Stromboli, Sicily Italy (Aeolian Islands - volcano island)
Introduction to Stromboli
As well as being one of the most spectacular of the Aeolian Islands off the north coast of Sicily, Stromboli is one of the best known active volcanoes in Europe. A trip to Stromboli is more or less obligatory for visitors to the Aeolians, and we highly recommend making the climb to the rim of the crater - where the volcano's regular plumes of fire and smoke can be observed from close quarters. Nothing about the Aeolian chain is ordinary. The 
star attraction of the Aeolians is undoubtedly Stromboli, the only continuously active volcano in Europe. You can take a boat trip from Lipari which allows you to circle the island by night, watching the lava flow, the “Sciara del Fuoco”, surging in a fiery cascade down the western face of the volcano into the sea. You can climb the volcano on a guided tour and the lava closer up.
Tours of Stromboli
There are numerous tours you can do and one in particular which is popular is the boat cruise at night time to see the lava as it jumps out of the side of the volcano at night. The bright lava against the dark of night makes for quite a spectacular site. One on the island of Stromboli you will very easily find information about these tours.
Stromboli Map and Location
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