Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

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Mount Etna, rising to around 3,350 metres on the eastern coast of Sicily, is Europe's tallest and most active volcano — and one of the most visited natural landmarks on the continent. The volcano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its near-continuous eruptive activity and the unique landscapes it has shaped over millennia, from dramatic lava fields to fertile lower slopes carpeted in vineyards and citrus groves. Hikers and trekkers come to explore its craters and ash-dusted summit, while the surrounding Etna Park offers trails through ancient lava flows, pine forests, and distinctive volcanic terrain. The area also draws food and wine lovers, as Etna's mineral-rich soils produce some of Sicily's most acclaimed wines.