The Aeolian Islands are seven small islands located off the northern coast of Sicily. They are famous and well-regarded for their great natural beauty and as perfect holiday destinations, where you can get your fill of sun, sea and fun.
One of their most fascinating features is that they were formed by volcanic activity that has not yet stopped and two of the islands are still active volcanoes. As a result they are the perfect place to hike and explore.
In fact, these islands are considered so lovely, unique and attractive that they have even been labelled a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just find a luxury villa in Siena and come fall for their singular charms yourself.
One of their most fascinating features is that they were formed by volcanic activity that has not yet stopped and two of the islands are still active volcanoes. As a result they are the perfect place to hike and explore.
In fact, these islands are considered so lovely, unique and attractive that they have even been labelled a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just find a luxury villa in Siena and come fall for their singular charms yourself.
Though not particularly well-known to English-speaking tourists, the islands are often known as the 'pearls of the Mediterranean' and are wildly popular amongst Italian tourists. Lipari is the largest island and has the most to offer by way of businesses and transportation.
Panarea, meanwhile, is smaller, chicer and much more exclusive. Stromboli is home to a famous volcano that can be trekked or viewed safely from boat trips around the island. Vulcano is famous for its sulphurous-smelling mud baths, volcano and beaches.
Salina is lush and the most peaceful among the islands and Alicudi and Filicudi are two extinct volcanoes that emerge far into the sea, the most remote of all the islands.
Panarea, meanwhile, is smaller, chicer and much more exclusive. Stromboli is home to a famous volcano that can be trekked or viewed safely from boat trips around the island. Vulcano is famous for its sulphurous-smelling mud baths, volcano and beaches.
Salina is lush and the most peaceful among the islands and Alicudi and Filicudi are two extinct volcanoes that emerge far into the sea, the most remote of all the islands.
Once you have chosen an island or an itinerary of some or all of them, be sure to take in the unique landscapes and attractions that they have to offer. Explore the rocky bays, volcanic beaches dotted with obsidian, Bronze Age settlements, archaeological discoveries, flowers, rich plantlife, animals, butterflies.
Maybe you might go hiking, diving, snorkeling, sailing, caneoing, swimming, cycling or horseback riding. Perhaps you might do very little of anything at all and merely take in the immense natural beauty that surrounds.
Whatever you choose to do, be sure to bring your camera and document your trip to this most beautiful of corners of Italy.
Maybe you might go hiking, diving, snorkeling, sailing, caneoing, swimming, cycling or horseback riding. Perhaps you might do very little of anything at all and merely take in the immense natural beauty that surrounds.
Whatever you choose to do, be sure to bring your camera and document your trip to this most beautiful of corners of Italy.
