EXCURSIONS TO THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS

Vulcano is the first island you meet coming from Milazzo, just 12 miles away. Near the port you are struck, both by the beauty of the place, and by the acrid smell of sulphur which fills the air. This phenomenon, which you soon get used to, is due to the ‘fumaroles’, the venting of steam, sulphur and carbon dioxide at a high temperature from the crater or from cracks in the ground. The fumaroles are a reminder that the volcano is still active.

The ancient Hierà , is the southernmost island of the archipelago . Its area is 21 square kilometers , from the geological point of view is formed by four volcanoes , the only one still active is the Great Crater of Fossa still active in fumarolic stage.

The island takes its name from the considerable volcanic activity that has taken place over thousands of years. Along with Stromboli, it is the only volcano still active in the archipelago, and the youngest (90,000 years compared with the 100,000 years of Stromboli).

Chance to make the tour of the island via sea , admiring , coastline, inlets and caves : in particular the cave of the horse and the pool of Venus

Once on the ground chance to climb the volcano and admire the majesty , or to reach the Vulcanello and the Valley of the Monsters .

Interesting in the port area , fumaroles , hot water and the bay of Black Sand