Sure, you could eat a pizza in town, but come on – you're on Stromboli! On clear evenings, nothing compares to the full-on views of the volcano's eruptions from l'Osservatorio's panoramic outdoor terrace. From Piscità, 2km west of Stromboli's port, it's a 30-minute uphill trek or a bumpy ride on the free included shuttle (call ahead to be met at Piscità).
L'Osservatorio
Stromboli
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About 300m south of the port, Forgia Vecchia is a long stretch of black pebbles curving around a tranquil bay and backed by the volcano's green slopes.
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The largest of the five islets off Panarea's east coast, Basiluzzo is given over to the cultivation of capers and can only be visited by private boat.