Mount Etna
Mount Etna from Giardini Naxos
Europe’s highest active volcano is about an hour’s drive away.
South side and north side
South side
Rifugio Sapienza and the Silvestri craters, starting point of the cable car: about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
North side
Piano Provenzana above Linguaglossa: closer and surrounded by forest, about 1 hour.
How to visit
Guided tour
The best way to reach the higher areas safely and explore lava caves and flows.
On your own
Drive up to the refuges and walk around the extinct craters.
What to bring
Clothing
Hiking shoes and a jacket: it is cool at altitude even in summer.
Water and protection
Water, sunscreen and sunglasses.
When to go
Spring and autumn
Ideal weather for hiking.
Winter
Snowy landscapes and, in some periods, skiing on the volcano.
The sea of Naxos is waiting
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