On this eventful morning, we explore the best preserved volcano on the island of Ischia. From the Castiglione thermal park in Casamicciola, we hike along the flank of the Rotaro volcano through the green, fragrant pine groves of the “Bosco Della Maddalena”. On the way, we immerse ourselves in the 1,000-year history of the volcano by taking a closer look at the rocks along the way. They tell us about the active period of the volcano. Passing a parasitic crater and a volcanic dome, we head towards the volcanic crater. On the way there, we come across a fumarole field. Feel for yourself the warm gases that constantly rise from the earth's interior. On a tour of the volcanic crater, we finally take a look at its mighty, stony and also very green interior. The tour ends in a typical Ischitanian country estate near Fiaiano.

GEOLOGIST'S TIP: You should definitely not miss the Rotaro fumaroles. These are gas vents in volcanically active areas. On Ischia, they consist mainly of water vapour and a little CO2. Put your hand in the holes on the ground and see for yourself the rising heat and the different temperatures they can reach!