The Nebrodi Mountains – home to some of the finest forests in all of Sicily

Monte Soro and surrounding forests, Nebrodi Mountains, Sicily, Italy

The Nebrodi Mountains were named after the now extinct native deer of Sicily. The tallest peak in the Nebrodi Mountains is that of Mount Soro which rises to a height of 1,817 meters above the sea. The mountains are the home to some of the finest forests in all of Sicily and as such have grown into a popular retreat

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The Madonie Mountains – a home to some of the highest peaks in Sicily

Madonie Mountains, Sicily, Italy

The Madonie Mountains are home to the some of the largest peaks on the island of Sicily. At a height of 1,979 meters above sea level, Pizzo Carbonara is the tallest peak in the mountain range. There are several other notable peaks that can be found in the Madonie Mountains which includes the 1,912 meter tall San Salvatore Mountain and

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The Sicanian Mountains – just one of many Sicilian mountains

Rocca Busambra, Ficuzza, Sicanian Mountains, Sicily, Italy

The Sicanian Mountains (Monti Sicani) are only one of many mountains that can be found throughout the island of Sicily. Long before the arrival of the Phoenicians and later the Greeks, the mountains were home to an ancient tribe known as the Sicanians for which the mountains received their namesake. In Greek mythology, the Sicanian Mountains are mentioned in the

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Mount Etna – the largest active volcano in Europe

Etna, Sicily, Italy

Perhaps one of the most infamous mountains in all of Italy is that Mount Etna. Etna today is an active volcano which can be found along the eastern coastline of Sicily. Known as the largest volcano in Europe that is still active, Etna towers more than 3,329 meters above sea level. It is interesting to note that the height of

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