Isola Vulcano Travel Guide

 
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  • View from Vulcano on the Eolian Islands
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Things to Do  

Climb the Gran Crater

Climb the Gran Crater, Isola Vulcano

 josephshub Says:  Vulcano is a very interesting island due to its volcanic and post-volcanic phenomena. Its plateau, the widest of the Aeolian Islands, is surrounded by hills, falling towards the seaIn the middle of Vulcano, you can find the Gran Crater or Vulcanic Cone (385 metres) which is... 

nice long walk

nice long walk, Isola Vulcano

 ralfar Says:  if you like walking, you can cross vulcano to the other side of the island from the harbour and you arrive on the coast which faces the Milazzo coast. there you will find a long downhill to a beach, with black sand called spiaggia del asino. perfect for swimming. 

Wrestling in the mud is doctor ordered

Wrestling in the mud is doctor ordered, Isola Vulcano

 marco2005 Says:  I cannot go to Vulcano island without try the experience to dive in the pool of warm mud. You can roll yourself in it (be aware of your eyes) ed emerge from there withened like a ghost or body painted like a prehistorical aborigen.After have been encrusted you have to wash... 

climb the volcano

climb the volcano, Isola Vulcano

 LtMassive Says:  Around 300 m to climb. Be careful of the sun!in the afternoon it's become free to go there.In the top, you must hold your breath to avoid sulfur smoke, and never try to take some yellow rocks (about 100°C). Just cross the sulfur path and enjoy the view 

ON THE BEACH

ON THE BEACH, Isola Vulcano

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WARM ROCKS

WARM ROCKS, Isola Vulcano

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WANDERING AND SHOPPING

WANDERING AND SHOPPING, Isola Vulcano

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THE VOLCANO

THE VOLCANO, Isola Vulcano

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Hotels  

Eros Hotel

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Restaurants  

Ristorante L `APPRODO: How to eat on a Vulcano !

Ristorante L `APPRODO: How to eat on a Vulcano !, Isola Vulcano

 WStat Says:  If you want to savor typical Eolian fare, you are right at l`Approdo.The restaurant lies in a beautiful garden close to Vulcanos mainstreet and offers excellent starters, seafood and meat as well as a selection of delicious Sicilian wine at modest prices. Pasta a la... 

Transportation  

BE AWARE of summer laws

BE AWARE of summer laws, Isola Vulcano

 marco2005 Says:  If you are intended to visit Vulcano island (as well as the others Eolie islands) be aware that in summer time is issued an ordination to limit the vehicular access.This last summer (2005) in the period 1st July - 30th September ONLY the resident locals can access with cars... 

How to get Vulcano

How to get Vulcano, Isola Vulcano

 josephshub Says:  1. Take a bus to Milazzo (from Messina)Milazzo-MessinaBus connections between Milazzo and Messina are operated by the company Giuntabus. The terminal in Messina is in via Terranova, 5 minutes walking from the railway station and the terminal of the buses leaving/coming... 

From Vulcano to Lipari

From Vulcano to Lipari, Isola Vulcano

 josephshub Says:  In Port Levante you can book a local boat to Lipary. It's a good idea to book it before climbing to Vulcano (the climbing takes about 2-3 hours). We asked to put our luggage before climbing, so the 385 to Gran Crater was not so difficult. It not exists the schedule to... 

porto levante,your vulcano main harbour

porto levante,your vulcano main harbour, Isola Vulcano

 cbeaujean Says:  below,website for aliscafi (speed passengers boat)also ferries services:www.siremar.it(slow,but cheaper!) 

Warnings Or Dangers  

The Wind on Vulcano

The Wind on Vulcano, Isola Vulcano

 jeffmartinartist Says:  I don’t have a photo of it but one day on Vulcano the wind came up, and it was so strong that I had trouble standing up in it. The only thing to do was stay inside our room and read for the day. I believe this is not uncommon and the next day was perfect. So my tip is if the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

unique walk

unique walk, Isola Vulcano

 ralfar Says:  the unique walk up to the crater of vulcano is fantastic and not to be missed. the sulphur fumes on the rim somewhat make you nervous,,,,,and you pray that nothing happens when you are up there because you are definitely finished!!! it is like you are standing on a bomb in... 

monsters'valley,lipari and salina

monsters'valley,lipari and salina, Isola Vulcano

 cbeaujean Says:  monster's valley,in the middle of the pic.result of last vulcanello's explosions from 1888 to 1891.sending in the open air the magma,called "bread crust",taking strange looks when falling downat background:lipari and salina.... 

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General Info

General Info, Isola Vulcano

 marco2005 Says:  There are not many information on the net, specifically dedicated at Vulcano island.Try this one (but only italian language) www.isoladivulcano.com, it's full of the useful info we traveller need: how to get there, accomodation, what to do, and so on. 

an island with a so special perfume....

an island with a so special perfume...., Isola Vulcano

 cbeaujean Says:  450 inhabitants...but 20000 in august! a continuous sulphur smell in the whole island... 

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 450 inhabitants...but 20000 in august! a continuous sulphur smell in the whole island... 

 

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Vulcano

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 One island, one road, one smell, but two vulcanos 

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the most dangerous volcano of the archipelago

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 1km from lipari 2 volcanos,one in activity with continuous fumaroles...the most dangerous one in the archipelago: no buildings licenses,but a lot of new buildings!!! no campings in case of urgent... 

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Vulcano Island

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 Vulcano est l'une des Iles eoliennes! C'est une base idéale pour visiter les autres îles. Il y existe des hébergements abordables. Mais l'attraction principale reste le cratêre Vulcano toujours en... 

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Isola Vulcano

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Isola Vulcano. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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VULCANO

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Isola Vulcano. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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