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h The Aeolian Islands

Consisting of strikingly beautiful volcanic
cliffs separated by inlets, sometimes
quite deep, the Aeolian Islands (in
Italian, Isole Eolie) are unique for their
extraordinary rock formations and
volcanoes, and for their history. The
islands attract hordes of visitors every
summer who come to bathe and dive,
yet despite the crowds, each island
somehow manages to preserve its own Filicudi
individual character. Dominating the There are three villages on this island: Val di Chiesa,
islands, especially in the winter, is the Pecorini and Filicudi Porto. On the Capo Graziano
sea, with migratory birds nesting on the promontory are the ruins of a prehistoric village.
cliffs and frequent storms, which can
reinforce a sense of isolation, even in
this age of rapid communications. Naples

Stromboli Scari
Ginostra
M a r T i r r e n o Panarea Milazzo

Filicudi Salina Malfa S. Pietro
Porto S. Marina Salina
Pecorini Rinella
Alicudi Acquacalda
Alicudi Canneto
The 5 sq km (2 sq miles) of Alicudi do not leave room Lipari
for many inhabitants. The highest peak is the Filo Lipari
dell’Arpa – 675 m (2,214 ft).
Porto
Levante
Vulcano
Milazzo,
Messina

Lipari
The main island in
the archipelago,
Lipari has many
hot springs and
fumaroles, evidence
of its volcanic origin.
The old town, with a
castle and cathedral,
is built within walls.
There is an important
Museo Archeo logico
Eoliano here, with an
excellent collection.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp204–5 and pp216–17

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