Grotta dei Lamponi is a lava-flow cave on Etna’s northern side, near Castiglione di Sicilia, formed during the volcano’s great 1614–1624 eruption. At approximately 1,750 metres, its principal cave system extends for around 400 metres, though broader geological measurements exceed 700 metres; unstable sections and difficult access mean that entry should only be attempted with appropriate equipment and qualified personnel.
5-star resort on the slopes of Mount Etna, in Castiglione di Sicilia. It’s an excellent choice if you want a combination of golf, spa, wine, nature and easy access to Taormina/Etna. Etna Spa & Wellness — Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, heated hydromassage pool, emotional shower and treatments. Surrounded by Etna vineyards and close to the Etna DOC wine region. 100 rooms and 2 restaurants, with free parking and pet-friendly rooms. Great base for excursions, Gole dell'Alcantara is about 25 minutes away, Piano Provenzana about 30 minutes, and Taormina roughly 38 km away.