Aeolian Islands

The Lipari Islands are a picturesque archipelago that is of volcanic origin. It is located fifty kilometers from Sicily and covers an area of 114.7 square kilometers. There are 8 islands in the archipelago itself, with a population of over 14,000 people. To explore each island, you need to come here for 2 weeks.

Vulcano Island

The name of the island in the Lipari Islands tells tourists about volcanic activity. You can see everything here: frozen lava, craters, fumaroles, and so on. To admire the beautiful views, it is recommended to visit several volcanic sites, each of them has an amazing history. For example, the huge Fossa crater can give you a beautiful view of the violet Sea. Yellow fumaroles will take you back to the world when the ancient Romans worshipped the god Hephaestus and the Greeks worshipped Aeolus. The island itself is quite small, tourists come here during their trip to the Lipari Islands to enjoy the mud healing lake and visit the beaches with black sand.

Lipari Island

This is the central island of the Lipari Islands, the capital of this archipelago. There are cute colorful houses everywhere. The main attraction is St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, painted with unique drawings. This is the largest island of all, which is why tourists are advised to visit it during their visit to Italy. About 10 thousand residents live here, who will be happy to tell you about their town.

Stromboli Island

But this island among all the Lipari Islands is shrouded in mystical mysteries. Its cone rises above the sea surface, and during volcanic eruptions it glows in the dark. The Stromboli volcano "works" almost without interruption. It has been erupting continuously for two thousand years now. At the foot of the island there is a small town with houses made of volcanic rocks, quiet and modest streets. By the way, this place has become a unique backdrop for real masterpieces. The films "Volcano" and "Stromboli, the Land of God" were shot here, where the famous actress Ingrid Bergman played one of the main roles.

Of course, not all tourists can visit the Lipari Islands, but you can admire the outlines of the volcano directly from the deck of the ship. You must admit that not in every place you can find a miracle of nature that "grows" directly from the sea. If you're lucky, you'll be able to watch the volcano erupt and the rocks hissing into the seawater. The island of Stromboli has its own special fragrance - a mixture of the sea, volcanic steam and the smell of orange trees.