Vulcanello & Valley of Monsters
Vulcanello / Valle dei Mostri
A small volcanic peninsula that rose from the sea around 183 BC. Its lava has been eroded by the wind into monster-shaped rocks, and it overlooks the Lipari Strait.
Vulcanello is a small volcano at the northern tip of Vulcano. It erupted out of the sea around 183 BC and was connected to the main island by a lava isthmus only in the 16th century. The peninsula has three small volcanic cones, and wind and rain have eroded the lava into bizarre shapes known as the “Valley of Monsters.” From here you can overlook Lipari island and the strait. It's a 30-minute walk from the harbor, free of charge, with no shade, so in summer visit in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere
- Vulcano Mud Baths
- Gran Cratere, Vulcano
- Belvedere Quattrocchi
- Piscina di Venere
- Marina Corta
- Lipari Castle & Acropolis
- Valle Muria Beach