Vulcano

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Vulcano

State: ME - Area: Aeolian Islands

Vulcano is the island that perhaps best expresses a perfect balance between nature and human settlement: human interventions have simply shaped and enhanced what nature offered.
Vulcano is the spa island thanks to Thermal Mud Pools, Thermal Waters and Sulphurous Waters.
Splendid coves, picturesque stacks and black sand beaches make Vulcano one of the most characteristic and loved islands in the Mediterranean.
The Volcano dominates the island, watches over it, and is heir of the mythological charm conferred on it by the Greeks and Romans.

What is the best time to visit Vulcano?

Vulcano can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Vulcano during the year.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Vulcano

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Vulcano

Vulcano: the mouth of hell
In the Middle Ages various legends rised on Aeolian Islands: one of these sees Vulcan the place where souls of damned burn.
Vulcan and the god Hephaestus
Vulcano island, starting with its name, is closely linked to myth of god Hephaestus, identified by Romans with the god Vulcan.
Vulcan and the myth of Osiris
The myth of Osiris, the Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead, is closely connected to the island of Vulcan.
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