Mount Etna
The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

šŸ“œ Smoke almost constantly rises from this stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily near Messina and Catania.
It's the tallest mountain in Italy below the Alps, and the largest active volcano in Europe.

Why Go

šŸŒ‹ Witness frequent eruptions and lava flows
šŸš¶ Explore pocked summit craters and cinder cones
šŸŒæ Discover diverse plant and animal life supported by lava deposits
šŸŽ¬ See where Star Wars Episode III lava footage was filmed

Why Avoid

āš ļø Volcanic activity can be unpredictable and dangerous

Tips

šŸš— Reach via Provincial Road 120 from Belpasso
šŸš¶ Easy to medium difficulty paths for hiking
šŸ‘€ Enjoy views from Belpasso, 13 miles from summit

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