Tourist Attractions

Mud Baths

Laghetti di Fanghi is where the famous mud baths of the island is located. Situated close to the port on Via Provinciale, the waters are a great cure for rheumatism and skin diseases. These baths are radioactive and you are advised to spend 10-15 minutes in them. It also discolours everything. After getting out of the mud bath you can head to sea nearby. The water is piping hot and it is a good way to wash off all mud off you. The air smells strongly of sulphur and this might cause you some discomfort. The bath is open everyday between April and October between 6:30 am and 8 pm. An admission of 1€ is charged.

The Beaches

Vulcanello

Locally dubbed the volcanic pimple, Vulcanello is located on the northern tip of Vulcano. An underwater eruption in 183 BC formed it. The last time it was active was in 1888 and formed strange lava fountains that the locals at that time called Valle die Mostri or Valley of Monsters. These figurines look like sculptures and now natural formations.

Gelso & Piano

The southern villages of Gelso and Piano are not as developed as northern Vulcano but a visit will be well worth the effort as you will get some spectacular ocean views and also get away from the throngs of tourists. You can take the local bus to get here. Piano, an inland village, is situated between two peaks – Mount Saraceno and La Sommata. You will see a number of summer villas here. Gelso has some nice places to eat and you will also find some comfortable sunbathing spots. Gelso in Italian means mulberry and as they are cultivated here, it lent its name to the village. The most popular beach here is Spiaggia dell'Asino. You can rent hydrocycles, deck chairs and umbrellas can be rented during the summer months. Head to Capo Grillo for the best views from the island.

Alternately you can take a boat ride to Gelso. You can rent boats from Centro Nautico Baia Levante at Porto di Levante or Blob Center Oasy at Porto di Ponente. You could also explore caves and bays around the island on you boat. The rent for each boat ranges anywhere between 50€ and 500€ for the day.

The Gran Cratere

An excursion to the top of Gran Cratere and back will take roughly three hours. Follow Via Piano towards the volcano. There are signs to lead you to the trail that will take you to the top. You should not leave the island without having done this once in a lifetime experience. Not only will you get to see the solidified lava from previous eruptions, you will also get to peek into the peak. You also get the best views of the Aeolian Islans from here. However, you must not spend too much time here as the air is full of toxins.

Nightlife

If you are looking for a nice bar to spend your evening, Ritrovo Remigio is the best place to go. Located on Porto di Levante, it has a terrace where drinks are served. Youlook onto the port from here. Open everyday from 6am to 2am their menu includes delectable pastries and gelato.

Cantine Stevenson on Via Porto di Levante has the best live music in town, ranging from folk to pop to jazz to blues. The former wine cellar of James Stevenson, Cantine Stevenson has more than 600 types of wine are sold here. There is outdoor seating during the summer months and work between noon and 3 am from April to September.