Filicudi - Natural Areas Fossa Felci On the ten square miles of territory of Filicudi graced seven volcanoes, all be off, the main one is Fossa Ferns, 773 meters high. You can reach it by foot along the old mule tracks and through abandoned villages. Enjoy the beauty of the Sicilian sea from the top and a bit of hard work is definitly worth.
Lipari - Museums Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano Situated on the Acropolis in via del Castello, it exhibits a testimony of more than 5000 years of civilization of the island and of the archipelago it is one of the most interesting ever. One of the most important of the Mediterranean and presents in chronological order exhibition of funerary objects, vases, stones, tombstones stems and stone sarcophaguses, ceramics of various types and shapes, theater masks and statues.
Lipari - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Lipari The castle was built on a plateau that can be found on a cliff next to the sea, from archaeological research and studies of the conformation of the rock the area appears to have been inhabited for about 6000 years. This rock for the inhabitants has always represented a natural defense against attacks from the sea. The current structure was constructed in the course of the sixteenth century by Charles V as a result of a harsh attack on the city perpetrated by the Tunisian captain Kairedin Barbarossa who deported'' almost all the inhabitants.
Lipari - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Giuseppe The Church of San Giuseppe is 17th-century period. It is one of the oldest churches. It was built above a large structure. Some witnesses say that the crypt contains the relics of St. Bartholomew, patron saint of Lipari. The Church is located directly on the beach.
Stromboli - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Vincenzo The church of San Vincenzo, reachable from the narrow coastal road, overlooks the typical Aeolian houses, small and pretty. From the terrace of the church of San Vincenzo you can see the Strombolicchio, in addition to the village of the island and the beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea.
Lipari - Churches and places of worship Chiostro normanno The Normanno convent was created by the wish of King Ruggero II and also makes part of the monastery. The convent was restored in ‘78. The numerous columns from the Roman era render symbols of various animals. It is situated very close to the cathedral of San Bartolomeo.
Lipari - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di San Bartolomeo The most important religious building on the island is the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew. Built in the sixteenth century is located in the central part of the island. Particularly noticeable are the interiors decorated with floral paintings.
Filicudi - Archaeological Sites Capo Graziano In the locality called Capo Graziano have recently been discovered the remains of a prehistoric settlement dating back to 3,000 BC It is twenty-five oval-shaped huts, in which were also found remains of pottery. Near the village, which was inhabited until 1430 BC has also been found sacrificial altar.
Lipari - UNESCO sites Isole Eolie Year 2000, the eolian myth becomes reality.Unesco in fact fits the archipelago between the world's sites protected for their environmental and cultural features. The active volcanoes, indispensable stage in the travel world's most famous volcanologists, crystal-clear sea, uncontaminated nature, were decisive in the decision
Salina - Natural Areas Monte Fossa delle Felci It is the highest mountain in the archipelago with its 982 meters of height. Nature walks on the mountain are at easy level On the top of the mountain you can enjoy views of breathtaking scenery.
Salina - Natural Areas Fondali di Salina Starting from the spectacular Bay of Polla we find a shoal. Among the towering cliffs of the bottom there are beautiful anemones and large colonies of yellow sponges and spectacular cliffs enriched by the ramifications of the yellow gorgonians
Stromboli - Natural Areas Secca di Scirocco The Secca di Scirocco provides for a decidedly challenging dive. The seabed is first deep, and then retreat near the dry; here are numerous boulders and banks of fish, while the walls are covered with red, fascinating and colorful gorgonias.
Stromboli - Natural Areas Sciara del Fuoco e Dorsale della Sciara In Stromboli it is possible to visit the Sciara del Fuoco and the Ridge of Sciara. The first, it offers a wonderful morphological environment, with astroides, anemones, and sponges. The backdrop is black, dark, and it's easy to meet groupers, diamonds and moray eines. The walls are made of lava stone and you can see the lightning hedgehog, even if sporadically. The Sciara Ridge has two seabeds, one deeper than the other, both quite muddy and with walls covered with pentagon stars, very rare.
Salina - Natural Areas Secca del Capo The wall that composes Secca del Capo descends almost vertically and creates a suggestive landscape that sinks into the dark waters of the sea. It requires a challenging dive even in optimal conditions.
Lipari - Natural Areas Punta Castagna By visiting the Lipari islands, you can explore Punta Castagna, which yields white powder from the pumice quarries. The seabed is completely white, fitted with channels, whose walls are lined with colorful flora. In the course of the immersion, you reach levels ever deeper, into the blue of the sea, not being able to see the bottom.
Filicudi - Natural Areas Secca dei Sei Metri Visiting the Island Filicudi, which has volcanic origin, it is possible to explore the Secca dei Sei metri; there you can see huge boulders, under which you can find moray eels and lobsters, and paying particular interest, however, the presence of rocks, which are home to sea fans and red curly melon. The color of the backdrop is a brilliant emerald green to a romantic turquoise. You can also find the sponges Axinella, which have the bright yellow color.
Panarea - Beaches Cala Junco The beautiful bay of Cala Junco is a natural swimming pool, with water shades ranging from blue to green. It's the main attraction of the island and it's very busy during summer.
Lipari - Beaches Spiaggia bianca Enchanting and favored among the young people, it is considered one of Lipari''s most beautiful beaches, from its sand that is a strong white color thanks to the pumice that was extracted in the past. The sea is turquoise and mild temperatures make it one of the most crowded beaches of Lipari. It’s easy to arrive here by bus.
Vulcano - Beaches Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere Among the most famous beaches of Vulcano is certainly one of the Black Sand beach is one of the most famous beaches of Vulcano,really unique and special because of the characteristic fine black sand of volcanic origin. In summer the beach is always very busy, even by VIPs and celebrities.
Lipari - Beaches Marina Corta e Marina Lunga Steps away from the Municipal of Lipari are located the two bays of Marina Corta and Marina Lunga at their shoulders extends the city with its course. Famous for afternoon and evening strolls with a few small shops and restaurants along the way.
Lipari - Beaches Spiaggia di Valle Muria Valle Muria in Lipari is a truly splendid sandy beach where the shoreline is long and narrow closed by two rock promontories. From here the Island of Vulcano and the stacks of Pietra Lunga and Pietra Menalda are visible. To arrive here a boat leaves from Marina Corta.
Stromboli - Beaches Spiaggia di Ficogrande Poorly equipped and very popular is ideal for families with children and young people. Ficogrande beach is 600 meters long, 30 to 60 meters wide and consists of small pebbles. The beach is black because of its volcanic origin.
Vulcano - Caves Grotta del Cavallo o dell'Eremita The Cavallo Cave, also known as the Cave of the Hermit, is located on the Island of Vulcano and is one of the largest caves in all of Sicily. The cave has several entrances, some of which are underground, and its characteristics have allowed the formation of a rare mineral called 'Apatite Carbonate' which comes in the form of real stalactites.
Filicudi - Caves Grotta del Bue Marino The Grotta del Bue Marino, located on the north west of the island of Filicudi, is the largest cave in the Aeolian Islands. It takes its name from the monk seals that lived in the past and its interior offers special play of light and the magic of the sound of the sea that resembles the bellowing of an ox.
Filicudi - Caves Grotta dei Gamberi The Grotta dei Gamberi is located on the island of Filicudi and is very popular for scuba diving since this is one of the best diving places on the island thanks to the presence of shrimp and fish of every kind on the inside. Particularly striking is the effect of the wall of the cave that ends on the sand at about 50 meters deep.
Panarea - Caves Grotta degli Innamorati The Cave of Lovers, located near the islet of Lisca Bianca, about 3 km from the Island of Panarea, is located in a place of great suggestion where the sea is wonderfully clear and crystal clear. The cave is renowned for a legend that tells that couples in love who kiss each other inside will remain united for life.
Panarea - Beaches Spiaggia di Calcara At the northern end of the island of Panarea, the beach is located in a Valley and is well-known and highly respected for volcanic phenomena, typical fumaroles. Likely location of an extinct volcano, the air that we breathe here is characterised by volcanic aroma.
Panarea - Monuments Relitto di Lisca Bianca Right off the island of Panarea is located the ship wreck of Lisca Bianca, one of the vast ship wrecks that are located in the archipelago. While the other shipwrecks in the area are to deep to allow viewing this is one of the few wrecks where it is allowed to view on a sport dive because of its depth while the other wrecks in the area are far to deep to allow for such a dive, it is kept in a very bad state, even though its modern.
Lipari - Water spa and wellness Terme di San Calogero The Terme di San Calogero are an ancient spa already known by the Greeks for their waters used for treatments. So They may be the oldest spas in the Mediterranean area. They are only open for sightseeing.
Stromboli - Natural Areas Scoglio dello Strombolicchio Just north of Stromboli is located Strombolicchio, a reef that has a lighthouse opened during the summer. The coral coast is a true paradise for divers.
Salina - Natural Areas Secca di Pollara La Secca di Pollara has rocky walls rich in ravines, coves, caves and canyons. Precisely because of its shape it is the ideal environment for starfish, sea fans and numerous fish species such as moray rees, octopuses and grouper.
Filicudi - Natural Areas Scoglio Gianfante The Scoglio Gianfante has a volcanic origin. The name is due to its similarity with the elephant, which in Sicilian dialect is called just "Giafante." The depth of the water around the basalt formation attracts numerous divers.
Panarea - Natural Areas Le Formiche Ants are a group of rocks that are part of an extended low bottom and so called for their small size. Diving is undemanding especially in case of calm sea and transparent water allows you to visualize the scenic seabed.
Filicudi - Natural Areas Scoglio della Fortuna It is one of the most fascinating attractions of Filicudi. Its particular shape, similar to a basin, means that inside it forms a sort of natural pool. The crystal clear water allows you to fully enjoy the pleasure of the dive, up to a maximum of -23 meters, and to admire and photograph the natural caves and the beautiful local flora and fauna.
Salina - Natural Areas Punta Perciato Beautiful to see for its enchanting natural scenery is the dry of Punta Perciato, which develops in length parallel to the coast and consists of some big rocks from the morphology and extremely jagged walls. A great place recommended for divers and many diving enthusiasts.
Vulcano - Natural Areas Scoglio Quaglietto The Scoglio Quaglietto area allows one of the most beautiful dives that the island of Vulcano can offer. It is possible among other things to immerse yourself in a cave where there is a statue representing Our Lady.
Vulcano - Natural Areas Capo Testa Grossa On the island of Vulcano it is possible to dive in the area of Capo Testa Grossa, which forms a vertical wall full of wonderful sponges. It has very jagged canals, caves and rocks.
Lipari - Natural Areas Monte S. Angelo By moving to the central part of Lipari, it is possible to walk along the road that leads to the top of Monte S. Angel. A strategic position to admire the whole walkway. Il Monte, of volcanic origin, portrays evidence of contact between the water and magma and belongs to the second volcanic period, a geological characteristic of the island.
Filicudi - Viewpoints Faraglione la Canna The Faraglione is the result of the last eruption of volcano Filicudi, which occurred about 40,000 years ago. The rock has the shape of a tower 71 meters high, on top of which, the mountaineers, they placed a statue of the Madonna. It is inhabited by protected species of hawks and lizards. The palce is nice for scuba diving with a lot of fishes and even lobster.