Activities in Aeolian Islands
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La Sirenetta Diving Club
La Sirenetta Diving Club offers diving courses and accompanied dives.
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Laghetto di Fanghi
Mud-bath enthusiasts should head for the Laghetto di Fanghi, a large mud pit of thick, smelly, sulphurous gloop that has long been considered an excellent treatment for arthritis, rheumatism and skin disorders. Don’t wear your designer swimsuit (you’ll never get the smell out), and be sure to leave your gold chains behind (they will tarnish). Afterwards you can hop into the water at the adjacent beach where acquacalda (hot springs) create a natural jacuzzi effect.
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Amphibia
Contact Amphibia to hire scuba gear for diving in the islands around Panarea. Crossing the narrow channel from the islet of Bottaro (actually nothing more than a protruding rock) to Lisca Bianca, you will notice there is a small white beach on Lisca Bianca's southern side. Proceed left past the beach and continue around the sharp point of the island. Here, at a depth of perhaps 40m or 50m, you will find the wreck of an old English ship that sank in the 19th century.
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Totem Trekking
To undertake the climb up the volcano you will need proper walking shoes and clothing for cold wet weather, a change of T-shirt, a torch and a good supply of water and some food. Worry not if you haven't got any of those and still want to climb. Totem Trekking hires out all the necessary equipment (which is well maintained), and thanks to the limited climbing numbers, there's plenty to go around.
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Vulcania Tour bus
The Vulcania Tour bus transports passengers up and down the steep curves of Gelso (20 minutes). If you are going to either of Gelso's beaches, ask the driver to let you off at the dirt track. Buses from Gelso leave at 11:00, 12:10 and 17:00, picking up passengers from the pier. Boat tours of the island also call in here and are happy to take passengers on a tour.
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Gruppo Trekking Vulcano
Though it's not really necessary since the climb up the volcano is not very tough, you can hire a guide. Contact Gruppo Trekking Vulcano. They organise daily hikes up the volcano as well as other treks, including an ascent of Stromboli (and snorkelling outings. It has a stand by the restaurant Da Maurizio.
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Magmatrek
Magmatrek has experienced, multilingual vulcanological guides that lead regular treks (maximum group size 20) up to the crater every afternoon (per person €28). It can also put together tailor-made treks for individual groups.
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AGAI
Down the steps from Piazzale San Vincenzo is AGAI, the volcano's own information office. Guides take groups of up to 20 people to the crater. Contact the office to make a booking a day before you want to climb.
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Eolie Adventure
Eolie Adventure organises excellent nature hikes on Salina as well as the other islands. If you feel adventurous you can take the wonderful hike to Filicudi, which involves crossing a lava trail.
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Diving Center La Gorgonia
Given the crystal-clear waters, snorkelling and scuba diving are also incredibly popular. For details on courses or hiring equipment, contact Diving Center La Gorgonia.
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Spiaggia Fumarola
Follow the signposts for Spiaggia Fumarola, an isolated spot and a perfect place for a quiet swim, except in July and August, of course, when the ringing of mobile phones is incessant.
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Gruppo di Navigazione Regina
You can take boat tours to the surrounding islands of Lipari (€20 to €40), or arrange a day trip to hike up Stromboli with Gruppo di Navigazione Regina.
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Gioielli del Mare
The proprietor of this outfit organises bus tours around the island in his red transit Ford. Make a booking and wait for a group of 10 people to form.
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Sprint
Scooters (per day €15 to €45), bicycles (€5 to €8) and small motorised cars (€35 to €70) can be rented from Sprint.
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Antonio Bongiorno
Motorcycles and scooters can be hired (per day from €20) in Santa Marina Salina from Antonio Bongiorno.
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Giro dell’Isola
Motorcycles and scooters can be hired (per day from €20) in Rinella from Giro dell’Isola.
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Tesoriero Roberto
Tesoriero Roberto offers all kinds of boat rentals (per day from €65 to €150).
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Nautilus
Nautilus offers all kinds of boat rentals (per day from €65 to €150).
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Nautica Levante
Boats are available for hire from June to August at Nautica Levante.
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Da Massimo/Dolce Vita
Arrange a day trip to hike up Stromboli with Da Massimo/Dolce Vita.
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Da Massimo
You can take excursions from Da Massimo. They also hire boats and dinghies.
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Totem Trekking
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