Places
Volcano·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Solfatara di Pozzuoli
Campania
Part of the wider Campi Flegrei volcanic field, this crater has been venting steam and sulphur since Roman times, when it was believed to be an entrance to the underworld. Yellow-crusted fumaroles and grey mud pools dot the crater floor, and the whole site remains under close monitoring as one of the most active volcanic areas in Europe.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Actively venting sulphur fumaroles
- Roman-era associations with the underworld
- Part of the closely monitored Campi Flegrei caldera
With your dog
Flat volcanic terrain, uneven underfoot; dogs on leash, avoid steaming vents.
