On the slopes of Etna, on a historical lava flow, rare sub-tropical plants integrate harmoniously with the flora of Mediterranean woodland.
The Parco Paternò del Toscano stretches for about 3 hectares and offers a unique landscape thanks to its aesthetic harmony and its botanic elements. Its style is natural. The landscape twists and turns on an ancient lava flow with many different levels which create contrasting open spaces and secret corners. Some plants have been declared monumental and the garden has been placed under the care of the Sicilian Region Cultural Heritage Department. In the garden there are two distinct areas to enjoy: the sub-tropical flora and Mediterranean wood.
The park was created by Ettore Paternò del Toscano, a passionate "gardener" as he liked to call himself. He designed more than 60 gardens in various countries, all with his unmistakable touch. Over the years, the Paternò del Toscano garden has been a destination for many visitors and has also been admired by famous landscape architects and botanists from all over the world.
