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Etna’s best outlet into the sea is in the area of the Timpe. From here, in some panoramic viewpoints it is possible to observe the open sea with a panorama that extends past 180°. And on clear days, the Ionian coast of Calabria can be seen, too.
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Acireale is the birthplace of the Sicilian granita. In fact, this is one of the few places in Sicily where lots of snow and ice was possible during the winter, which were stored in iceboxes dug into the rock then distributed during the summer with carts. The ice was flavoured with sugar and one of the most abundant fruits in this part of Sicily, the lemon. So make the most of a visit to Acireale and taste the authentic flavour of the Sicilian granita
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You will find several places and viewpoints along the cliffs of the Timpe. In these areas shaped by time and the movement of the earth, you can see many lava flows emerging along the roads. Try placing your hands on them and you will feel the accumulated heat that they emanate, during the day and at night, even during the coldest times of the year.
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There is nothing more powerful than the stormy sea. If you are lucky, go to the edge of the timpa during a storm coming from the east and you will hear the real power of the sea, so intense that the ground beneath you vibrates, too.
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The Timpe are one of the Etnean places where you can appreciate the characteristic scent of the sea, especially when the sea breeze rises around lunchtime. Take a deep breath and enjoy.
