Etna volcano

The powerful and formidable volcano Etna, the birthplace of giants, cyclops and Olympic gods, has existed for more than 500 thousand years and continues to attract many fans of extreme recreation.

On average, the volcano Etna erupts every three months, and every 150 years lava flows erase from the face of the Earth some nearby village. But this does not in any way frighten the indigenous Sicilians, who very densely inhabit the slopes of Etna, because thanks to the lava ash, the soil here is extremely fertile.

One legend says that giants languish in the bowels of Etna. Having lost the war with the Olympian gods, they are chained, waiting for the moment to break free and avenge their Titan brothers. On the volcano itself lives the god Hephaestus.

Climbing Etna is possible from any side. There are cable cars, daily buses, or excursions on off-road buses. It is also possible to hike, but in this case it is better to hire a guide.