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Foothills of Etna
Mount Etna is an awe-inspiring
sight and one of the world’s most active volcanos. It lies on
the East side of the island between the city of Catania and
the resort of Taormina. It is the highest volcano in Europe
and is constantly changing shape as it regularly vents and
erupts. The mountain’s fertile lower slopes are host to the
most varied vegetation on the island including palm trees,
prickly pears and agaves along with an abundance of citrus and
olive trees. The area is also famous for producing first-class
wines. Among the small villages clinging to the foothills of
the mountain and well worth visiting are Zafferana Etnea,
Randazzo and the gorge of Alcantara.
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