Vulcano
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Vulcano
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Vulcano is the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands, lying less than a mile due S of Lipari. Known as Thermessa by the Greeks in view of its many hot springs, it was the Romans who gave the island its present name after Vulcan, god of fire, thus adding a new generic term to the language. Of the island's three original volcanos, only two remain active. A small underwater volcano on the east coast at the bay of Porto di Levante has created the hot mud baths on the shore popular with oflactorally challenged tourists, while the largest, Gran Cratere, looms over the island's northern end, its active fumaroles sending constant clouds of sulfurous steam into the air. The island has two anchorages, Porto di Ponente and Porto di Levante, which offer reasonable shelter in strong winds from NE/SE and NW/SW respectively.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 172 - Isole Eolie
- Italian
- 915
Weather
The prevailing winds around the Aeolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather sea breezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning are necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
- Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no hazards in the approaches to Vulcano, although there are gusts off the land and in the channel between Volcano and Lipari in strong NW winds.
Berthing
Visiting yachts normally anchor in one of the island's two anchorages, Porto di Ponente Porto di Levante and Porto di Ponente, depending on wind direction. Both anchorages offer good holding in mud in depths ranging from 3.0 to 8.0 metres.
Ports
Porto di Levante
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Porto di Ponente
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Water can be obtained on the quay in Porto di Levante |
Electricity | Electricity can be obtained on the quay in Porto di Levante |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | N/A (Not Available). |
Garbage | Some bins near the ferry pier. Preferable, however, to take it with you |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | N/A |
Services | |
Repairs | Mobile crane (20 T) and slipway. Limited repair facilities only.
Pignataro marina on Lipari, with a mobile crane (70 T) and basic engine and electrical repair services, is the best spot for yachts in difficulty. |
Internet | Wifi reported on the quay in Porto di Levante |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Limited provisions shops in the town.
Eating out
There are a few small restaurants ashore in the village, which straddles the isthmus between the two anchorages.
Transportation
Ferries to Lipari and the mainland of Sicily.
Tourism
Vulcano's greatest attraction is the walk up to the summit of Gran Cratere, which can be undertaken by all but the frailest. The summit has wonderful views of Lipari and the other islands and is dotted with an impressive collection of sulfur-laden fumaroles, testifying to the still active nature of the volcano (it has not erupted since 1890). In Porto di Levante the main attraction for those wishing to 'get down and dirty' is the mudbaths on the beach, where for a small charge you can smear yourself with foul-smelling mud then sit baking in the sun like a contented hippo. Not, however, recommended for those with sensitive olfactory organs.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Italy.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Vulcano and this page's details validated:
- May 2004 --Athene of Lymington 14:43, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
- Sept 2012 --LifePart2
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