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Vulcano

Vulcano · Italy  ·  King Aeolus's floating island

The Odyssey filmed at Vulcano. The Aeolian chain stood in for King Aeolus's floating island, and this sulphurous volcanic island supplied real scenery. On screen it's Floating island of King Aeolus.

Where to go

38.4042, 14.9658

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Odyssey (2026)
On screen
Floating island of King Aeolus
In real life
Vulcano, Vulcano
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Odyssey film at Vulcano?
At 38.4042, 14.9658 in Vulcano. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Vulcano?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Vulcano?
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