Stromboli Island: 1 - 2 Nights

1-2 Nights: Stromboli

The farthest of the Aeolian Islands from Sicily, the main attraction on Stromboli is the active volcano, and hiking to the cone with a guide is a true adventure. The volcano recently erupted in February and March 2007, with glowing lava rocks and ash spewing into the air and a fast-flowing lava surge coursing into the sea down the Sciara del Fuoco (‘Stream of Fire’),a large horseshoe-shaped depression on the northwestern side of the cone. While a major eruption can of course not be guaranteed, you can still see the incandescent rock pyrotechnics at night. If you don’t wish to hike the volcano, a stay on Stromboli isn’t necessary as evening boat excursions from Panarea and other islands are possible.

The farthest of the Aeolian Islands from Sicily, the main attraction on Stromboli is the active volcano...

To Do on Stromboli

• A daytime hike to the Gran Cratere of the volcano. Be sure to hire a guide.

• A nighttime boat ride to see the natural fireworks created by the great volcano.