Greetings from Sicily
Mount Etna from the lemon groves
According to Wikipedia, Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily and is one of the tallest active volcanoes in Europe, and the tallest peak in Italy south of the Alps. Its height however varies depending on eruptions. At present it seems very quiet, though on my previous visit to this region in the late 1980s it looked much more lively. Seen from the orange groves surrounding the B&B where I stayed with my friends, near Taormina, it was a beautiful and impressive sight.
48 Comments
Annie Berger
Unlike you and your friends, Sarah, Steven and I did drive to the top of Mt. Etna last fall, as we knew we wouldn’t return. However, we weren’t lucky enough to see any fruit in the orchards under Etna’s shadow.
Sarah Wilkie
I remember that you went up Etna. I would have liked to but we were only in the area a few days and my friends weren’t especially keen, so as I have been up once before, many years ago, I didn’t press the point. But enjoying these views from our B&B was a real treat!
The Best of Sicily
Sicily is full of surprises, and Etna is definitely one of them! Nice shot 🙂
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you very much 😊
maristravels
Catching up with old friends and feeling instantly at home with your postcard from Sicily, my favourite part of Italy. Although I’ve spent time at the foot of Etna I’ve never had the nerve to go on the mountain, I’m really scared of volcanoes and every time I’m in Türkiye or Naples or anywhere near one I carry the dread around with me. I’ve been showered in ash in Catania and watched the lava flow down the sides of the mountain from Taormina and I’ll settle for that. I shall continue reading the blog posts I’ve missed from your site and although I may not be able to comment on them, you can be sure I will derive great pleasure from the readings. Hope all well with you.
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you for stopping by and leaving such an interesting comment. We didn’t go up Etna on this visit. I had been up with Chris years ago and the friends I’m travelling with, like you, we’re rather wary of it. Anyway there was more than enough to do without that!
Brad M
Very nice photo. We hope to replicate that scene someday.
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you – I hope you make it there!
grandmisadventures
Beautiful picture- like a perfect welcome to a new adventure 🙂
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you Meg, a lovely way to put it 🙂
Tish Farrell
What a magnificently blissful shot, Sarah.
Sarah Wilkie
It was such a relaxing place to stay Trish 🙂
sheetalbravon
Mount Etna reminded me of my geography lesson from school. Then there was no google and certainly no fantastic photo like yours for reference so coming across it on your blog makes it even more special. Happy travels, Sarah. You are like my very own colourful Atlas.🙂
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you for that sweet comment Sheetal 😊 When I see places like this, I often feel that I’m bringing my school geography lessons to life!
Rose
A beautiful shot of Mount Etna. Have a wonderful time, Sarah.
Sarah Wilkie
Thanks so much Rose 😊
Vicki
Lovely view.
I thought Mt Etna had erupted again in late April 2025?
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you Vicki 😊 I think the last ‘proper’ eruption was in February this year.
the eternal traveller
What a great view!
Sarah Wilkie
Thanks 😀 It was great there, and so peaceful!
thehungrytravellers.blog
Lemon, even. Oops.
thehungrytravellers.blog
The classic stratovolcano shape. Lovely shot through the orange groves.
Sarah Wilkie
Classic indeed – thanks Phil (and for the correction to lemon!)
Egídio
Terrific capture!
Sarah Wilkie
Thanks Egido 😀
Teresa
Have a great time Sarah. Wonderful weather 👍
Sarah Wilkie
It is now – we had rain the first afternoon however. Thank you Teresa 😊
Christie
Have a wonderful trip Sarah, everything looks so beautiful!🥰
Sarah Wilkie
It’s lovely here – thanks Christie 😊
restlessjo
Are you and Chris driving? I think there’s a lot to see. It looks beautiful xx
Sarah Wilkie
Chris isn’t with me, I’m with Virtual Tourist friends, and two of them are sharing the driving 😀
restlessjo
I guess he’s missed out, but then he doesn’t go short on treats xx
Anne Sandler
Beautiful Sarah! Volcanos have a mysterious energy.
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you Anne, I think that’s true 😊
Tanja
Beautiful!Enjoy your visit
Sarah Wilkie
Thanks Tanja 😀
Sue
lovely view, I saw Aetna earlier in the year and it still had quite a lot of snow on the low slopes and I certainly didn’t see any lemon groves! Have a lovely trip and many more photographs
Sarah Wilkie
Thanks Sue 😀 There’s snow still near the top but nothing lower.
Sue
Ah, OK!
Monkey's Tale
Didn’t it erupt just recently? You have a wonderful view of it. I stayed in a resort in Catania many years ago and could see it from my window too. Quite the impressive looking volcano. Maggie
Sarah Wilkie
I think you may be right, I’ll have to check. We’re now further south near Syracusa, but can still see it in the distance.
satyam rastogi
So beautiful post 🌅🎸
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you 😀
Marie
Loved Sicily and Taormina. Have a wonderful trip.
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you, I’m really enjoying seeing some new parts of Sicily 😀
Marie
I need to go back.
margaret21
Wonderful. Enjoy your time there.
Sarah Wilkie
Thank you Margaret 😊 Off to Malta tomorrow.