With its visibly smoking craters and the engrossing sulphurous aroma, the unique island of Vulcano, the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, rests off northeastern Sicily. Boasting more than meets the eye, travellers who explore beyond the lively Porto di Levante will discover the flourishing vineyards and olive groves of the central plateau’s villages; two unique beaches that are characterised by their beautiful dark, volcanic sand; the warm and welcoming water that surround the island; and the healing mud baths which have made Vulcano famous. This seemingly hidden European gem is an adventure seekers playground and a nature lovers dream, with its plethora of comfortable, yet rewarding hikes up the enchanting volcanoes, all of which overlook breathtakingly beautiful vistas over the rocky terrain and azure waters.