Name: This beach is truly exceptional, and undoubtedly the finest in all of Stromboli.
Item: Ficogrande
Rating: 8
Author: Seth Rivers

About Stromboli island

Mountain scenery is one of the most memorable features of sandy beaches of Stromboli island. And this is not surprising because this landscape covers almost the entire coast. Just imagine how you are relaxing under the sun against the background of the mountains - is this not a dream?

Stromboli island Best beaches

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Scalo dei Balordi

Stromboli 0.8 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Black pebble • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

4.1 Amenities index

Spiaggia Lunga

Stromboli 1.2 km

Good

7.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White sand & rocks • Crowded in season • Sand & Rocks bottom

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Ficogrande

Stromboli 0.3 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Blue pure water • Sand & Pebbles bottom • Aqua socks necessarily

4.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Scari beach

Stromboli 0.7 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Black sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

3.4 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Forgia Vecchia

Stromboli 1.7 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Black fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking

0 Amenities index

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Popular types of Stromboli island beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 5 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Stromboli island.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Stromboli island, they are as follows:

The island's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of black color.
Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 4.
Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 2 beaches in Stromboli island, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
The average distance from the road to beach in Stromboli island is less than 500 meters. 4 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 1 beach are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Stromboli island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Stromboli island's beaches

Ficogrande

8 Seth Rivers

This beach is truly exceptional, and undoubtedly the finest in all of Stromboli.

Scari beach

10 Samantha Kreller

This stunning beach boasts black sand that is truly a sight to behold. Its natural beauty is simply breathtaking and will leave you in awe.

Forgia Vecchia

8 Sarinya Kiatphontip.

While traveling from Ginostra to the main port on the north side of Stromboli Island in a zodiac rubber dinghy, the views of the island's side are excellent. The varying colors of the scarred landscape, especially after a good rain when greenery is abundant, are particularly beautiful.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.2°C and water up to 28.1°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 11.3°C and water to 15.6°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Stromboli island? In total there are 5 beaches and the most popular is Scalo dei Balordi.