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Active volcanic island off the northern coast of Sicily, Italy
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Vulcano is one of the Aeolian Islands. Famous for its mud baths, the island literally smells like rotten eggs (sulfur). Odor or no odor, it's an interesting place to visit for the traveler interested in geology and hiking, not to mention soaking in some rays on the beaches.
A small sandwich-and-drinks stand a stone's throw from Laghetto di Fanghi.
More fast lunches and drinks. Pick up some bottled water here for your hike up the volcano.
owners Carmelo and Anna Natoli
The seafood is incredible and the owner (born on Lipari) is very gracious and hospitable.
Rates from €38.50, with substantial seasonal variations. On the west coast of the island, a five-minute walk from the dock. They can cart your luggage from the hydrofoil or ferry if you make advance arrangements. Staff speak enough English to get by. May be closed during the winter months. Dinner and breakfast are available on site; nothing special, but acceptable.
Primary access is by boat. The hydrofoil and ferry operators SIREMAR, Liberty Lines, and NGI all connect Vulcano to other points in the Aeolian Islands and to Sicily and the mainland.
Read in the guideIt's a small island, and essentially all points of interest to the visitor can be reached quickly by foot from the dock area. Moped rentals may be available.
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