Scalata al Cratere
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GlobetrotterNL83
Greater London, UK913 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Such a disappointment having taken the boat to Volcan to climb the volcano, to get to the start of the trail and find it's closed. This seemed a surprise to quite a few tourists. Wonder if it'll ever be deemed safe enough to reopen.
Written 11 April 2022
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bartos tom
Düsseldorf, Germany4 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
The track to the crater is currently closed - better come here once it is reopened. The gas is very dangerous and can cause serious health issues or even death. There is no option to rent oxygen-masks either.
Written 20 October 2021
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Relaxed_traveller_9
London80 contributions
Sep 2020
Love the simple lift here. its a short hop from the main land so gives you the option to experience island life even just for a few days. Climb the vulcano, hire a buggy to explore the island end to end. Less sophisticated than Panarea or Salina but that is its charm and there are plenty of good restaurants to try - to splash out book the restaurant at the Therasia Resort which is outstanding. The walk to the top of the Vulcano is not as strenuous as on Stomboli but gives an idea of the sheer majesty and uniqueness of these islands
Written 15 February 2021
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Alexander Woywodt
Lancaster, UK278 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
We came here for a day while staying on Salina. We planned to have a mud bath but the therme was closed. Contrary to what the internet says there doesnt seem to be free access out of season. Decided to go for swim on the beach next to the therme but sea was only 50 cm deep and no fun swimming. Took the next ferry back - the whole island doesnt come across as the most inviting place.
Written 25 September 2020
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Chudomoe
Lausanne, Switzerland9 contributions
Sep 2020
Easy walk up, even accessible for non sportive people. But requires a good balance for the walk down, and good shoes. Great for nice pictures and nice open landscape. A must do!
Written 14 September 2020
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D.Zoltán
4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Must-see attraction. Bring enough water (1.5l per person, min.), some kind of hat and don't go up there in a flip-flop, please. In August, with that heavy sun and heat, I don't say it is an easy trip.
Written 3 August 2020
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Dan M
Tel Aviv, Israel14,577 contributions
Sep 2019
The Eolian islands are mostly famous for the Stromboli Volcano which is most of the time active.
In our case we were unlucky as its top was clouded so no amazing red lava by night, but the other Volcano in these islands is this one and it is much more accessible than the Etna.
No need for an expensive cable car, no need for more expensive jeep guided tours, yes you need to climb for 30 minutes or so, according to your fitness level, but then the reward is there.
And for free.
In our case we were unlucky as its top was clouded so no amazing red lava by night, but the other Volcano in these islands is this one and it is much more accessible than the Etna.
No need for an expensive cable car, no need for more expensive jeep guided tours, yes you need to climb for 30 minutes or so, according to your fitness level, but then the reward is there.
And for free.
Written 21 March 2020
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hale_ron
Beverly Hills, California11 contributions
Oct 2019
A charming experience. A small island consisting mostly of the volcano and the seaside village/port. The hike to the rim of the volcano is moderately strenuous
Written 11 December 2019
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Marie V
Copenhagen, Denmark102 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
The volcano is easily accessible all to the top. Therefore, it is an excellent place to give smaller children, a view of a genuine volcano. You don't have to wear trekking boots if you have good trainers or trail running shoes.
Written 23 October 2019
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland22,325 contributions
May 2019
Whoever comes to the island of Vulcano will try to climb up to the 'Gran Cratere' at about 400m asl. Still quite an effort, but nothing in comparison to the 'Scalata' on Stromboli. This tour is very popular,.so expect crowds. Once on top most people though go left to the fumaroles, while to the right one can go the highest spot of the crater rim, circling the whole crater and at the end still go past the fumaroles.
What one is not supposed to do is to go down to the bottom of the crater, about 80m below the rim. Although one can see people in sandals, hiking boots are still recommended. At the start there is a shop, which rents out hiking boots and walking sticks. While on the crater there is no food or water available, so it is best to take some along.
What one is not supposed to do is to go down to the bottom of the crater, about 80m below the rim. Although one can see people in sandals, hiking boots are still recommended. At the start there is a shop, which rents out hiking boots and walking sticks. While on the crater there is no food or water available, so it is best to take some along.
Written 17 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ciao volevo chiederti se è obbligatoria una guida per salire su Vulcano oppure se si può fare da soli pagando la tassa comunale. Grazie Elena
Fabio C
Foligno, Italy435 contributions
Per salire al cratere di Vulcano non è necessaria nessuna guida e non si paga nessuna tassa.
francesca
Lentini, Italy15 contributions
Buona sera, soffrendo un po' di vertigini, ho paura di non poter affrontare la salita, perciò volevo sapere le caratteristiche del percorso. Se il sentiero è stretto o a ridosso di precipizi. Grazie, Francesca
Roby 68
Chiavari, Italy659 contributions
Lascia perdere
Selencav
Milan, Italy62 contributions
Salve vorremmo fare un tour organizzato per salire sul cratere di Vulcano. Potete consigliarmi un agenzia o una guida?
Grazie
Giuseppa
Verona, Italy49 contributions
Per il giro delle Eolie consiglio Imperatore, sul vulcano a Vulcano potete andarci da soli dovete però indossare scarpe da trekking, acqua e uno spolverino per il vento
pietro67Roma
Rome, Italy150 contributions
Buiongiorno, potrei sapere quanto ci vuole dal porto di Vulcano a raggiungere il percorso per la salita al cratere? Grazie mille
Pietro - Roma
Pasquale
Boscoreale, Italy68 contributions
Salve, non è molto distante. Si percorre una strada asfaltata e ci si impiegano circa 10 minuti prima di raggiungere l'ingresso del percorso.
Saluti, Pasquale.
psabrina85
Messina, Italy51 contributions
I cani sono ammessi?
Susanna Leoni
Castelfidardo, Italy590 contributions
E tutto libero e nessuno impedisce di farti salire con il cane ma io,che ho 2 bassotti,te lo sconsiglio soprattutto per ultimo pezzo molto ripido.
Silvia D
Il Gzira, Malta1 contribution
Ciao a tutti! Noi volevamo fare Vulcano e Lipari in un giorno inclusa escursione sul cratere. A vostro parere è fattibile? L’esclusione consigliate di farla al mattino o al pomeriggio? Si può comprarla direttamente sull’isola o dovremmo prenotarla prima? Grazie in anticipo per l’aiuto
mgsxf1
Isola Vulcano, Italy433 contributions
Un giorno per le due isole a mio avviso serve a nulla, non si riesce a vedere bene nessuna delle due.
Sembra una visita alla giapponese: la mattina a Venezia ed al pomeriggio a Firenze
Ciao
viaggiatore372
Rome, Italy24 contributions
Dal porto si raggiunge con qualche mezzo pubblico o si raggiunge a piedi?
Giovanni V
34 contributions
La base della scalata è distante poco più di 1km dal porto basta seguire le indicazioni o chiedere a qualcuno locale. Poi per raggiungere la vetta del cratere vi è un km in salita con punti pericolosi e scivolosi a causa delle pietroline, sarebbe meglio usare degli scarponcini.
Hello,
We are planning to climb the Vulcano Cratere and would like to go up with a guide. Does anyone know what is the best place to book one?
Thanks
HBM1954
Wakefield, UK80 contributions
You don’t need a guide. Just follow the signs from the port to the foot of the volcano and climb. You need sensible footwear, water and a hat if it’s sunny. Go steady and it’s perfectly safe. I’m in my 60s and had no problems.
irchik1p
Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine171 contributions
Подскажите, пожалуйста, пешеходная тропа платная? На карте нанесена касса.
Ono E Deb
13 contributions
Buonasera
Volevo sapere se avete indicazioni di un accompagnatore turistico che ci porti fino al cratere, passeremo una giornata sola a vulcano e ci piacerebbe essere guidati.
Grazie!
Lucia4466 imparare viaggiando
Imperia, Italy1,582 contributions
Ciao,cerco di essere più precisa..magari può essere utile..Chiunque a Vulcano vi può indicare dove inizia la salita al vulcano. Il sentiero è ben segnalato e praticamente impossibile da perdere durante l'escursione. Dall' arrivo dell'aliscafo all'inizio del sentiero direi che possono essere circa 20 minuti di camminata su strada asfaltata praticamente tutta pianeggiante.All' imbarco bisogna andare a sinistra,passare oltre l'Hotel Faraglione(dove si fanno anche i biglietti per gli aliscafi e danno tranquillamente informazioni),proseguire sulla strada esternamente all'abitato e alla fine di questo si inizia la salita che dura circa un'ora,andando tranquilli.Non c'è nessun bisogno di guida..Io sono salita da sola,non ho 20 anni e non sono particolarmente allenata. Certo è una salita ad un cratere quindi bisogna prestare attenzione a dove si mettono i piedi,salire con scarpe adatte(da ginnastica o scarponcini),meglio se si ha un bastone. Io l' ho raccolto prima di iniziare a salire. Su non c'è acqua ed è preferibile evitare le ore più calde.. mi hanno sconsigliato,in quanto donna sola,di salire al tramonto per non essere sorpresa dal buio. Ovviamente,se fate il giro del cratere,dalle solfatare.bisogna fare attenzione a dove tira il vento ed evitare di stare a respirare gli efluvi zolforosi in quanto pericolosi..insomma abbastanza fattibile per chiunque possa camminare in salta e abbia una testa attaccata sul collo
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- Hotels near Scalata al Cratere:
- (0.61 km) Casa Arcada Bed and Breakfast
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- Restaurants near Scalata al Cratere:
- (0.75 km) Il Gelato di Antonio
- (0.77 km) Ristorante La Forgia Maurizio
- (0.94 km) Ficodindia Pane Cunzato e Sapori Eoliani
- (0.99 km) La Bottega di Vulcano
- (1.17 km) MALVASIA Pane Cunzatu & Restaurant