Welcome to Vulcano ! Vulcano is a small volcanic island of 21 sq. km. in the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 25 km north of Sicily and is the southernmost of the eight Aeolian islands. With its visibly smoking crater, Vulcano makes an […]
Welcome to Vulcano !
Vulcano is a small volcanic island of 21 sq. km. in the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 25 km north of Sicily and is the southernmost of the eight Aeolian islands. With its visibly smoking crater, Vulcano makes an indelible first impression. The island’s volcanic nature has long been impressing visitors: the ancient Romans believed it to be the chimney of the fire god Vulcan’s workshop, and today it remains famous for its therapeutic and healing properties of its mud baths and hot springs. This island chosen as home by over 700 inhabitants is also the holiday destination of choice for many celebrities. Vulcano has not the typical sites you may find on the other islands.
The first thing you need to do when in Volcano island is taking in the splendid views. Marvel at the sight that spread in front of your eyes. The light is fantastic in the mornings and and evenings and the sunsets are literally to die for !
Experience the Mud Baths
Vulcano is famous for the mud baths and to be fair this is something you would not want to miss. They are said to have incredibly beneficial properties – for example they cure asthma and several skin ailments. You must pay a small fee to get in, but the sulphur smell is overpowering and the recommended time in the mud baths is not more than 1–15 minutes.
Climb up to the Gran Cratere
The Gran Cratere of the Fossa is the mountain that can be seen from the port of Vulcano. Though not very tall (just 400 metres high), its charm is immense, because you have the chance to see a genuine volcano, whose current activity is given by the numerous fumaroles on its summit. The ascent to the Gran Cratere is a walk of around 45 minutes which, if taken slowly, is suitable for everyone . You will forget about the climb as soon as you reach the top. Once the path ends, turn immediately north, towards the port and the island of Lipari: from here you can see all seven magnificent Aeolian Islands above a blue sea like no other.
Welcome to Stromboli ! – Amongst the Most Active Volcanoes on the Planet
Stromboli is an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the north coast of Sicily, containing Mount Stromboli, a very active volcano. It is one of the seven Aeolian Islands, a volcanic arc north of Sicily. About 500 people live permanently on the islandThe volcano has erupted many times and is constantly active with minor eruptions, often visible from many points on the island and from the surrounding sea, giving rise to the island’s nickname “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean”.
Stromboli is a rare natural wonder indeed. Stromboli is one of the world’s only constantly active volcanoes, erupting every 15 to 20 minutes for the past millennia. Each small explosion shoots bursts of magma into the sky and sends rivulets of lava into the sea. There are several different tours which take visitors on a hike up the volcano to the top, where by law, visitors are allowed to remain only for one hour. The hike up the volcano is roughly 3 hours. The best land tours are the ones that leave at sunset, as Stomboli is at its most magnificent seen against the night sky. The hike down is in complete darkness, so bringing a flashlight is recommended.