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Etna: Eruption 08 June 2008 The last sismic events have given the sign of a new Etna's wakening (by now a periodic phenomenon in the last ten years), and the volcanic sand emission over the villages of the north-east Etna's flank. The eruption started on 10th may in the south-east crater, and on 13th may in the Valley of the Leon.

A spectacular lava flow toward the Valley of the Oxen allows a wonderful panorama from Catania hinterland. Lava flow has reached 1350 m s.l., and in the site of the active crater (at 2800 s.l.) some small earthquakes have been noticed. Until now there is no alarm for the people of the neighbourhood, thanks to the low risk of this phenomenon, because the direction of lava is the volcanic desert of the Valley of the Oxen. But nowadays people remember again the dramatic eruptive events of 2002-2003, when the arbitrary fury of nature destroyed and burnt all the tourist facilities. Luckily, this time the volcanic vent is the goal of tourists' curiosity, thanks to the amazing landscape visible from many points of Catania's province. A warning is not to do excursion alone, but with an expert guide to avoid any kind of danger. A suggestion for seeing this wonderful scenario is walking along a hidden path toward Zoccolaro mount, in Zafferana territory. More info... L'Etna in attività Dopo la corta eruzione del 10 Maggio (circa 6 ore), l’Etna ha dato dei segnali più forti e importanti martedì 13 Maggio 2008 provocando, nella stessa giornata, circa una sessantina di scosse sismiche e l’apertura di due fessure ad est del cratere Sud – Est.Il giorno seguente, le fessure hanno dato luogo alla formazione di due colate laviche (da 3.000 mt e 2.900 mt) dirette verso la Valle del Bove.Il 21 maggio la colata lavica si è fermata a quota 2.200 mt, mentre gli avvenimenti sismici continuano a susseguirsi ma con bassa intensità (da 1,1° a 2° della scala Richter ).

More info... Giro d'Italia 2008 The 2008 Giro d'Italia will start from one of Italy's scenic Mediterranean islands, Sicily from the town of Palermo .The race runs from 10th May to 1st June, with a total distance of 3423.8 km.Four time trials in total, one to start and end the race: A Palermo team time trial of 28.5km (stage 1), Pesaro to Urbino TT of 36km (10), a mountain TT to Plan de Corones of 13.8km (16) and a TT to the city renowned for fashion, Milano, on the last day of 23.5km (21). More info...

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Etna challenge by bike

mercoledì, 25 luglio 2007

For everyone willing to challenge himself/herself on a unique track we suggest the tour of Mt Etna by bike.

The whole perimeter of the volcano is 125 Km long. The track glides away crossing small ancient villages, old lava flows and enchanted woods. The scenery is characterized by lovely contrasts in colors that reveals the luxuriant vegetation, the volcanic activity and men’s work.

Sicilians have taken advantages from the mild weather and the fertility of the soil in order to plant vineyards from whom they produce a strong and dark wine, olive groves where often we can find examples of secular trees, the citrus orchards that spread their typical acrid smell associated by all the Sicilians to their land.

Among the villages encountered along the journey: Randazzo a medieval origin little town; Bronte known for its production of pistachio; Zafferana Etnea famous for its delicious honey.

The itinerary is demanding but once arrived at Rifugio Sapienza (1800 mt), the highest point accessible by road bike, you are going to feel proud for having challenged yourself and Mt Etna.

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