Lush Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands and is home to beautiful churches, intriguing museums, and an excellent area of beautiful beaches. Lipari has a bustling pace with its picture-perfect streets, lively marina, and wealth of restaurants with world-renowned chefs cooking up a seafood storm. Its volcanic origins have left behind steaming thermal waters and fumaroles. Must-see spots include the Castel of Lipari, the archeological museum, the frescoed cathedral, and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Outside of the town, the island is home to hikes and beaches. It's also a popular spot for heading out on Stromboli excursions.
In the north of Sicily, part of the Aeolian Islands is the ancient island of Salina. This little gem has been inhabited since the 4th century and is an incredibly scenic spot for dropping anchor and soaking up the stunning views of the island's dramatic landscape. On Salina, you will find sleepy villages, hills adorned in wild vines, and verdant mountains rising to meet the sky. Days are spent sipping wine at the local wineries, strolling the pretty villages, shopping in the boutiques in Santa Marina Salina, and dining on the finest Sicilian dishes.
Alicudi is a wild island and one of the seven that make up the Aeolian Archipelago off the coast of Sicily. Alicudi is the most remote of these islands and the least populated. Charter guests will find themselves anchored in a place of pure, rugged charm with no boutiques, cars, or even streets. Instead, donkeys will carry things around the town where less than 100 people live throughout the year. Charter guests can leave the tiny port behind and climb the mule tracks to explore this truly wild and vivid island and true trekkers can climb the summit of the former crater and stand atop Monte Filo dell’Arpa at 675m above sea level.
Milazzo is known in Italy as the gateway to the Aeolian Islands. With roots tracing back over 2,500 years, this coastal town boasts a rich tapestry of ancient attractions and stunning landscapes. Start your adventure by wandering through the cobbled streets of the historic center, where the remnants of the 16th-century castle loom majestically over the town. The Castello di Milazzo offers views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the surrounding coastline. Don’t miss the chance to explore the Capo Milazzo Nature Reserve, where rugged cliffs meet hidden coves, perfect for a refreshing swim in clear waters. Take the tender to nearby islands like Lipari and Vulcano. Spend a day hiking to Vulcano’s crater for stunning vistas or indulge in a mud bath at its famous thermal springs.