Island of Stromboli
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Municipality: Lípari
Communications
Shipping links with Milazzo, Naples and Lipari; hydrofoils to Milazzo.
Location and importance
Stromboli, the Isola di Fuoco (Island of Fire) in the extreme northeast of the Aeolian Islands is famous for the fact that it has the only still active volcano on the archipelago - the mountain known as the "Torch of the Sea" which, since time immemorial, has acted as a giant lighthouse to guide sailors at night.
Communications
Shipping links with Milazzo, Naples and Lipari; hydrofoils to Milazzo.
Location and importance
Stromboli, the Isola di Fuoco (Island of Fire) in the extreme northeast of the Aeolian Islands is famous for the fact that it has the only still active volcano on the archipelago - the mountain known as the "Torch of the Sea" which, since time immemorial, has acted as a giant lighthouse to guide sailors at night.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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Vegetation
In stark contrast to the black wall of the Sciara del Fuoco the eastern side of the island is covered in lush vegetation; on the higher ground there is macchia, and lower down palm trees, groves of citrus fruits, other fruit-trees and Malvasier grapes.
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The volcanic isle of Strombolicchio.
