aeolian islands

Three things you should “do and do not” in Stromboli

Posted on 09/09/2024 (20/12/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

Given the relative calm, today let’s take a break from Mount Etna and go discover one of its “siblings volcanoes”, Stromboli. In the past we have already talked about this volcano-island, a submerged giant of which we can only see the top (total height 2926 meters, of which only 926 are above sea level). Restless […]

The magic of Panarea

Posted on 12/04/2021 (21/12/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

It is impossible not to visit Panarea if you go to the Aeolian Islands. At least once you shall land on this place, that became very famous after a film explaining all the crazy summer entertainment over there. But you better come to Panarea in the low season. Because then you will “understand” this island […]

Paradise islands Alicudi and Filicudi

Posted on 01/02/2021 (21/12/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

The “far away twins” Alicudi and Filicudi are the westernmost islands of the Aeolian Archipelago. This makes them the most charming too. Not too long ago, there was no water nor streets, on these islands. Those who decided to live there really loved them, or just wanted to disappear for a while! Today, Alicudi and […]

The beauty of Lipari Island

Posted on 18/01/2021 (20/12/2024) by Grazia Musumeci

The island of Lipari, as the other Aeolians, is also a volcano. Not definitely extinct, since it erupted in the 13th century from Monte Pilato crater! One of the largest islands of the archipelago, Lipari is also the most populated. Its safe conditions as a dormant volcano let many people live on its territory. It […]