The most famous of all the Aeolian Island’s, Stromboli is known for its volcanic activity, rugged coastline and beautiful scenery. A hike up to Stromboli’s volcanic crater is a unique experience providing the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding trek, with unforgettable views. Eruptions and other volcanic activities can be watched from a few hundred meters away. An alternative way to get an overall view of this spectacular island is by taking an evening boat trip.
The volcano is 924m high and continues down to 2000m below sea-level and is Europe's biggest active volcano after Etna. At night the glow of the red hot lava at its crater can be seen and during the day smoke can be seen rising from its peak. The volcano has been in almost continuous eruption for at least the last 2,000 years, with mild explosive eruptions occurring at intervals of minutes, sometimes hours sending lava and stones down its slopes and into the sea.
There have been more violent eruptions, occurring every few years which have damaged cultivated parts of the island. Larger eruptions occur at intervals of years or decades and the last major eruption was November 2007.