Ancient Greek and Roman mythology painted Mount Etna as the home of Vulcan, God of Fire. While eerie one eyed monster Cyclops was whispered to have created his mighty weapons in the crater below. While mountaineering up Europe’s highest active volcano visitors can feel the mythological past and uncertain future of the crater steam up from the gurgling lava below. Pristine skiing conditions in the winter and scenic forest trails in the summer will provide you and your friends Mount Etna excitement all year round. But if climbing is your desire, be sure to check out Mount Etna’s view when you breathlessly reach the top. Stunning views of Sicily and the Gulf of Augusta abound as you feel on top of the world. On your way down don’t forget to observe the orange and blackish lava gently flowing down the mountainside, one of nature’s most remarkable sites. But don’t get too close, your feet will be feeling the heat!