Explore Piano Provenzana
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Take away food
Pizzeria in Linguaglossa with take away and delivery service. View menus here
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Etna Nord by 4x4 bus
Excursion up to 3000m to the astrophysical observatory Pizzi Deneri
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Must-see in Linguaglossa
Discover the secrets of Mount Etna
Welcome to Etna Nord
Piano Provenzana is a touristic area located on the north side of Mount Etna, 18 km above Linguaglossa. Just before Piano Provanzana you find the highest located pine forest in Sicily, the Ragabo forest.
Piano Provanzana offers its visitors a unique view overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina and, in good weather, you can even see Calabria. Mount Etna gives is part of UNESCO.
The Etna eruption of 2002
Among the last great events of Piano Provenzana we remember the 2002 eruption. This eruption is also called by scholars “the perfect eruption”.
On October 27, 2002, the Northeast Rift became active and formed a “bottoniera” of eruptive mouths. From here lava began to flow and quickly transformed the tourist resort of Piano Provenzana into a lava desert. Many years of history were erased in a few hours.
Excursions Etna volcano
Would you like to feel, taste and/or experience the unique atmosphere of the Etna volcano? These are the top 3 excursions we recommend:
Skiing on Mount Etna
In winter, Piano Provenzana becomes a true ski resort. There are 4 ski slopes that offer a unique experience of skiing on an active volcano overlooking the sea.
You are not a skier or snowboarder? No problem! Then be sure to go for a beautiful hike through the snow. Are you with children? Rent a sledge and go for a nice ride.
