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The first one in the Etna Park. Mount Etna is not only a volcano - it also has a lot of paths and trekking opportunities. The best ones are the excursions on the summit craters on the south side starting from Rifugio Sapienza in Nicolosi (Catania).

The second park is the Nebrodi Mounts. This is between Messina and Catania. This park is full of forests the most known is the "Bosco di Malabotta". The park is a little less accessible so it's advised to use a four-wheel drive vehicle and take a good map.

The latest park is the park of the Alcantara river. This is a river formed in a lava eruption thousand years ago. The river is walkable.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13333 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11676
When you arrive at Marettimo’s tiny harbour you’ll be greeted by locals offering rooms in fishermen’s houses. To guarantee a bed for the night — and more space — book into the Residence, the island’s only hotel. May and September are sleepy; in July and August the Italians pile over.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11676 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11648
If you can resist the lure of the dazzling crystalline waters a little longer, it is well-worth trudging on another 3km to the next series of bays, which will be less crowded.

A word of warning: it can get painfully hot in July & August, & the path enjoys little shade, so the walk can be torturous without sufficient clothing or litres of water.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11648 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11631 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11631 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11626
If you find yourself in Taormina (which is where most tourists end up) make sure you find the wandering road down to Giardino Pubblico (the public park). As well as stunning flowers and great views out over the sea and Etna, you'll also find many little brick follies round each and every corner, and various bits of war paraphenalia, including a mini-submarine. Bizarre, and fascinating.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11626 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10756
Coming down, although slightly disconcerting as you slide down the ashy slopes, is much quicker. The climb is enlivened by the amazing variety of flora and fauna and of course, the views. It's necessary to have a guide, and trips can be booked from Lipari and the other Aolian islands.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10756