Aeolian Islands
in Messina

This beautiful volcanic archipelago, sometimes known as the Lipari Islands, are home to dramatic craggy cliffs & striking blue waters. Named after Aeolus, the mythical ruler of the winds, the Aeolian Islands are easy, breezy, beautiful.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week, a few weeks

when to go

may, june, july, august, september, october

holidays

Aeolian Carnival, Epiphany, Liberation Day, Labour Day, Republic Day, All Saints Day

how to get there

Fly into Catania (CTA) or Palermo (PMO)

how to get around

by ferry, by bus, on foot

nice to know

The Aeolian Islands are not just for beach bums. Archaeologists, explorers and history buffs unite, for these former submarine volcanoes date back to 700,000 years ago...

local language

Italian

currency

Euro

in an emergency

call 112
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