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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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La Timpa Natural Reserve

La Timpa natural reserve is located 10 Km far from Catania, and it covers a Ha 225,34 coastal area between Capomolini and Santa Maria degli Ammalati villages.

Opened in 1999 it preserves a unique area that has not been touched by the heavy building activity in the surrounding area. The small village of Santa Maria La Scala has remained an enchanting fishermen centre known for the limpidity and colour of its sea.

The coast is characterised by steep volcanic rocks and among those old mule tracks can be discovered on foot. The flora shows patches of Mediterranean maquis characterised by the carob trees, the broom and the myrtle. In the wildest and inaccessible corners the ivy, the caper and the prickly pear can be found.

Not far from Catania, a peaceful and green reserve that can be reached easily by car or by bus.

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