The largest island in the Mediterranean, a land of sea and sun, Sicily is a wild, friendly and very charming island, as it combines astonishing natural richness and contrasts. The dreamlike landscape of the Aeolian Islands mingles with the snow on Etna summit, while the grounds you are walking on are still hot where lava has been flowing.
If you look for a unique experience...you found it! The volcanoes, first of all Mount Etna, and their activity are deeply connected with the Sicilian culture. So there exists a good infrastructure of streets, paths, trails and skiing areas around it to hike on mt etna and Aeolian islands. So every hiker has good chances, depending on weather and volcanic activity , to day hike on volcano etna to the summit craters of Stromboli and Vulcano. But be careful that the volcanoes are not extinguished at all and even in calm periods they emit gases.
Here you are
the top three trips around Etna mountain and Aeolian islands Volcanoes:
- Tour: From Piano Provenzana (
Linguaglossa) to the Central Crater/the Voragine of Mt. Etna, 3.253m
- Tour: From Vulcano's port to the Gran Cratere, 391m
- Tour: From San Vicenzo to Stromboli's Pizzo, 918m
Sicily hiking tour: Stomboli
Hiking on Stromboli you start from Punta Labronzo. Going up is a bit difficult: the volcanic path is very steep and rocky and breaks under your shoes. The first stop is the “
Sciara del Fuoco”. It is a sort of a vertical pipe where the lava flows down in the sea. From this point onwards be careful that the noise made by the mountain becomes very loud and sometimes the ground shakes . The view is impressive and the sulphuric fumes are strong.
So take a hike!
This walking tour of sicily of medium difficulty
brings you in contact with the most active volcanoes of Europe and the
rich panorama of Sicilian countryside. The good hiker knows to beware of mosquitoes, falling rocks and itchy ivy. With the right guide, adventurers avoid being hurt in the wilderness while enjoying nature.
- You'll need good hiking shoes, snacks and plenty of water.
- You will also need warm clothes because climate is quite cold up there.
- Do not forget to bring a torch too
Follow these simple rules:1.Know your terrain. Plan for the journey by researching information on the area on the web. This website will offer online information about the best season, activities, and even numbers for contacting the guides.
2.You must know your environment. It's best to know which plants and animals in the area should be avoided.
3.It's also important to be aware of weather. Research the weather patterns in your park before the hike.
4.Know what to do in case of an emergency. (If you are with a guide it's not a problem)
5.Be careful about what you pack. (Simple and useful is better than a lot of things to pack)
6.Show respect to nature.
7.Never hike alone. (Or use a gps and a satellite phone)
8.Dress in layers. It's generally better to be a little cool than too hot.
9.Put the slowest hiker in front and pace the group to that person.
10.Take regular breaks. (And observe the landscapes)
11.Make sure that you drink water. In very hot areas dehydration is especially dangerous.
Travel tips for Sicily 
