Holidays in Lipari a Sicilian island of 9.5 km from the mountainous and jagged shape that reaches 602 meters high with Monte Chirica. In addition to being one of the most appreciated tourist destinations in the Sicilian tourist landscape, it is also the largest of the Aeolian Islands , Lipari represents the beating heart of the entire archipelago. The town extends at the foot of the Castle of Lipari, built on a plateau that lies overhanging the sea in the construction of the city walls there are ancient remains dating back to the Greek Roman period 4th century BC, Norman towers of the twelfth century, still today you access the castle through a fortified door and along the coves between < Strong>Marina Corta and Marina Lunga, landing point for ships and hydrofoils. The 12,000 inhabitants are settled mainly in the hamlets of Canneto, Acquacalda, Quattropani and Pianoconte. Lipari is an island of volcanic origin, still active the volcanoes of Stromboli and Vulcano, whose appearance has been modeled several times by volcanic eruptions that have occurred over the centuries. This is most visible in the Muria Valley with its red rocks and on the North-East coast with its vast pumice flow. It is precisely the extraction of the latter that represents one of the most developed economic activities of the Aeolian Islands, it is in fact the only one in Lipari industrial settlement for the extraction of pumice. Lipari's main sources of income are undoubtedly tourism and fishing favoured also by the fact that the island is the only one in the area to have efficient sea connections with other neighboring islands. Tourists who go to the Aeolian island have the opportunity to make pleasant excursions thanks to the ease of passing from one island to another and to attend the beaches of Lipari, the 4 most famous; white beach, mulberry beach, valley muria beach and black sands beach. The island is frequently frequented by numerous tourists not only for the beauty of the sea with clear waters but also for the artistic beauty of the island (from visit; the Aeolian Archaeological Museum). There are numerous accommodation facilities in Lipari ready to welcome those who decide to spend their summer holidays in this location.
In the Sicilian archipelago of the Aeolian Islands, Malvasia delle Lipari stands out: D.O.C wine of exclusive production of the province of Messina. Known product of Aeolian agriculture, among the oldest from Sicily. Its origins are very ancient: they date back to the colonization of the Greeks in 588 BC. Lipari is the island, of volcanic origin, most & ugrave; extensive of the Aeolian archipelago. Surrounded by views of extreme beauty, it is a starting point for various excursions, given its central location favorable for day trips. Surrounded by this precious territory, Malvasia delle Lipari, is ideal as a meditation wine, to be enjoyed even with stuffed desserts. It can also be produced in the Passito variety (sweet or natural) and Liquoroso. Sweet wine with a taste of honey: here is the best definition of its taste.
During the first day in Malfa, in the morning, I took the opportunity to take a walk around the center and I went from the Church of Sant'Anna that dates back to the eighteenth century and has very valuable paintings and sculptures. On the second day, early in the morning, under a spectacular sun and after a full breakfast, I went to the beach. The only access to the sea that owns this beautiful resort is Punta Scario. The beaches are fine sand and white, the clarity of the clear sea is spectacular as is its secret coves. Malfa has a Mediterranean climate during summer and winter: the climate is very pleasant and there are practically no too low temperatures. Beautiful are the evenings in which Malfa dresses as a party, do not miss the particular summer disco under the stars. In addition, this sweet and quiet land is famous for the cultivation of capers, for its rich agriculture and for fishing for very valuable species. But now I take advantage of the last day of the beach with the intent to return for the coming summers to spend at least a week because a & lt; strong>weekend is too little...
Sicily is the land of fire and volcanoes: from majestic Etna, visible in clear days from Calabria, to Stromboli and the small island of Vulcano, located 20 kilometers north of Sicily and part of the Aeolian Islands. The island covers an area of 21 square kilometers and known for the acre smell of sulfur that gives the particular yellow color to its land. This unmistakable smell is already heard from the ship before landing, just like its beaches, covered by black lava sand. However, the beaches and the sea are not the only attraction on the island: the mud area is very popular. It is a kind of natural pool with water temperature, greenish in color, very warm, which is a panacea for rheumatic pains, arthritis and problems of the skin. For those who are not particularly attracted by the smell of mud, you can opt for the heat bath inside the hot cavities, surrounding the mud puddle and & amp; nbsp; that allow skin and muscle stimulation thanks to the natural whirlpool formed by bubbles. The wealth of the island is not only hidden in the water, but also in the earth. You can't do without a ride through the paths of Vulcano, where you will find volcanic rocks to which nature has given the form of monsters, from which the name the Valley derives of the Monsters, and climb on the crater of the volcano that is still active.
Our tour of the island of Vulcano starts from the Port of Levante, very well known for its fumaroles and its springs spas. Continuing northwest you arrive at the peninsula of Vulcanello and then, as soon as you pass the channel that divides Vulcano from Lipari and heading south, you arrive at the beautiful Cavallo Cave characterized by fantastic games of light. This cave is also known as the Cave of the Hermit and is accessible from three entrances. Inside there are galleries, ponds, stalactites, stalagmites that, with the effect of sulphurous waters and vapors, have created very particular domed vaults. For diving lovers, in the area of Capo Testa Grossa, there is a beautiful cove with fascinating colonies of sponges. Between the Quaglietto rock and Capo di Testa Grossa there is a beach considered the most beautiful of all the Lipari Islands with natural pools. call the Virgin Bath. So I end the tour of this wonderful island of volcano and return to the Port of Ponente. It remains to mention the thermal mud pond where you can take a natural mud bath in the open air... That's right: Vulcano is an open-air spa island!
