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Monte Saraceno: highest peak on the island of Vulcano at 482 m

The summit is difficult to reach; hiking poles are recommended as there are loose rocks and many old terraces to negotiate on poorly marked routes. Cloud formations make it exciting.

Magnificent view of the Ionian Sea and towards Etna from the top of the mountain. Further down you can see a departure-flight point very popular with paragliding enthusiasts

The paths leading close to the fumarole are closed. Only the path at a safe distance is accessible.

A quick little loop above the completely overcrowded tourist town of Taomina, starting in the tranquil village of Castelmola...a beautifully laid out and largely well-marked (red/white) hiking trail, well-maintained. Steep but not "exposed"...from the summit: beautiful views of Mount Etna (when it appears), the sea, the coast, and the "summit" of Mount Veneretta is a trignomic point!

Beware that the top route is not currently available. It's a one way trip to the viewpoint and then back! We saw people updating the route, so hopefully this will be fixed soon. Take care that this is a pretty hectic route with a lot of climbing and hard to see tracks and A LOT of prickly bushes, so long trousers are definitely recommended

At a height of 481 m on Monte Saraceno, there is a gigantic panoramic view of the younger Fossa (391 m), surrounded by the old volcanic base of the island of Vulcano, as well as the island of Lipari and, in clear weather, as far as Salina. Most hikers (99%) climb the Fossa to see the fumaroles and look down on the crater. Alternatively, you can simply look at the fumaroles at the harbor and then admire the overall scenery on Monte Saraceno. (The fumaroles of the Fossa cannot be seen from the summit.)

Fantastic views! 🤩