Ginostra in Stromboli is famous for its tiny harbor, the smallest landing place in the world, called Pertuso. Docking is limited to small boats, so you may need to transfer from ferries to smaller boats or a tender to get ashore. The remote location of
Ginostra and its small port Pertuso
, represent two fascinating features of the journey to this Aeolian island.
How to get to Ginostra
Ginostra is a small hamlet on the island of Stromboli in the Aeolian Islands., To reach it you need to disembark in Stromboli take a smaller boat and get to Ginostra, or you have to walk.
The main ferry routes to Stromboli have activated departures from Milazzo, Messina, Reggio Calabria and Naples, The route
Milazzo – Ginostra (Stromboli)
is the fastest with the
Liberty Lines hydrofoils
(2-hour sailing) and with the
Siremar ferries
(4 hours).
Alternatively, for travelers who prefer to depart from Naples are active Siremar night ferries (1 link per week). In this case the longest crossing takes the whole night. It is also possible to reach Ginostra /Stromboli by ferry from Messina and from Reggio Calabria. These daily connections prove ideal for those departing from the Calabrian or eastern Sicilian coast.
The Pertuso port of Ginostra
One of the features of Ginostra is the small fishermen’s port called Pertuso. This landing does not allow larger boats to enter, making Ginostra an even more exclusive destination.
The Pertuso harbor is really tiny, with very limited berthing space, sufficient only for small boats. This makes it unique and fascinating, spesso, ferries and hydrofoils dock off Stromboli, and passengers are transferred to small tenders to reach the port of Ginostra. Recently, improvements have been made to make the port safer and more accessible, although its size remains the same.
Book Ferries to Ginostra on Ferryfinder
Ferries and hydrofoils to Stromboli and Ginostra are especially popular during the summer season. If you plan to travel to Ginostra or the other destinations, remember to make reservations early. On Ferryfinder you will find all active routes and ferry tickets available in real time. Ferryfinder also compares prices and finds the cheapest ferry that suits your needs.
