Aeolian Architecture

Behind the simple traditional architecture that characterizes the constructions of the Aeolian Islands, there is an array of elements and techniques worth to be told, starting from the ancient history. For their position and composition, the Aeolian Islands have been, for many years, the target of attacks from the sea. For this reason, the Aeolian...

Stromboli

Stromboli Stromboli, the light of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the most eastern of the Aeolian Islands, has an active volcano which is 924 meters above the sea level and it has phenomenal deep waters surrounding the island. The volcano has been in constant activity for more than 2000 years. The first volcanic crater was originated...

Filicudi and Alicudi

Filicudi and Alicudi The Filicudi coast has unusual beauty: slopes formed by broom-covered terraces, tight valleys, steep cliffs and deep caves, located near Punta Perciato. Geologically, Filicudi was the first of the seven islands of the Aeolian archipelago to be formed, through three main volcanic activities phases. A part of this volcanic system remains however...

Salina

Salina Salina, was known in antiquity as Didyme (twin) due to the presence of two high mountains, the highest point of the archipelago and natural reserve. The island is nowadays renowned for its production of capers and Malvasia wine, local typical sweet dessert wine, served cold with typical sesame biscuits. “Malvasia” wine producers would welcome guests to show...

Panarea

Panarea Panarea is the smallest island of the archipelago. It is believed that Panarea, the rocks and small islets that surround it are an ancient submerged volcano. Panarea’s rocky coast is among the Aeolians most impressive. Panarea was inhabited from the prehistoric era and signs of this first settlement are visible in the Bronze Age...

Lipari

Lipari Lipari is the largest island; known as Meligunis in ancient times, Lipari has been inhabited since the middle Neolithic era when the first settlers began trading obsidian glass stone throughout the Mediterranean Sea. According to legends the Ausonian Civilization settled on Lipari and it was ruled by King Liparo, and his daughter married Eolo,...

Vulcano

Vulcano offers its natural pool of thermal mud, and volcanic vents that fill the air with an intense smell of sulphur. We recommend to visit and enjoy the mud bath, a natural sulphur mud pool, open air, located very close to the port area. Next to it and connected, hot springs in the sea side...

Milazzo

Milazzo Milazzo is the nearest port to the Aeolian Islands, so it is considered the main connection point between mainland and the Aeolians. Hydrofoil service puts in contact Milazzo port with the Aeolian archipelago quite often. We could organize private transfers from the Sicilian airports, such as Catania and Palermo, to Milazzo port and vice...