• CAPOFARO The love for the vineyards and sea, shared by generations of the Tasca d'Almerita family, has given life to the CAPOFARO...
  • South facing hotel by the suggestive beach of Stromboli, among the magic colors of nature and the scent of brood, the Ossidiana...
  • The Hotel Villa Ducale in Taormina is a small luxury boutique hotel in a aristocratic Sicilian villa from where you can admire...
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  • CAPOFARO The love for the vineyards and sea, shared by generations of the Tasca d'Almerita family, has given life to the CAPOFARO...
  • The "La Piazza" Hotel, located in the most exclusive part of the east coast of the island of Panarea, offers unequalled, breathtaking...
  • The Hotel is an elegant Mediterranean style property overlooking the sea. It features a Wellbeing-Centre, swimming pool and hydro...
  • The Hotel Tesoriero is situated in a central location in Panarea, the smallest but most fascinating of the Aeolian Islands, just...
  • Set in the most enchanting spot of Stromboli ' surroundings , directly on the beach , Park Hotel La Sirenetta is one of the most...
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Eolie Islands

Description

The Aeolian Archipelago (or Lipari) is composed by seven islands located in front of the city of Messina, in the North of Sicily.
This is a volcanic archipelago: in fact many volcanic events are still visible, such as the underwater hot springs and the thermal mud. The oldest islands are Filicudi and Alicudi (about one million years); the youngest one are Vulcano and Stromboli.
This archipelago has been declare by UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, due to its volcanic events.
It is characterized by a mild and tipically Mediterranean climate.

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  • Alicudi, the ancient Ericusa (the isle of erica - heather), is both the westernmost island of the Aeolian archipelago and the...
  • Stromboli, where according to the legend there was the palace of God Aeolus, is the northermost Island of the Aeolian archipelago....
  • In ancient times, Vulcano was considered by Greeks as an island sacred to Efesto (god of volcanos) because it was supposed that...
  • Panarea, the ancient Eunoymos (meaning "located on the left side") is the smallest and the most ancient island of the Aeolian...
  • Salina is the second biggest and most populate Island of the Aeolian archipelago; during the past it was known with the name of...
  • Filicudi (Phoenicusa - the island of ferns) is located between the island of Alicudi (west) and Salina (east) and it is part of...
  • Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands; it is also the better equipped under the touristic point of view. The ancient name...
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  • Set in the most enchanting spot of Stromboli ' surroundings , directly on the beach , Park Hotel La Sirenetta is one of the most...
  • The Hotel Tesoriero is situated in a central location in Panarea, the smallest but most fascinating of the Aeolian Islands, just...
  • The essential Mediterranean style of simple elegance done in typical blue and white colors, make Hotel Phenicusa one of the most...
  • The "La Piazza" Hotel, located in the most exclusive part of the east coast of the island of Panarea, offers unequalled, breathtaking...
  • The Hotel Bougainville is located in a privileged position a few hundred metres away from the historical centre, from the commercial...
  • CAPOFARO The love for the vineyards and sea, shared by generations of the Tasca d'Almerita family, has given life to the CAPOFARO...
  • South facing hotel by the suggestive beach of Stromboli, among the magic colors of nature and the scent of brood, the Ossidiana...
  • The Hotel is an elegant Mediterranean style property overlooking the sea. It features a Wellbeing-Centre, swimming pool and hydro...
  • This charming and magical four-star hotel is situated on the green est of all Aeolian islands, Salina. With panoramic views of...
  • Few minutes walk from the port and the sulphured waters, the Hotel Conti faces the dark sand of the charming bay of Ponente. Its...
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