Aeolian islands

The Aeolian Islands are a group of small islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea that are located just about 25-50km north of Sicily in Italy. The Aeolian Islands are a popular tourist destination in summer attracting up to 200,000 visitors every year. The largest island of the archipelago is Lipari, which is also the transport hub with many hotels. The other islands are Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panarea and Basiluzzo.

Stromboli Island is the most beautiful of the Aeolian Islands as it is the only island that has active volcano. In Stromboli is located the only volcano in the world that have been active throughout the history of its observations. You can get here by ferry from Lipari. Stromboli town preserved ancient narrow streets and, beautiful black sand beaches locate in the rocky coves. The main activity of this Aeolian Island is the climbing up to the crater at night. At the top of the crater you will be able to see a magnificent sunset and the picturesque eruptions of the volcano and an unforgettable view of the Aeolian Islands.

On the Aeolian Islands you can always book a room in one of the Aeolian Islands hotels. The Aeolian Islands can offer you several 5-star luxury hotels such as Hotel Tritone Lipari Isola Lipari or Therasia Resort, Vulcano. You also book a holiday house to be closer to great beaches. Whether you choose a hotel room or a private home you will be provided with the most modern services and facilities. All the apartments of the Aeolian Islands are well-equipped and will suit any single tourist or tourists traveling with families.

You can get to the Aeolian Islands only by ferry. There are available car ferries and hydrofoils from Milazzo, Messina and from Reggio di Calabria. The Aeolian Islands have no air connection with mainland except for the very expensive helicopter service that can be booked at the Catania airport.