The area to the north of Sicily is riddled with volcanic islands including Stromboli. Nearest and only a short distance from Sicily is the island of err, Vulcano off the north east coast. The track around the rim of this benign but sizzling volcano gives stunning views although you need to keep moving or the soles of your shoes melt!
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Islands in the background to the north are Lipari then Salina. We anchored initially off the east side and swam around to find the warmest of the geo thermally heated waters
