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Amazing place! If you haven't been there before: go! The energy, the beautiful little roads and buildings, the super friendly people and the amazing nature are so worth discovering and exploring!

I could and should’ve stayed another day as this would have allowed me the boar tour to La Sciara del Fuoco to see the eruptions. The volcano is the highlight of this island of course and it really gives it a special energy. The port and the “lungomare” - coastline - could do with a bit of work; they could be nicer and especially the port is not optimal for the volatile weather conditions, which makes it really difficult for smaller boats to dock and get people on and off the boat. I walked the island and it can be done - just have proper walking shoes and prepare for some elevation, but again, I’m not very fit and could do it. My visit was actually for a shamanic journey, savouring the energy of the island and I would do it again, just hopefully with less rowdy yachters around! I do hope to visit again and see Ginostra and the eruptions from closer. Who knows, maybe even a lighter hike…

Visiting Stromboli was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. Watching the volcano erupt at night is unique experience. I know many people who have visitet Sicily but no one has come to Stromboli. Too bad for them. Climb Sciara dei fuoco to see the eruptions. Of coure you have to be used to walking, but it"s not too bad. I recommend visiting in low season, spring and autumn.

Great place. I'd love to come back and stay 2-3 nights. One night was just a sample :) But if you prefer seeing more islands in one go, you can definitely squeeze a lot of activities into 24 hours.

There are not many places that you can literally live under the volcano hearing it's grunt and groans ,viewing the smoke emitted and the occasional flare of lava from the hotel balcony.However being so off season no tours or restaurants were open,only grocery stores, and the guided hikes or night boats were yet to come out.Self hiking up was limited by very concise caution limits due to previous activity from the volcano and the seismic situation .This was February.However with few tourists you have a distinct feeling of you against nature and the locals have time and inclination to consort with you and seem to enjoy it.Especially since we were stranded 3 extra days by inclement weather which downed the ferries so a caution in this respect.

Stromboli is an island of contrast, some people love it others not so much. For us it is perfect, the locals are friendly and have gotten to know us over our many visits to the island, the Volcano is fascinating to climb and watch as it explodes. Eating dinner either in town or at the Observatorio which looks up to the active craters. During the day relax on the beaches or take a boat trip which is available from several vendors, Recommend Chez Puelo based near Ficogrande beach. Boat rentals also available. Taxis are about but enjoy the walk into town and round the island, explore the side streets, for a small island there is so much to do. Stromboli is a seasonal island with access limited during the winter period where lots of the tourist areas close, the season runs March-October with the busiest periods coming July-Mid September. Most of there tourists come on day trips from the larger Aeolian islands so aren't there late into the night. Bar Ingrid is great for a local Grenita and La Liberia bar has some mixed events with some great social nightlife at the weekend and a more relaxed experience during weekdays. This is a 2nd home for us and we will always recommend a visit but please treat the locals with the respect that they and the island deserve