General Information

Vulcano is one of the Eolian islands, which are noteworthy not only for their beaches and natural beauty, but also for their volcanic activity (generally mild). The temperature in May is usually ranging between 17 to 25°C.

Vulcano map

Accommodation:
The Workshop will be held at the EOLIAN HOTEL, facing the sea, with a sandy beach.
Credit cards: Visa, Diners, AmericanExpress, Master Card.
The request of reservation must be done through the workshop registration form.

Full Board and lodging per day will be:
Double room - 97.00 Euro / person
Single room - 114.00 Euro / person

A shuttle bus service from the port to the Eolian hotel can be asked contacting well in advance the hotel (email eolian@eolianhotel.com, phone +39-090-9852151).

Wireless connection:
During the workshop (outside the session time) a wireless network will be available for participants. The access will be possible by providing your computer's mac address to the secretariat desk.

Travel:
Vulcano, can be reached by hydrofoil from Milazzo, Messina, Palermo and Reggio Calabria (Reggio Calabria and Palermo can be reached by plane), and by boat from Milazzo and Napoli. Milazzo can be reached by bus from Catania airport and Reggio Calabria airport. The main ship companies navigating the Aeolian Islands, also in May, are:

• Siremar (departures from Naples and Milazzo)
• Ustica Lines (departures from Messina, Milazzo, Palermo, Reggio Calabria...

In the following table there are a few hints about how to arrive to Vulcano. For more details and for the return trips please refer to the timetable of each company.

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