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The Aeolian Islands in Italy also called Isole Eolie,
consist of 7 small islands and belong to the province
Messina. This island group is located on the north coast
of Sicily and is considered as a popular vacation
destination for tourists from around the world.
The archipelago can be reached by ferries from
Milazzo, Messina, Palermo, Cefalù and there are
also ferries from Naples (Napoli) which navigate
to this popular holiday destination.
On this archipelago, there is no airport which
significantly reduce travel possibilities, but this
is desired by the people to avoid mass tourism.
The most important of the 7 Aeolian Islands (Isole Eolie)
is Lipari, it is also the most populous island of the
archipelago. The most exclusive island is Panarea, a
place fpr the rich of this world. Stromboli is the most
famous island, because on this island is one of the most
active volcanoes of the world, which can be heared every
few minutes.
Salina is the second largest island of the archipelago
with its vegetative beauty. Due to the high natural water
resources on Salina, the island is almost always green which
can be admired.
The sulfur columns and mud baths of the Island
Vulcano are always known as a panacea and a beautiful
mud bath should not be missed during a visit on Vulcano.
Alicudi and Filicudi are still little developed islands, with
a low-developed tourist infrastructure, but
still very beautiful and are very suitable for a hike.
UNESCO World Heritage
Since 2000 the UNESCO declared the
Aeolian archipelago as a World Heritage of Humanity.
Especially in the field of volcanology and geology
the island group is of very great importance.
More informations are available on the
following table, where can be found targeted informations
to each of the seven mediterranean Sea pearls
Aeolian Islands - Sicily - Info and Map
