Emerging from the horizon this conic island known centuries ago as the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean” because of its volcano and strategic position between mainland and the islands captivates European celebrities with its wilderness. Its always active black volcano does not disappoint them. Houses painted in pure white sporting colourful gardens and black beaches unfold beautifully. Unluckily Stromboli lacks appropriate services. It stays unreachable in bad weather, drinkable water is saved for it comes from the mainland and light from generators leave most streets dark. No roads sweep across the island. Its volcano is scaring for its looming eruptions and an income source for tourism industry leading climbers to it nightly. Boats dock at Porto Scari. Uphill are San Bartolo, San Vincenzo and Scari composing Stromboli. To visit the crater you have to go along the waterfront road.
What to See and Do
One of the wondrous activities on Stromboli is sunbathing on the expanse of black beaches considered the prettiest of the islands. Other sandy beaches lie to the north. Ficogrande features a stretch of black sand and rocky bathing beach and the Strombolicchio, the vestiges of the original volcano. The 40,000-year-old Stromboli, the youngest on these islands, ejects lava daily. Its activity is called by experts Strombolian activity. In 2002 it created a mini tsunami destroying the lowest houses, a “rain” of rocks on Ginostra in 2003 and two craters in 2007. Lava comes down the Sciara del Fuoco, therefore Stromboli and Ginostra are not endangered. The 1930 eruption horrified its population making it decrease from 5000 to 400. Because of its activity it has been ordered that climbers cannot ascend without a guide or in groups bigger than 20 members. Magmatrek on Via Vittorio Emanuele organizes ascents to the crater with guides in different languages with reservations. AGAI on Via Pola is the volcano’s information office which sets up tours with booking. Ascents start at about 5 pm to get to the top at sunset and relish the rewarding panorama of sundown and red flames. You can even eat up there before coming down. If you have no suitable shoe wearing, warm clothes, torches, water or food, Totem Trekking supplies everything. Because of dust specs are a need. An excursion which is allowed without a guide is ascending up to 400 m. From there you can observe the incandescent red Sciara del Fuoco and the explosions taking place twice or three times an hour announced by a roar of gases. Another way to observe the volcano well is by visiting the Osservatiorio di Punta Labronzo. Trips around the island and night boat trips are organized by Società Navigazione Pippo (Via Roma) and Antonio Cacetta (Vico Salina ) to view the Sciara del Fuoco from another point of view. If you wish to dive la Sirenetta Diving Center gives courses.
Where to Eat
Ritrovo Ingrid (Piazza San Vincenzo) offers good breakfast, pizza and affords a precious terrace with view. La Lampara (Via Vittorio Emanuele) prepares excellent pizza and recommendable seafood to savour under its terrace climbed by vines. L’Osservatorio is perfect for eating pizza, pasta, fish and seafood and observing the volcano. It is a 20-minute walking distance. Punta Lena on Via Marina focuses on fish and grilled vegetables. You arrive at it walking towards the volcano. From its terrace you can admire the Strombolicchio. Ai Gechi (Vico Salina at Porto Scari) is a typical Aeolian house with a terrace where dishes are served. Lighted by ship lamps, it is chosen for its typical good dishes with a contemporary touch. La Tartana is a bar-cum-disco-cum restaurant offering à la carte menu and a terrace with seaviews where music sounds nightly. La Locanda del Barbablù (Via Vittorio Emanuele) features no menu for it varies according to the chef. Reservations are needed. For a drink and snacks the bars are mostly located at the port
How to Get to/around /away
BY FERRY OR HYDROFOIL: from Lipari there are ferries (length: 4 hours) and hydrofoils (length:1 ½ hours). Ustica Lines and Siremar are situated at the port. Services are not regular in the wintertime and bad weather. BY SCOOTER: Motonautica Mandarano hires scoote
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