3 Sailings Weekly
2 h 45 min
Vulcano - Filicudi ferry route details
Filicudi ferry terminal is 37 km northwest of Vulcano. This corresponds to a distance of 20 nautical miles.
| Ferry route: | Vulcano - Filicudi |
| Port of departure: |  Vulcano |
| Destination port: | Filicudi |
| Departures: | 24 times a week |
| Ferry companies: | Siremar Liberty Lines |
Filicudi
Filicudi is the oldest of the Aeolian sister islands. It is located in the west of the group with its three volcanoes. Monte Fossa delle Felci, Lavadom Monte Montagnola and Torrione are inactive and can be visited. From Monte Fossa delle Felci you can see as far as Sicily. The island is largely uninhabited. Only about 100 people live here in the old port of Pecorini, in Valdichiesa and on the southern slope. The aroma of herbs, oleander and broom hangs in the air. The special thing about Filicudi are its numerous grottos. According to legend, many different mythical creatures live here. In the midday heat of the Mediterranean sun, you may be able to catch a glimpse of them yourself.
The ferry port on the island of Filicudi offers connections to the other Italian islands of Stromboli, Salina, Sicily, Alicudi, Panarea, Vulcano and Lipari, as well as to the ferry port of Ginostra on the Italian mainland. A total of 11 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies Siremar and Liberty Lines.
Vulcano
Vulcano, the southernmost island of the Lipari archipelago, is considered the ancestral mother of all volcanoes. According to ancient legend, the god Vulcanus operated his forge here. When you see the steam of the fumaroles and breathe in the sulfur vapors, you can imagine how the ancient Greeks came up with this idea. The natural fango springs were already used by the Romans for spa purposes. The uphill hike to the crater is easy and quick. At the port you will find restaurants. The black lava beaches are a much loved attraction. You will never forget the sight of the Dead Field with the offshore fumarole zone. Bathing in the naturally heated sea will be a unique experience.
The ferry port on the island of Vulcano offers connections to the other Italian islands of Stromboli, Salina, Sicily, Alicudi, Panarea, Lipari and Filicudi, as well as to the ports of Naples, Reggio Calabria, Ginostra and Vibo Valentia on the Italian mainland. A total of 14 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies SNAV, Siremar, Liberty Lines and Alilauro.
