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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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In the heart of the Mediterranean, an Island of Passion and Legend

In the nearly perfect triangle that is Sicily - thus called Trinacria by the Greek - the land in the south and east in certainly the most fertile on the island. Catania, Etna, Aeolian Island, Syracuse: names sung by poets, evoking the power of the volcanoes or the luminous glow of sun-splashed stone reflected on the blue Sea.

On foot, slowly, we will take you through those regions, at the top of the volcano Etna and in the heart of an archipelago built of sand and lava: the Aeolian Islands. Volcanoes emerging from the depths of the Tyrrhenian Sea, with names like Stromboli, Lipari, Salina, and Vulcano... land of pumice and obsidian, formed by furious volcanic eruptions. Yet their fiery temper gives birth to a gentle timelessness: villages of fishermen, narrow footpaths tracing the outlines of fields of olive, capers, and grapes... The water has an exceptional purity here and amid an abundance of fish and sea life. In a wonderful landscape, trekking lovers will discover a living flora and fauna.

Our trek :Our trips are for people who want to discover wild and pure nature on foot. Trekking is a perfect way to be imbued with the environment and local culture. We propose you several routes and trails to discover Sicilian volcanos, both for skilled and not skilled people. Two different packages to chose according to your attitude :

Self-guided Trek : This kind of stay, perfect for those who want to travel in their own way, allows you to discover Sicily at your own pace, in couple or with a group of friends without our guides.
Transfers, farms or family-run hotel accomodation, detailed maps are included in this package….

Group Trek:Trek for few people ( 5 to 15 people max), fixed days, with arrangements of transports, meals and guided trekking. Our guides will share their knowledge of culture, history and religion of our region to make you spend holidays in a friendly and relaxing environment.

A full week, to explore East Sicily, the volcano Etna and the Aeolian Islands, the "little sisters" of Sicily.

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