In 183 B.C., a tremendous undersea eruption shook Vulcano. The seafloor at the northern end of the island burst open and torrents of molten lava and rock flowed outward, creating an appendage to the larger island. Just over a century ago, the mountain known as Vulcanello erupted again, this time forming a strange configuration of basaltic sculptures the locals nicknamed the Valley of the Monsters. Cruising in Vulcano ushers you into the rich geological history of the Aeolians and is bound to enthrall as you venture forth to discover the delights of this unique island.
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No moorings are available. Vulcano’s two bays are Porto di Levante and Porto di Ponente. Both are good anchorages depending on the wind direction.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available.
The main town on the island is Vulcano and it has a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. You can arrange for bus or taxicab tours inland to the village of Piano between the two peaks of Mt. Saraceno and La Sommata, and climb to the top of the extinct volcano of Gran Cratere to admire the splendid views and peer inside the deep crater. While not technically volcanically active, like some of its neighbors, Vulcano has its share of hot springs. The Laghetti di Fanghi mud baths and hot springs near Via Provinciale is one of the best thermal gardens on the island. There are excellent bays for snorkeling and swimming on the south side of the island between Punta dei Porci and Porto Bandiera, and between Punto Monaco and Testa Grosso on the northwest side of the island. Spiaggia Sabbie Nere (black-sand beach) is one of the best beaches in the Aeolians.
No facilities for yachts are available.
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