Stromboli is one of the most dramatic and captivating islands in the Mediterranean, a perfect volcanic cone rising straight from the sea off the northern coast of Sicily. Home to one of the world’s few continuously active volcanoes, it offers a truly elemental spectacle found almost nowhere else on earth.
The island’s volcano erupts gently but almost constantly, sending glowing bursts of lava into the night sky in a display that has drawn travellers for centuries. Watching these eruptions from the deck at dusk, as the fiery flashes light the darkness, is one of the great experiences of any Mediterranean cruise.
Below the volcano, a small community of whitewashed houses clusters along the black volcanic shore, offering a handful of restaurants and a wonderfully remote, timeless atmosphere. The clear surrounding water and dramatic black beaches invite swimming beneath the smoking summit.
With its constant eruptions, dramatic scenery and remote charm, Stromboli is an unforgettable highlight of the Aeolian Islands. Guests can anchor beneath the glowing volcano, swim from black-sand shores and witness one of nature’s most spectacular displays.
