Hotels Aeolian Islands, Guesthouses Aeolian Islands and Residences Aeolian Islands

The archipelago of the Aeolian Islands is situated in the province of Messina, off the northwestern coast of Sicily. The volcanic Aeolian or Lipari Islands are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and are named after Aeolus, the Greek ruler of the winds.
A privileged holiday destination for tourists from all over the world, the Aeolian Islands cherish unspoiled and fascinating landscapes characterized by high volcanos and an outstanding seascape. Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi boast outstanding natural landscapes and evidences dating back to ancient civilizations.

The Aeolian Islands offer a wide variety of comfortable accommodation facilities ranging from 3- and 4-star hotels to cheap guesthouses. Guests will have the possibility to choose among guesthouses in Lipari, hotels in Stromboli, residences in Salina and inns in Panarea, or to explore the wild landscapes cherished by the westernmost islands staying at small guesthouses and inns in Filicudi and Alicudi. Situated near the sea and provided with high-quality services, the hotels in the Aeolian Islands welcome tourists offering them the possibility to spend wonderful holidays surrounded by unspoiled natural oases.

Lipari, the largest and most densely populated island, is a lively centre and the administrative seat of the archipelago. It attracts visitors from all over the world for the impressive atmosphere offered by its 12 volcanos. The island is also known as the white mountain for the numerous pumice quarries it hosts, which bear witness to the intense volcanic activity which characterized the island in ancient times.
Salina, the second largest island, is made up of numerous inactive volcanos, the two highest of which are named Fossa dei Porri and the Fossa delle Felci. A privileged tourist destination for the beauty of its landscapes and shoal, Salina hosts a wide range of accommodation facilities.
Vulcano, the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands, hosts a charming thermal mud lake. Its two volcanos, one of which is still active, dominate the territory, thus offering breathtaking views and sceneries, as well as fascinating natural phenomena such as the famous fumaroles.
Stromboli, the youngest island of the archipelago, is situated northeast and hosts the most active volcano in Europe, featuring continuos eruptions. Its natural landscape attracts visitors for the peculiar patterns it boasts, since made up of a unique volcanic cone which rises from the sea creating breathtaking atmospheres and impressive natural landscapes, such as the black-sand beach or the night eruptions which liven up the sky and water of Sciara del Fuoco (Stream of Fire) with outstanding explosions and lava flows.
Panarea is the smallest but most lively island of the archipelago and attracts large numbers of young people who want to enjoy its exciting night life. Like the other islands in the archipelago, it has volcanic origins and forms, together with other small islets, a small archipelago which was once part of a larger island.
Filicudi and Alicudi are the westernmost islands in the archipelago and cherish an unspoiled natural landscape, the ideal solution to spend quiet and intimate holidays enjoying nature and sea.