Places
Volcano·Hard·Sporty·Iconic
Stromboli Night Hike
Sicily
Stromboli has been erupting every 15–20 minutes for at least 2,000 years — Antiquity called it the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.' The guided night hike (mandatory with guide above 400 m) reaches the summit at 924 m for the experience of watching lava bombs arc through the dark sky into the sea below.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+924 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Continuous eruptions every 20 minutes
- Lava bombs into the sea at night
- Oldest recorded lighthouse in antiquity
With your dog
Dogs not permitted on guided crater hike; ash and steep terrain.
