About Us

Il Gabbiano - Stromboli Relais

The Story

Gabbiano Relais stands on a site steeped in history and magic.

Once, nights here came alive at the legendary nightclub “Il Gabbiano” — the island’s very first club.

It was beneath its soft lights that the owners, Vito Russo, a Strombolian by heart and by heritage, and Federica Masin, born in Verona, met for the first time — beginning an extraordinary story destined to be reborn in a new form.

Following a careful renovation using organic and eco-sustainable materials, Gabbiano Relais has become an icon of hospitality — a place where a deep passion for welcoming others meets the desire to offer something truly unique: the feeling of being at home, embraced by the timeless beauty of Stromboli.

The Property

Gabbiano Relais is a luxurious residential complex consisting of eight elegant residences of varying sizes, each designed to offer the highest level of comfort and privacy.. Built according to the principles of traditional Aeolian architecture, the apartments feature independent entrances, spacious terraces, and fully equipped kitchens.

Here, you’ll enjoy the priceless convenience of a hotel with exclusive services: daily housekeeping, breakfast served in your room at your preferred time, Wi-Fi connection to stay online—if you wish—laundry service, and a wide selection of authentic and unforgettable experiences, both on land and at sea, on Stromboli and across the other islands.

Our PoolFramed by lush greenery, our swimming pool is the perfect spot to relax under the Mediterranean sun. The spacious deck invites you to unwind—perhaps with an aperitif at sunset, or enjoying lunch and dinner with daily specials from our chef.

Stromboli – The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean

There is an island, in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea, where the earth breathes and the sky lights up with fiery glows. Stromboli, the wildest gem of the Aeolian Archipelago, is a place beyond time—where nature reigns supreme and every corner tells an ancient story.

Here, the volcano—one of the most active in the world—offers an endless spectacle, with tongues of lava flowing down the Sciara del Fuoco plunging straight into the sea. It is a deep rhythm, the very breath of the island, visible from boats gliding over dark waters or on guided hikes that bring you close enough to touch the sky.

The deep blue sea holds spectacular seabeds, a kingdom of life and colors hidden beneath the surface. The beaches, black as night and sculpted by time, alternate with jagged cliffs, while Puntalena, the largest on the island, offers a stretch of impalpable volcanic sand, like silk underfoot.

Stromboli – The Lighthouse of the Mediterranean

There is an island, in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea, where the earth breathes and the sky lights up with fiery glows. Stromboli, the wildest gem of the Aeolian Archipelago, is a place beyond time—where nature reigns supreme and every corner tells an ancient story.

Here, the volcano—one of the most active in the world—offers an endless spectacle, with tongues of lava flowing down the Sciara del Fuoco plunging straight into the sea. It is a deep rhythm, the very breath of the island, visible from boats gliding over dark waters or on guided hikes that bring you close enough to touch the sky.

The deep blue sea holds spectacular seabeds, a kingdom of life and colors hidden beneath the surface. The beaches, black as night and sculpted by time, alternate with jagged cliffs, while Puntalena, the largest on the island, offers a stretch of impalpable volcanic sand, like silk underfoot.

Location

Via Vito Nunziante 98050 Stromboli (ME) Italia

Earth, fire, water and air intertwine here in perfect balance, giving life to a scenario of incomparable beauty. Stromboli is not just an island, it is a lighthouse in the Mediterranean, a promise of freedom.

How to reach us

Aliscafi Liberty Lines e Snav

MILAZZO (all year)

MESSINA (every day only from June to September)

VIBO VALENTIA (from June to September only on Thursdays and Sundays)

NAPLES (every day from June to September)

NAVE SIREMAR

NAPLES (2 times a week all year round. Duration 1 night)

Nearest airports

CATANIA (1h 40 min from Milazzo – 1h 20m from Messina)

PALERMO (2h 50 min from Milazzo)

LAMEZIA TERME (40 min from porto di Vibo)

NAPOLI


PRIVATE TRANSFERS

CAR / VAN WITH DRIVER (from airports to boarding points)

PRIVATE BOATS (Mangusta motorboats with our partner Mare degli Dei or Chez Peulo)

helicopter