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  • rofly
    Durham, NC31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was my first active volcano experience (besides Hawaii from afar), and it blew me away! I definitely plan to return, and to seek out other volcanoes as well. One of the most amazing things I have ever seen, and I've seen A LOT!

    Ideally, you should spend at least 2 nights on the island to maximize the chances of seeing the eruption in case the craters are obscured by clouds one night. I inquired with Magmatrek when I arrived at the end of October, and they were sold out that night, and only had 1 spot available for the next night (which I took). So, plan ahead.

    I think most reviews don't emphasize how amazing the volcano is even during the day! Seeing the rocks tumble down into the sea is mesmerizing. I wish I had arrived to the 290m viewpoint earlier, at least 1 hour before sunset!

    I would recommend doing both the hiking group tour to 400m *and* going up by yourself to 290m (or wherever you feel like stopping - there are other places you can stop at, like the Observatory, but the higher you go the better the views will be, although even the "worst" are unbelievable). This way, you can get the pros of both the group and independent experience.

    Pros of a tour: you get as close as possible (400m altitude), and you get some cool information along the way. Cons: you can't customize the experience; for example if you're seeking a quiet, contemplative experience like I was, that's not possible in a group of 20 people. If you want to arrive earlier or stay for longer, or hike faster/slower, you cannot do that, and for many this is a once in a lifetime experience that I would not recommend short-changing.

    Pros of going alone: the main advantage for me is that you can spend more time at the top (arrive earlier, and can stay as long as you want, provided you have snacks, drinks, and WARM windproof CLOTHES). But you can only get to 290m, which is still very impressive but measurably less so than the 400m. The 290m viewpoint is still not completely serene, but you have more freedom to move around, go higher or lower, stay longer, etc. If you value solitude, this is an unforgettable experience, especially since during a full moon you can walk down the volcano without a light for the most part.

    If I were to pick one experience vs. the other, I'm not sure which I would pick! They're both awesome in their own unique way. To get the advantages of both in one epic trip, I would definitely hire a private guide in order to arrive to 400m earlier in the day, and hopefully have the freedom to stay a bit longer than the other tour groups. That would give you the best experience possible, especially if enjoying this majestic natural experience in (relative) tranquility is important to you.
    Written January 24, 2024
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  • Jon B
    Stavanger Municipality, Norway121 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We walked by and dropped in. It is small but it is very good. Here you find everything about the vulcano and recent eruptions. Don't miss it!
    Written October 11, 2019
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  • OLDGIT71
    Horsham, UK1,026 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stromboli - An intriguing island. You are delivered to the green side and could almost wonder where the volcano is -did I see a little glow of red up at the top in the undergrowth? The small town is quite interesting but mostly given over to routes to the top but there are some interesting buildings and alleyways. The black beach of volcanic sand with its coloured boats is just waiting to be photographed. When the boat takes you round the back, everything changes. This is a volcano with screes running from the peak down into the sea and flashes of light coming from the crater at the top. As darkness descends it becomes more dramatics with mini-eruptions every ten minutes or so. It’s not always like this - there can be violent eruptions, hence the screes. But not when we visited. The boat trip back to Vulcano where we were staying was a two hour drag in the cold but, hey, this was a real live working volcano. Strombolicchio - The boat took us on a little side excursion to the Stromboli trip to use up some time before dusk fell and we repaired to see the volcano doing little eruptions every ten minutes or so. You can’t set foot on the rock (it would be extremely hazardous; just look at the photos) but it was a little delight to see and, of course, to photograph from every angle
    Written October 5, 2018
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  • Ana L
    Navan, Ireland2,701 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the main beach in Stromboli. Plenty of space, even for bigger groups, and not far from the center of the village.
    Written October 6, 2020
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  • OLDGIT71
    Horsham, UK1,026 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A little baroque gem with lovely plasterwork, some good stained glass and a tastefully decorated (i.e. not at all overdone) ceiling. Well worth stepping inside. Good views of the volcano to be had from just round the corner on the right of the entrance.
    Written October 5, 2018
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  • Ana L
    Navan, Ireland2,701 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Less crowded than Ficogrande. But also smaller, so finding a spot might be difficult. Bring sandals or flipflops.
    Written October 6, 2020
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