Stromboli Island

Dramatic Stromboli, in permanent eruption, is the most spectacular and captivating of the Aeolian islands.
The island is just the tip of a vast underwater volcano. It is Europe’s only permanently active volcano, offering a stunning spectacle of lava flow, known as “Sciara del Fuoco”. The word “Sciara” comes from the Arabic “Sharia” meaning “street”, thus “Sciara del Fuoco” means “The street of fire”. Stromboli’s fireworks and “street of fire” are a must-see after sunset.
Stromboli has a primordial beauty, but life here is tough. There are no roads across the island, food and drinking water have to be ferried in. Electricity came late to the settlements of Stromboli. When the sea goes wild, the island is completely cut off. Moreover there is the constant possibility of an eruption.
Despite its menacing appearance and rough nature, you will appreciate Stroboli’s languid pace, the black beaches and the trekking paths. Climbing to the top of Stromboli is a not-to-be-missed experience for nature lovers.
Stromboli’s black sandy beaches are the best in the archipelago. “Ficogrande” is the most accessible and popular. “Piscità” and “Forgia Vecchia” beaches are worth exploring too.
A sight worth seeing in Stromboli is the “Red House” where Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini lived while filming the movie “Stromboli terra di Dio” in 1949. Their love affair provoked a scandal.
Boat excursions, which are not dangerous, offer stunning views of the island.