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ARRIVAL AND INFORMATION: STROMBOLI VILLAGE

By ferry and hydrofoil Several ferry and hydrofoil services from Lipari call first at
Ginostra, though the main port is Stromboli village. Siremar ( 090 986 016) and
Ustica Lines ( 090 986 003) both have ticket offices by Stromboli harbour. The
services detailed here are year-round; schedules increase during the summer months.

Ferry destinations Lipari (2 weekly; 1hr 45min); Milazzo (2 weekly; 3hr); Naples (2
weekly; 11hr); Panarea (2 weekly; 25min); Vulcano (2 weekly; 2hr).

Hydrofoil destinations Ginostra (1 daily; 10min); Lipari (4 daily; 1hr 20min);

Panarea (4 daily; 25min); Vulcano (4 daily; 1hr 30min); Milazzo (4 daily; 2hr 30min).

Information Libreria sull’Isola bookshop on Via Vittorio Emanuele (June–Sept daily
10am–1pm & 5–8pm, sometimes opens much later; 090 986 5755), and several
other shops in town, sell a good map of Stromboli showing local hiking trails.

Services There’s internet access at the Libreria dell’Isola bookshop.

ACCOMMODATION

Casa del Sole Via Soldato Cincotta, Piscità 090 986 300. A cheapie in an old
building within metres of the sea. Simple four- to six-bed apartments are available all
year, and accommodation is pretty flexible, whether you want an off-season single or
multi-bedded room in summer. Kitchen facilities are available, and there’s a sun

terrace. No credit cards. Doubles €60

Locanda del Barbablù Via Vittorio Emanuele 17 090 986 118, barbablu.it. This
old Aeolian house provides the most relaxed accommodation on Stromboli, with
antique rooms, four-poster beds and original tile floors. It’s combined with a

restaurant where you can dine under the stars. Closed Nov–Feb. €290