Mount Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. It is located in the north-east of Sicily and is the result of numerous geological events that have taken place over tens of thousands of years.

Its huge mass faces the Ionian Sea to the east and is bordered on the northern side by the Alcantara river which over time has carved out of the bed of volcanic rock enormous gorges which now form part of the nature reserve of the Gorges of the Alcantara River.

Guided tours of the craters on the summit are available with expert guides in specially-adapted 4x4 buses and off-road vehicles.