Mt Etna is the most active volcano of the world and one of most sought after inclusion of Italy vacation packages. The skyline of Sicilia is largely dominated by this mountain. The mountain stands 11,000 feet tall and is a potential danger to the eastern coast of the island of Sicilia. The volcano of Mt Etna has had 200 eruptions till date, with the last being in the year 2001. The foot of the volcano has large number of olive groves and vineyard growing over the place. The mountain is also a home for many animals of rare species. The mountain is covered with snow almost all year round. The third tier of the mountain contains a large Spartan wasteland where you can find historic volcanic ash and lava flows. The geological and atmospheric condition of Mt Etna is believed to be similar to that of Mars.

In spite of the threats of the mountain erupting any time, hiking is largely popular here. Mt Etna is a major tourist attraction for its scenic beauty. Every year thousands of tourists and hikers visit Mt Etna to witness history at close proximity. But before climbing this mountain, it is very important that one should check with Catania’s tourist office to find if there is any threat of volcanic eruptions occurring. The office also provides necessary instructions and maps for the convenience of the hikers.

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