Vulcano

True to its name, the island of Vulcano has a profusion of fumaroles sending up jets of hot vapor, although the volcano itself has long been dormant. Visitors come to soak in the strong-smelling sulfur springs or to sunbathe and walk on some of the archipelago's best beaches, though the volcanic black sand can be off-putting at first glance. Ascend to the island's highest point, Monte Aria (1,644 feet above sea level), for eye-popping views, or take a boat ride into the grottoes around the volcano's base. From Capo Grillo, you can see all the Aeolians.