Sicily

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    Spectacular eruptions from Mount Etna

    Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, has erupted, sending spectacular plumes of ash and lava high into the air over Sicily. Activity was first recorded at the site on Sunday evening, following a magnitude 2.7 earthquake, and before long,

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    Exploring the hidden gems of Sicily

    Sicily, the largest of all the Mediterranean islands, has a rich and storied history. From some wonderfully preserved ruins like the Valley of the Temples, to the rumbling Mount Etna, the island's attractions are far from a secret.

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    A house for the price of an espresso... Is this real life?

    Want to buy a house, but don't have the money? Well, you're in luck... You can buy a house on southern Italy's beautiful island of Sicily for less than the cost of an espresso. Sambuca, a hilltop town with views over the

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    Watch: Mount Etna erupts overnight

    Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, erupted recently, sending a tower of bright lava into the sky. This was the first eruption of 2017 for Europe's most active volcano. See also: Man escapes Etna eruption on skis See also: The ten

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    Best beach holidays for 2017

    If 2016 was the year of the city break, 2017 is the year of the beach holiday. It's the number one type of trip that Brits are taking this year. SEE ALSO: Europe's best alternative beaches to the Mediterranean SEE ALSO: Ten private

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    Strange footage shows ultra-localised rain storm in Sicily

    Footage has emerged from Palermo, Sicily that appears to shows the strange phenomenon of ultra-localised rain. The video, on 17 September, shows people stopping to observe an apparent rain storm that is only taking place over a tiny area of

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    Visit the Sicilian village that's built inside a cave (video)

    It can be a nightmare trying to find your way around a new city, but what might be even harder is trying to find a village tucked away into the side of a mountain. One ancient village in Sicily is nestled into a cave that has been created by the

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