Aeolian Islands
This volcanic archipelago situated
in the Tyrrhenian Sea, north of Sicily comprises the islands of Lipari, Panarea, Vulcano, Stromboli, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi and Basiluzzo. The Aeolian Islands (Isole Eolie) are sparsely inhabited, but visited by many Italians wishing to explore the Sicilian coast. The archipelago has been designated by UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Stromboli and Vulcano are very important in the study of geology and volcanology. Lipari has perhaps the best beaches in the archipelago and still has an old citadel. Salina is a garden island with excellent cuisine. Panarea is basalt margins and ancient settlements. Alicudi, the most remote island has stunning views and a lifestyle very calm. Filicudi has a large production of wine and olive oil. Basiluzzo is the smallest of the eight islands that comprise the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands. Each year, 200,000 people visit these islands in particular Lipari, the most visited. You can reach the Aeolian Islands by ferry from many points of Sicily but also from Reggio di Calabria and Naples. From Sicily you can take the hydrofoil in Milazzo, Palermo, Cefalu and Messina. In all cities the ferries are just for passengers except in Milazzo and Naples that you can take your car. Hotels in Aeolian Islands
Map of Aeolian Islands
Map of Aeolian Islands
Where are the Aeolian Islands on Map of Italy
where are Aeolian Islands on Map of Italy