island
Stromboli
The only Aeolian volcano in permanent activity: the evening climb to the viewpoints is the most memorable excursion in the archipelago.
- The volcano climb
- Sciara del Fuoco
- Ginostra
Trails on Stromboli
Beaches
From the guide
- The Aeolian Islands in a day from Capo d'OrlandoGuide
The Aeolians are the reason many people choose this coast. Day trips work — provided you pick the right island and the right timetable.
- A weekend in the Aeolians: making it all fitGuide
Two nights are enough for a real taste of the archipelago — if you pick one base and don't chase everything.
FAQ about Stromboli
How high can you climb on Stromboli?
The summit has been closed since 2019. Free access reaches 290 metres; from there to the 400-metre viewpoint you climb only with authorised alpine or volcanological guides. The limits change by ordinance with the alert level: always check INGV bulletins before setting out.
Stay in Capo d'Orlando
A base in the centre — and everything else becomes a day trip.
The port for the Aeolians is 45 minutes away, the Nebrodi right behind. Breakfast served early for dawn departures.
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