Stromboli, Active volcano on Aeolian island, Italy
Stromboli is an active volcano on an island of the Aeolian archipelago in Italy. The cone rises 926 meters above sea level and extends roughly 1000 meters below the surface of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
For more than 2000 years the volcano has erupted continuously, making it one of the most persistent in the world. A particularly strong explosion in 1907 damaged windows in surrounding settlements and forced residents to evacuate temporarily.
The local nickname ‚Lighthouse of the Mediterranean' refers to the nightly glow from eruptions that sailors can see from far away. Since ancient times, fishermen and travelers noticed the red light from the crater and used it to find their way.
Guided hikes to the crater usually start in late afternoon and take about six hours round trip. Sturdy shoes, warm clothing, and a flashlight are necessary, as the climb is physically demanding.
Roughly every twenty minutes the crater hurls rock fragments, ash, and glowing lava pieces into the air. This regular activity makes nighttime observations especially memorable, as the light from eruptions colors the sky.
Location: Lipari
Part of: Aeolian Islands
Address: Stromboli, Lipari, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy
GPS coordinates: 38.79303,15.21085
Latest update: December 4, 2025 14:20
Sicily combines Greek temples, Roman mosaics, and Norman churches on an island at the crossroads of Europe and Africa. The archaeological sites document over two thousand years of history, from the Doric columns in Agrigento to the Byzantine domes in Palermo. This collection includes the Temple of Concordia, whose preserved structure ranks among the finest examples of Greek architecture outside Greece, and the Villa Romana del Casale with its extensive fourth-century floor mosaics. The region also offers natural sites such as the active volcano Mount Etna and coastal reserves like Zingaro. Palermo displays multiple eras simultaneously, from the medieval Palazzo dei Normanni to the nineteenth-century Teatro Massimo. Syracuse preserves its ancient past on the island of Ortigia and in the Necropolis of Pantalica, while towns such as Modica and Cefalù present medieval old quarters and Norman cathedrals. The Aeolian Islands complement the mainland with volcanic landscapes and the active Stromboli.
This collection brings together active volcanoes located on multiple continents, from Cotopaxi in the Ecuadorian Andes to Mount Fuji in Japan, including Vesuvius in Italy and Mauna Loa in Hawaii. Each site demonstrates different geological processes: stratovolcanoes like Mount Saint Helens and Etna produce explosive eruptions, while Hawaiian shield volcanoes generate flowing lava that can travel long distances. The selection also includes sites that have marked history through their destructive power, such as Krakatoa, whose 1883 eruption caused tens of thousands of casualties, or Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79. Other volcanoes like Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull have recently shown their ability to disrupt human activities globally. These locations offer insight into how volcanic activity shapes landscapes and influences nearby populations.
Aeolian Islands
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Mount Stromboli
345 m
Lipari Cathedral
42.5 km
Castello di Lipari
42.4 km
Monte Fossa delle Felci
41.2 km
Strombolicchio Lighthouse
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Riserva naturale Le Montagne delle Felci e dei Porri
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Maria Santissima della Catena
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Coral beach
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San Cristoforo
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Santa Marina
39.3 km
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata
42.5 km
Sant'Antonio di Padova
42.3 km
Santa Maria Addolorata
39.2 km
Riserva naturale orientata Isola di Stromboli e Strombolicchio
516 m
Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
42.4 km
Riserva naturale orientata/integrale Isola di Panarea e scogli viciniori
21.4 km
Spiaggia Bianca
39.2 km
Ficogrande
2.8 km
Punta Lingua lighthouse
41 km
Spiaggia lunga
2.3 km
Chiesa di San Vincenzo
2.6 km
Spiaggia Forgia Vecchia
1.9 km
Spiaggia Scari
2.8 km
Stromboli Port
2.5 km
Scalo Balordi
2.6 km
Spiaggia Puntalena
2.9 km
Spiagga della Papesca
39 kmReviews
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