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About the guide
Activities
Driver-guideSport, nature and adventure guide
Trekking and mountain guide
Speaking languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese Activity started in
Car
VW Caravelle T4 (9 seater)Air conditioned : YES
Baby seat : YES
Interests centers
Photography, Ecology, Traveling, Reading, Drawing, Trekking, Cycling, Cooking, Skating, Swimming, Eastern Philosophy
Diploma, references, agreements
Geologist and Naturalistic Guide.(Graduated at the University of Catania July 1982)
Member of A.I.G.A.E. (Italian Association Naturalistic Guides)
Services
Ecology, Birdwatching, Wild animals, Excursion / trekking, Mountain
Contact
Contact - Get a quoteWeb site : http://www.etnatao.com
Address : Catania - Etna ITALY
Mobile : +393382197869
Tours
Duration : 1 day
Level :
Medium
Level :
Medium
Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in continental Europe, one of the world’s most active volcanoes and a magic and primordial place.
It rises to a height of over 3300 m. (11.000 feet) above the sea level, its north-south diameter is of 50 km (30 miles), it has four big central craters at its top and more than 200 small craters scattered all around the etnean area.
Visiting Mt. Etna we can often see side by side two different faces of nature: the moony landscape of recent lava flows and, in a surrealistic contrast, extended green areas where the vegetation, after several centuries of struggle, has re-conquered and colonized old lava fields.
The peculiarities of this unique environment stretch from volcanology to tectonics, from geology to botany, from geophysics to ornithology, interlacing with countless myths and thousands of years of recorded human history.
I am a geologist and a naturalistic guide and the excursions I propose tend to emphasize all the facets of Mt. Etna in order to discover “the essence” and the energy of this charming volcano.
In my vision walking is an integral part of the experience of approaching nature and Mt. Etna is a paradise for hiking because of the presence of many trails, from pleasant easy walks to extended hikes.
During an average excursion you will be able to see craters and lava fields of different ages, volcanic bombs, fractures, lava caves, volcano-tectonic valleys (calderas), endemic plants and trees (species that grow exclusively in this area), and some of the animals, birds and insects that have adapted to survive in this rough habitat.
This eco-friendly project is an alternative to the many other touristy excursions with a jeep, it is a true naturalistic excursion with zero impact on the environment, suited for people who feel that a well-balanced approach to nature can be a vehicle of personal growth and a way of harmony.
It rises to a height of over 3300 m. (11.000 feet) above the sea level, its north-south diameter is of 50 km (30 miles), it has four big central craters at its top and more than 200 small craters scattered all around the etnean area.
Visiting Mt. Etna we can often see side by side two different faces of nature: the moony landscape of recent lava flows and, in a surrealistic contrast, extended green areas where the vegetation, after several centuries of struggle, has re-conquered and colonized old lava fields.
The peculiarities of this unique environment stretch from volcanology to tectonics, from geology to botany, from geophysics to ornithology, interlacing with countless myths and thousands of years of recorded human history.
I am a geologist and a naturalistic guide and the excursions I propose tend to emphasize all the facets of Mt. Etna in order to discover “the essence” and the energy of this charming volcano.
In my vision walking is an integral part of the experience of approaching nature and Mt. Etna is a paradise for hiking because of the presence of many trails, from pleasant easy walks to extended hikes.
During an average excursion you will be able to see craters and lava fields of different ages, volcanic bombs, fractures, lava caves, volcano-tectonic valleys (calderas), endemic plants and trees (species that grow exclusively in this area), and some of the animals, birds and insects that have adapted to survive in this rough habitat.
This eco-friendly project is an alternative to the many other touristy excursions with a jeep, it is a true naturalistic excursion with zero impact on the environment, suited for people who feel that a well-balanced approach to nature can be a vehicle of personal growth and a way of harmony.
Activities, services on this tour:
Ecology, Excursion / trekking, Mountain
Ecology, Excursion / trekking, Mountain
Location
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