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Not many people know that Etna, in addition to being one of the tallest in the world, has been on the UNESCO<\/a> World Heritage List since June 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 “The craters, ash, lava flows, lava caves, and depression of the Bove Valley make Mount Etna a prime destination and an important international research center with a long history of influence on volcanology, geology, and other earth science disciplines” also “its notoriety, scientific importance, and cultural and educational values are of worldwide significance.<\/em>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

These are the reasons<\/strong> that led UNESCO <\/strong>to make the Sicilian volcano<\/strong>, a destination for many tourists<\/strong>, a world heritage <\/strong>site.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Etna<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Explore Etna <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The volcano <\/strong>has several mouths <\/strong>scattered at various <\/strong>altitudes, which are easy to access by visitors <\/strong>and researchers <\/strong>and in which excursions <\/a>are conducted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Etna is also <\/strong>an attractive destination <\/strong>for tourists <\/strong>who have one more reason<\/strong> to visit Sicily <\/strong>and the province of Catania<\/a>, where the volcano rises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are planning <\/strong>a Tour <\/strong>to discover Sicily<\/strong>, you absolutely cannot miss<\/strong> the unique scenery that the volcano g<\/strong>ives its visitors.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In particular, we invite <\/strong>you to explore <\/strong>Valle del Bove<\/a>, an enchanting basin located<\/strong> within Etna Park<\/strong>, established in 1987 <\/strong>to protect its landscape <\/strong>and wildlife heritage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you can admire walls up to 1,000 meters<\/strong> high<\/strong>, deep canyons<\/strong>, and the majestic <\/strong>Grotta del Gelo<\/a>, a volcanic cavity <\/strong>that houses a perennial glacier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"etna<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Adventure in the Alcantara Gorge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also of interest <\/strong>are the Alcantara Gorges<\/a>, formed over <\/strong>the centuries <\/strong>by the erosive <\/strong>action of the cold waters<\/strong> of the river <\/strong>of the same name<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we recommend you organize <\/strong>a quad bike excursion<\/strong> or body rafting<\/strong> within the River Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our offers!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Explore the surrounding area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the city of Catania<\/strong>, you will have the opportunity <\/strong>to visit enchanting <\/strong>places within 100 km<\/strong> of the volcano<\/strong>. Admire the beauty <\/strong>of Taormina<\/a>, explore the UNESCO <\/strong>sites of Piazza Armerina<\/a>, Val di Noto<\/a>, and Syracuse<\/a> and Pantalica<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"cosa<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Discover all <\/strong>our unmissable offers <\/strong>and plan your <\/strong>unforgettable trip <\/strong>with us!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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