THE ARCHIPELAGO OF THE EOLIANS
89 km
The Archipelago of the Eolieans are of volcanic origins, situated in the Tirreno Sea, in the north of Sicily. It includes 7 major islands and smaller islands in its vicinity.
Lipari, Uncontaminated with rich vegetation and rare fauna. Lipari and Panarea's first inhabitants appeared during the Neolithic Age and became a main centre of commerce of obsidian, a volcanic glass. When this civilization came to an end, it remained a strategic reality and a thermal bathe locality.
Salina Rich and abundant vegetation with a great quantity of fresh water make Salina the ideal place for the cultivation of fruit, capers, prickly pears and grapevines with its production of Malvasia wine.
Vulcano is the closest island to Sicily and separated from Lipari by a narrow strait (1.6km) called "Bocce di Vulcano"
Alicudi is characterized by its dormant volcano "Montagnola" (675m)
Filicudi Oval shaped and surrounded by cliffs, its most famous "Bue Marino" presents phantasmagorical refraction of lights.
Stromboli Dominated by a cone form volcano, its inhabitants cultivate grapevines, capers and olive plantations which recover its territory.
Panarea Surrounded by islands, it boasts a breathtaking panorama. The island Basiluzzo offers a suggestive coastline.