Sailboat moored in front of the fumaroles of Vulcano, Aeolian Islands
🔥 Volcanic Energy

Vulcano

Natural mud baths, fumaroles and sulfur waters

The island of the volcano that named them all

Vulcano is the first island you encounter departing from Milazzo — and the welcome is unmistakable...

It is here that the Romans believed Vulcan, the god of fire, lived in the depths of the earth...

What to see in Vulcano during a sailing week

  • Vulcano Mud Baths — the natural therapeutic sulfur mud pool
  • Warm Water Bath — underwater thermal springs gushing from the seabed
  • Great Crater Climb — a 1.5 km trek to the edge of the active volcano
  • Black Sands Beach — the most characteristic beach on the island
  • Horse Cave (Grotta del Cavallo) — accessible only by sea, ideal for snorkeling
  • Punta del Roia — spectacular lava formations plunging into the sea

Mooring and Navigation Tips in Vulcano

Vulcano harbor is convenient and well-sheltered. The island is usually the first stop on our itinerary...

Practical advice

After the mud baths, swim in the thermal sea nearby. Warning: sulfur stains fabrics...

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