Stromboli
Island · Messina
Lipari, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy
"The volcanic island of Stromboli has a sizzling, seismic energy with a unique quality of light, captured early in the morning with bathers and boats anchored offshore."
"Stromboli is home to one of the world's most active volcanoes, which can be seen erupting at night. The sight of the volcano under a dome of constellations, with torches of other hikers resembling a pilgrimage, creates a powerful and awe-inspiring experience."
"Where there's smoke, there's Stromboli. The northernmost of Sicily's Aeolian Islands is formed in a telltale cone shape, and its active volcano puffs smoke on a near-constant basis, making a seaborne approach — you can only arrive here via ferry or a pricey helicopter ride — especially thrilling. If you come for the black-sand beaches, bring some swim socks because that sand can get hot in the summertime. Other activities on this low-key outpost include exploring the small main village or taking a nighttime boat ride to see the glowing volcano. Several tour providers offer hikes up the side of the volcano, but it's best not to overestimate your fitness level and tolerance for heat and extreme elevation gain." - Travel + Leisure Editors
