Isole

Arcipelago
The Arcipelago is named for King Aeolus, said to have ruled the islands during the Trojan war. Eolie islands are rich in legends, just as they have lovely scenary and underwater attractions. Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Stromboli, Panarea, Filicudi and Alicudi, the "seven sisters", were once real crossroads of ancient cultures.




Lipari
Once ancient Meligunis, its climate makes it an excellent place for winter holidays. The Aeolian Archeology Museum in the little town houses rich and interesting collections. Hardened flows of pumice, an acid magma product, lightweight and a greyish-white colour, are also to be seen and Lipari is well-known as one of the major exporters on an industrial scale. Other places visitors should go are the endogenic springs and emissions. An excursion to Quattrocchi and its many inlets is suggested. A relaxing stay with a choice of day trips, sports and sailind round the island.

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    • Vulcano


    Its geological and volcanic beauty is exceptional and the colours, lava strata, volcanic surroundings and endogenic manifestations, sometimes close to the shore, hidden fire in the bowels of the earth, are uniquely attractive.

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    • Salina


    Known to the ancients as Didyme (twin), its name derives from the characteristic outline of twin hills. Salina is the most cultivated of the Aeolian islands, growing capers, fruit and vines. The island takes its present name from an old salt marsh and it is an island of panoramas and excellent opportunities for making the acquaintance of the Aeolian world.

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    • Stromboli


    Stromboli is actually the summit of a typically explosive volcano, which is permanently active. The east side of the island is bright with plants, flowers and houses built in the characteristic local style. Sunshine, reflections and an environment that is unique contrast naturally with the harsh bare north, scoured by volcanic activity where slag and lava flows drop right into the sea . For this reason, Stromboli is an island totally different from any other.

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    • Panarea


    Sea and cliffs create magnificient scenery for the island. Basiluzzo, Spinazzola, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo,Bottaro, Lisca Nera, Pannarelli, Formiche are the islets that should be visited by boat. A crystal-clear sea, still colourful sea beds and good temperatures encourage underwater sports that are tremendously interesting.

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    • Filicudi


    The ancients named it Phoenicusa, for its masses of ferns. With sheer cliffs and sea caves, it is a beautiful place. There is only one hotel but rooms can be rented from islanders.

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    • Alicudi
    The island is interesting for its widely varying scenery, with steep slopes and sheer cliffs above a sparkling clean sea. Accomodation is avaible only in summer, when rooms can be rented from the fishermen.

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