Mount Etna

Mount Etna is a spectacular sight. Located on the east coast of Sicily, this active volcano has been erupting since antiquity and is still going strong today. The volcano is one of Europe’s most active, with frequent eruptions that blanket its slopes with a thick layer of black ash. Take a hike up the volcano’s slopes to get a close-up view of its steaming calderas and cascading lava. Or explore the nearby villages, where locals have been growing grapes and olives for centuries. And don’t forget to sample the distinctive local wines and cuisine, flavoured by the volcanic soil in which they grow.