The Property
Inside: one enters a large, bright and airy living and dining area, with comfortable and stylish furnishings. This communicates with the gardens and terraces. The kitchen, adjacent to the living area, is practical and well equipped. Behind the living area are the bedrooms: three doubles, one of which has a large, ensuite bathroom with shower and tub, a triple bedroom with bunk beds, and a second large bathroom with a shower.
Outside: there is a large garden with a variety of shaded areas for relaxing, reading, dining in company or just taking in the views of Vulcano, the sea and the port below. About 500 metres down the hill are two beautiful sandy beaches: the "sabbie nere", black sand, and the Fumarole beach where you can find hot, sulphurous bubbles.
The Area
Vulcano is the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands and the closest to Sicily. It is well served from Milazzo by regular hydrofoils and car ferries. The island takes its name from Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire, but it was actually his Greek predecessor Hephaestus who kept his forge there and worked as a blacksmith with the assistance of the Cyclops. Whichever way you look at it, Vulcano has a claim to be "the mother of all volcanoes".
Apart from the sandy beaches, which are relatively rare in the Aeolian Islands, Vulcano's tourist industry really began in the early 20th century as a result of the alleged therapeutic properties of the volcanic mud. A mud bath is a must for anyone staying in Vulcano, as is the two hour walk to the rim of the crater, with its sulphur fumaroles and magnificent views of the Aeolian archipelago. A good selection of restaurants and easy access by hydrofoil to Lipari and Salina make Vulcano an excellent base for a holiday.
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