum about Volcanoes in Italy FORRE LAVICHE Bosco Rifugio M.ti Centenari Centorbi M.Peloso Galvarina Crateri GIARRE DEL SIMETO Ferrovia Circumetnea Case 9 Barbagallo Since we are still in Sicily, Ortigia is obviously associated to good food, inviting smells and greenhouse where hundreds of the world's most beautiful and and represents a unique opportunity to get into the heart of Bosco Zampini Ilice di extraordinary butterflies species are free to fly. You can observe them volcanic eruption, featuring a large exhibition area dedicated to Centorbi M.Albano Carrinu genuine products, so if you want to meet any of these you can visit the historical market Casa Bosco Piano M. Escrivà closely, discovering the details of their life cycle and learning the links Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, exploring both its Prato Fiorito M. Calanna Grotta M.Intraleo Fiera MILO (every day along Via De Benedictis from 7.30 am until 2.00 pm). The colorful stalls of fresh with the natural environment. There is also a dedicated exhibition naturalistic and historical-anthropological aspects. Intraleo Ponte dei La Montagnola fruits, vegetables and seasonal products are iconic in terms of colors and fragrances. Also space for the silkworm and an exhibition called the "colors of nature". Saraceni M.Fontanelle M. Zoccolaro M. Turchio M.Scavo (+39) 095 789 0768 • (+39) 347 041 5868 (+39) 095 789 0768 M.Nero 6 Faggio della Torre the fish stalls represent a typically Sicilian beauty that few can exhibit in the world. 5 Rocca Piano Archirafi www.casadellefarfallemonteserra.it www.museodelletna.it M.Denza M.Nero degli M. Calcarazzi dell’acqua Zappini ETNA For a sweet break you absolutely need to try the typical sweets; almond pastries, “giuggiu- TAGS: Butterfly House, Nature, Park, Family TAGS: Museum, Etna, Lava, Volcano Rif.Carpinteri SUD Grotta dei Rif.Santa tre livelli Barbara M. Monaco lena”, cassata siracusana, buccellati, totò siracusani and cuccìa, the famous dessert of Saint Grotta Case Mirio Giardino S.Barbara 7 M.ti Silvestri SP92 Lucia’s celebration. You can find all of these right in the streets of Ortigia. 40 minutes from Catania Botanico Grotta ZAFFERANA SS114 M. Serra Cassone ETNEA 8 M. Vetore Pizzuta Etna 7 Calvarina M. Arcimis Caseificio Borderi www.caseificioborderi.eu (+39) 329 985 2500 M. Salto del Cane Santa Venerina The highest active volcano in Europe M. Gemmellaro Via Emmanuele De Benedectis, 6 - Siracusa M. Parmentelli SP92 Rif.Salto Simeto Rif. M. Gemmellaro del Cane Mangano Rifugio During the visit to Ortigia a stop to this

ume M. Manfre' M. Po i M. Grosso dairy shop is a must. All the cheeses at F M. Manfre' M. Ardicazzi A18 Pozzillo SS121 Rif. Monte Grosso the Borderi shop is handmade according M. Sona Rif. Le Ginestre M. Cicirello Pisano Linera to the tradition. Only at the time of M. Concilio M. Albero Guardia M. Elici M. Ilice tasting one realizes the importance of ADRANO M. Rinazzi Fleri Stazzo these slow and time-honored procedu- M. Mazzo M. S.Leo res, which enhance the experience of SS575 SS284 Grotta S. Maria taste and all the other senses. della Catanese M. Gorna Monterosso Ammalati M.Arso M.Gervasi M. Serra Mount Etna, with its 3330 m offers many opportunities to hikers of every degree of Pizzuta Santa Tecla expertise. The “Pista Altomontana”, which winds along three different mountainsi- BIANCAVILLA M. Nocilla RAGALNA Sede del M.Peloso Parco Dell’Etna des and it’s practicable on foot, by bike and on horseback, is an ideal starting point Parco RISERVA NATURALE Hai un’attività? Diventa partner! Simeto NICOLOSI Monte 8 for briefs and long hikes with even one or two nights out in the shelters you encoun- Troina 14 ORIENTATA LA TIMPA Ferrovia Circumetnea M. Rossi ume AST M. Serra i 10 13 ter along the path. From the same itinerary you can reach the area of the Shelter and F 9 6 Acireale S. MARIA PEDARA Aci Catena the Cave of Santa Barbara, the ”Monti De Fiore” (generated during 1974 eruption) TRECASTAGNI DI LICODIA VIAGRANDE and the “Grotta dei Lamponi” (eruption 1614/1624). Mompilieri

Santuario Aci Bonaccorsi SS121 Madonna The “Schiena dell'Asino” and “Serracozzo” itineraries offer a surprising view of the della Sciara Edicole “Valle del Bove”, while the “Monti Sartorius” and the “Monte Nero” itineraries Votive SS114 wind along interesting and fascinating volcanic formations. 5 .it SS121 BELPASSO A18 PARTNERS CLOSED REFUGE The most coveted excursion is the ascent to the Summit Craters, a tour full of 12 Paterno' PATHWAY LAVA TUBE wonders that has always enchanted visitors of all ages, leaving beautiful memories Tremestieri San Giovanni Con il patrocinio di: San Pietro Etneo Valverde Capo Mulini POINT OF INTEREST MUSEUM/MONUMENT of the highest active volcano in Europe! Camporotondo Clarenza La Punta Mascalucia AREA MARINA MONUMENTAL TREE MUD VOLCANOES Salinelle Etneo 4 San Gregorio PROTETTA ISOLE CICLOPI dello Stadio di Catania PICNIC AREA HIGHWAY Gravina di REFUGE BUS STOP Parco Comune di Comune di Comune di Comune di Comune di Comune di Comune di Comune di Ferrovia Catania 11 Riserva Dell’Etna Ragalna Linguaglossa Randazzo Nicolosi Castiglione di Sicilia Pedara Biancavilla Zafferana etnea Circumetnea E45 Micio Conti Aci Castello EQUIPPED REFUGE  etnawalk.it Castello San Giovanni S. Agata di Aci • Parco dell'Etna: (+39) 095821111  My Etna Map: the map of Etna Galermo Li Battiati ì Salinelle di Timpa della • Corpo Forestale: 1515 San Biagio volcano and its surrondings with Piano Tavola Leucatia • Soccorso Alpino Guardia di Finanza: (+39) 334 9510149  all the touristic informations for  1 Grotta • Parco Fluviale Alcantara: (+39) 0942984059 every type of visitor. Petralia • Area Marina Protetta Isole Ciclopi: (+39) 095 711 7322   E45 • Riserva Naturale Orientata Fiumefreddo: (+39) 095 776 9024  • • Photo/Video tour for photographers, camera crew, documentary lmmakers and reporters. Parco • Riserva Naturale Orientata La Timpa: (+39) 095 883 8170  Gioeni  Video - Photographic archivie and Fine Art Prints. CATANIA • Ferrovia Circumetnea: (+39) 095541250   Misterbianco ì