Stromboli, Aeolian islands

A tour of the settled village shows the way of life in the active mountain shadow, many signs mark the paths of escape from a possible tsunami, the last and the fatal one was in 2002. In a conversation with the native, we learned about the “behaviour patterns” of the mountain mound (called ‘cork’) that will result in a volcanic eruption, which can occur once every few days, and at such a time climbing to the mountain is forbidden. Rising towards the possible muzzle, in coordination with a guide, and in particular shoes and clothing.

The spectacular island, which has been ‘starred’ in Odysseus’ voyages in its nine years of voyage in the Mediterranean, is also called the ‘oldest tower in the world’ which the volcanic eruptions that have been active to date have served the navigators of the ancient world as a point of reference from afar.

The recommended docking, to the south of the town, is c. 400 m, at a distance of 70-150 m from the shoreline, in shallow water of 6-12 m in the ground covered with black volcanic dust, free of grass and good grip. In season there are also recommended bindings if there is a typical density of this famous island. Landing to the beach with the dingy, and leaving it on the beach, near the pier to which ferries and a filling station are connected. It should be taken into account that the anchorage is not protected from the development of the swall, and in our second stay, anchored near the small pier, southwest of the dock, by pinning a silky bottom, winds ‘lifted’ waves that made the night anchorage unpleasant.

At nightfall, boats raise anchor and begin a cruise of curious curves towards the west of the island to which they descend, from the summit of the muzzle to the water line, hot lava, a spectacular sight and very unique to the degree of weather permitting. It is recommended to stop engines and listen to the power of nature and to the “licking” of the lava. It is likely that on the deck of the boat will be covered with a thin layer of volcanic dust – do not worry, everything goes down in the rinsing and there are no marks or stains.