Magmatrek
Stromboli Volcanological Guides
Magmatrek was founded in 2002 by a group of Volcanological Guides who live and work in Stromboli and Ginostra and who share the love for the island and its volcano.
Our goal is to promote the natural and cultural heritage of the Aeolian archipelago and of Sicily in general.
During the excursions we try to convey to the participants the naturalistic, anthropological and historical knowledge that we have acquired through many years of experience, with detailed information on vegetation, fauna and geology.
Our technical preparation allows us to guarantee a safe excursion. We speak English, French, German and Spanish.
All the guides are part of the Regional College of Alpine and Volcanological Guides Sicily.
Our team
Mario Zaìa
Said Zazà, he was born in Lipari but the wind carried him to Stromboli 30 years ago. If it didn’t exist, it would have to be invented and everyone (really everyone) knows it.
He is the historical guide of Stromboli.
Lorenzo Russo
Citizen by birth but an islander by choice, he has always frequented and loved Stromboli.
Graduated in biology, he observed the island in all its naturalistic aspects. Obviously he was deeply fascinated by the volcano.
Mario Pruiti
He was born in the Nebrodi mountains and lives in Ginostra, of which he knows every secret.
What fascinates him the most are the human sciences ( he studied political science ) and he loves to show the excursionists the anthropological aspects of the island
Beatrice Fassi
Bea has lived in Stromboli for many years dealing with tourism.
A lover of trekking and travel, she coordinates the activities of the office: professionalism and courtesy are her main qualities.
Renzo Zaia
Born in Stromboli, Renzo grew up fascinated by the volcano, by its continuous evolutions and became passionate about the patterns of nature, so much so that he obtained a degree in Natural Sciences in Rome. Back on the island, he investigates the interactions between the island vegetation and the volcanic environment. Eclectic and communicative, he is a mine of information on every field of nature.
Adriano di Pietro
Adriano was born in Sicily, in the heart of the Alcantara valley. Since adolescence he began to take his first steps on Etna through trekking and speleology, discovering a strong passion for volcanoes. After graduating in Geology and Geophysics, the magical energy of Stromboli kidnapped him, thus creating an indissoluble bond with “Iddu”.
Sara Furnari Falanga
Sara was born in Lipari but since she was a child she has always lived Stromboli as her second home. She loves trekking and adores being in contact with nature, the sea, the volcano and the simplicity of the island dimension. She has a degree in languages and takes care of the secretariat. Of her Availability and radiance characterize her particularly.
Manuel Oliva
Growing up in the shadow of the volcano, Manuel knows and intimately experiences all the facets of the island, from the fire on the summit to the richness of its sides and the salty scent of the coasts. Curious and thoughtful, during his excursions he transmits all his knowledge and his love for his land.