Gran Cratere, Vulcano
Gran Cratere della Fossa
A walk of about an hour from the harbour takes you to the rim of the 391-metre crater, where sulphur vents release white steam and the whole archipelago spreads out below.
Vulcano lies just a strait away from Lipari, a boat trip of about 10 minutes, and the word “volcano” itself derives from this island. The Gran Cratere (La Fossa) rises to 391 m. From the harbour, a path over volcanic ash takes about an hour to reach the rim, and from there you can walk around the crater. Sulphur vents release white steam, rock walls are coated with yellow crystals, and you can see Lipari, Salina and other islands. Because gas emissions have increased in recent years, access has been closed or restricted several times. Buy a ticket and check the latest opening status before you go. Bring plenty of water and wear trainers.
Opening hours
Depends on volcano alerts; usually open during the day
Nearby sights
- Vulcano Mud Baths
- Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere
- Piscina di Venere
- Vulcanello & Valley of Monsters
- Belvedere Quattrocchi
- Valle Muria Beach
- Marina Corta
- Lipari Castle & Acropolis