Some places on Mount Etna reveal the extraordinary scale of the volcano in a single glance. Valle del Bove is certainly one of them: an enormous natural depression on the mountain's eastern slope, surrounded by imposing cliffs and covered by vast expanses of lava.

Visiting Mount Etna with kids can become one of the most memorable experiences of a family holiday in Sicily. Walking near an ancient volcanic crater, observing solidified lava and discovering how the landscape of an active volcano changes over time are extraordinary ways to introduce children to the natural world.

Among the most fascinating and best-known places on Mount Etna's southern slope are the Silvestri Craters and Rifugio Sapienza, two important landmarks for travellers who want to discover volcanic landscapes without necessarily undertaking an excursion towards the mountain's summit.

On the slopes of Mount Etna, where lava flows have shaped the mountain over centuries, lies one of Sicily's most fascinating wine landscapes. Here, among stone terraces, traditional villages, forests and old vineyards, a remarkable winemaking culture has developed in close connection with the volcano.