Sights in Stromboli
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Stromboli crater
The Stromboli crater was formed only 40,000 years ago and, like a champagne bottle, it is full of gases, which is why it almost constantly launches showers of incandescent lava into the air. The most recent eruptions took place on 27 February 2007, opening two new craters on the summit.
Recent crater activity has made it illegal to attempt to climb the volcano without a guide, and local authorities have limited the number of people allowed to go up in a day. You must book in advance (a day before is usually fine, but allowing a couple is advisable in August), and the limit is 20 people per guide.
You'll meet your guide between 4.30 and 17:30, and start your trek up, reachi…
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Sciara del Fuoco
If you don't fancy going all the way up the volcano, you can go up to 400m, from where you get fabulous views of the Sciara del Fuoco and the explosions at the crater. You're allowed to go to the Sciara on your own, but do bring a torch if you're walking at night. The explosions usually occur every 20 minutes or so and are preceded by a loud belly-roar as gases force the magma into the air. It is incredibly exciting. On a still night the livid red Sciara and exploding cone are dramatically visible.
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Forgia Vecchia
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Ficogrande
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