Aeolian Islands

Tourist Information
The Eolian Islands should really not be described in uniformity as every one of the eight islands; Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea, Basiluzzo, and Stromboli, have their own characteristics that distinguish them from the others. They do however have common characteristics. The eight islands bathe in the same crystal clear water, with an underwater world of sea-life, colours, and archaeological treasures constituting an Eldorado for divers and swimmers alike. Born from volcanic eruptions, the islands' stone formations, beaches, and caves making the transgression from land to sea are simply spectacular. These natural phenomenon make amazing viewing both from land and sea. There is no point denying that the full splendour of the islands is best experienced by boat. Although the splendour of the Eolian Islands are most immediately evident in the sea, the land itself holds many a treasure. To summarise all the islands are sublime in their own way. Each offers different things or the same things in different ways. Filicudi is so unspoilt and natural as well as Stromboli. Also as the islands get more built-up the people are not as friendly. The fauna on Salina is excellent. Driving around on a scooter and seeing all the beautiful plants and trees and the way they grow in the mountains is beautiful. Scooter is a great way to explore the islands and cars are limited. Reasonable price per day for an OK 50cc scooter is 10 Euro. Haggle if you don't get this. You would need a special edition Piaggio Eolie model to get around the islands as the roads are about 1.5 metres (max) wide and a normal car just does not fit. You can even take the scooters on the boats with you, if you wanted to bring your own. Except for on Lipari shopping is non-existent. You can buy some foods and cook, but no clothes, shoes, snorkel gear, games, etc. So you can spend all your money on the glorious food.

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