After gazing at the seven sisters off the northern coast of Sicily, you will be left speechless. These volcanic islands, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, are Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Alicudi, Filicudi, Stromboli, and Panarea, accompanied by five other islets: Basiluzzo, Dattilo, Lisca Nera, Bottaro, and Lisca Bianca, each with its unique identity. Immerse yourself in a timeless experience, engaging in an intimate dialogue with nature and the volcanic land eager to reveal its ancient history. Explore beaches, coves, caves, inlets, and sea stacks, and discover an incomparable variety of marine life.
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Here’s a list of 10 must-have experiences in the Aeolian Islands. Make sure you don’t miss any of them!
1. Admire all the Aeolian Islands lined up from the highest peak of Vulcano.
2. Taste Malvasia delle Lipari, a naturally sweet dessert wine among the Sicilian DOC wines.
3. Savor 'u pani cunzatu in Lingua, Salina, an authentic taste sensation.
4. Snorkel among the fumaroles in Panarea, exploring the underwater volcanic activity.
5. Take on the thrilling night hike to Stromboli, an exhilarating experience amidst eruptions.
6. Enjoy mulberry granitas with cream, a typical summer treat of the islands.
7. Explore Alicudi on the back of a donkey, discovering the island's roadless lifestyle.
8. Relax in the sulfureous waters of Vulcano, a natural open-air spa.
9. Admire the view from the old Church of Quattropani in Lipari.
10. Take a boat tour around the islets of Panarea, known as Basiluzzo, Dattilo, Lisca Nera, Bottaro, and Lisca Bianca.
For film enthusiasts, a special touch: the waters near Lisca Bianca mark the beginning of Michelangelo Antonioni’s "L’avventura," making this itinerary a tribute to the great director. Experience an unforgettable journey in the Aeolian Islands, where natural beauty blends with cinematic magic.